SupplyKick Made the Inc. 5000 Again in 2018

This is a historical announcement from August 2018. For current company information, see our about page.

SupplyKick earned its second consecutive Inc. 5000 recognition in 2018, ranking #823 on the annual list of America's fastest-growing private companies. The ranking reflected $16.7 million in revenue and 611% growth over three years (2015 through 2017).

"We're pleased to have made the list again and remain focused on helping our partners succeed," said then-CEO Josh Owens. "It's a testament to the team we have here and their commitment day in and day out."

What the Inc. 5000 Measures

The Inc. 5000 ranks U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit companies by percentage revenue growth over three years. To qualify, companies must meet minimum revenue thresholds and submit verified financials. The list has become a widely recognized benchmark for sustained business growth, particularly for companies scaling without outside public equity.

Recognition on the list signals revenue-verified growth, not survey data or self-reported metrics.

Part of a Nine-Year Streak

The 2018 recognition was the second year of what became a nine-year Inc. 5000 run for SupplyKick (2017 through 2025). Here's the timeline:

Year	Inc. 5000 Rank	3-Year Growth	Notes
2017	#399	1,098%	First appearance; $6.8M revenue
2018	#823	611%	$16.7M revenue (this article)
2019	#810	(not disclosed)	Third consecutive year
2020	#1,059	(not disclosed)	Fourth consecutive; Inc. Regionals Midwest #74
2021	#3,294	109%	Fifth consecutive; $130M+ sold on Amazon to date
2022	#3,528	(not disclosed)	Sixth consecutive
2023	#3,273	(not disclosed)	Seventh consecutive
2024	#1,935	(not disclosed)	Eighth consecutive
2025	#3,228	124%	Ninth consecutive

The declining rank position over time (from #399 to the #3,000+ range) is normal and expected. Percentage growth rates naturally compress as revenue base grows. The bounce back to #1,935 in 2024 suggests a period of renewed growth acceleration.

Making the Inc. 5000 nine consecutive years is rare. Most companies appear once or twice. The streak reflects consistent revenue growth even as the company scaled from $6.8M to over $100M in managed annual revenue.

Related Recognition That Year

SupplyKick also ranked #3 on the Indianapolis Business Journal's Fast25 in 2018, marking the second consecutive year of local recognition (the company ranked #4 in 2017).

One of SupplyKick's partners also made the Inc. 5000 that year, a milestone the company supported through Amazon marketplace strategy and operations.

Leadership Note

Josh Owens served as SupplyKick CEO at the time of this announcement. Owens left SupplyKick in early 2020. Founder Chris Palmer returned as CEO, and Michael Slate later took the CEO role. For current leadership and company information, see the about page.

What SupplyKick Does

SupplyKick is an Indianapolis-based Amazon agency founded in 2013. The company provides full-service Amazon marketplace support, including advertising, marketing, and supply chain management.

As of 2026, SupplyKick has sold over $100M from internal brands and manages $100M+ annually across owned and partner brands. The company joined the selective Amazon Ads Partner Network in 2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was SupplyKick's Inc. 5000 rank in 2018?

SupplyKick ranked #823 on the 2018 Inc. 5000, with $16.7M in revenue and 611% three-year growth (2015 through 2017).

What does SupplyKick do?

SupplyKick is an Amazon agency based in Indianapolis. The company helps brands grow on Amazon through advertising, marketing, operations, and supply chain management. Founded in 2013, SupplyKick has sold over $100M from internal brands and manages $100M+ annually across owned and partner brands.

Has SupplyKick appeared on the Inc. 5000 more than once?

Yes. SupplyKick has appeared on the Inc. 5000 nine consecutive years (2017 through 2025), with rankings ranging from #399 (2017) to #3,294 (2021). The 2024 list showed a bounce back to #1,935.

How does the Inc. 5000 ranking work?

Inc. ranks companies by percentage revenue growth over three years. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and meet minimum revenue thresholds. The rankings are based on verified financials, not self-reported survey data.