52 companies in KC + the surrounding area rank among the fastest-growing private companies in the nation, according to the 2021 Inc. 5000 list.👏

Inc.com determined rankings for 5,000 companies in the US according to the percent of revenue growth over 3 years. The metro is home to 52 companies that made the list this year.

Of these 52 companies, 27 were located on the Missouri side with a median growth of 135%, total revenue of $1 billion, 2,220 jobs added, and 15 repeat honorees. The 25 companies in Kansas show a median growth of 203%, total revenue of $898.8 million, 1,641 jobs added, and 12 repeat honorees.

Here’s the lowdown on 5 of the 52 metro-based companies to make the list:

#8: Hardbody Supplements — Overland Park, KS

Industry: Health
Growth: 22,948%
What they do: Makes organic supplements free of fillers, preservatives, binders, or artificial colors or flavors

#151: Vector Force Development — Grandview, MO

Industry: Human Resources
Growth: 2,786%
What they do: Offers a wide variety of construction support services, including utility construction.

#180: Artisan Technology Group — Kansas City, MO

Industry: Software
Growth: 1,839%
What they do: Designs + builds digital solutions that are tailored to Midwestern clients’ unique businesses.

#313: Conexon — Kansas City, MO

Industry: Telecommunications
Growth: 1,461%
What they do: Works exclusively with Rural Electric Cooperatives to deliver fiber internet services.

#363: RisingSun EPC — Kansas City, MO

Industry: Energy
Growth: 1,314%
What they do: Installs solar panels in Missouri, Kansas Texas, and Oklahoma.