Inc. names Persistent Systems to its 2026 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the Northeast

Company recognized as fastest-growing company for second consecutive year

Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in advanced networking solutions, announced recognition by Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Northeast on the Inc. Regionals list for the second consecutive year.

In the past five years, the company’s revenue has grown by over 300%, with a 60% increase in 2025 alone. This rapid growth aligns with the Department of War’s call on industry to develop new technologies faster and scale those technologies quickly to outfit the U.S. Military.

“In light of current events, we have seen exponential demand for secure, resilient communications systems across defense and public safety environments,” said George Kythreotis, Director of Human Resources at Persistent Systems. “To meet this demand, our team has provided a high caliber of excellence, positioning us as the leading Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) provider.”

Most recently, the company is supporting modernization programs for the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and the UK Ministry of Defence, as well as numerous public safety agencies across the country.

Persistent ranked 45 out of 151 companies in the Northeast that collectively contributed 6,779 jobs and $2.3 billion to the region’s economy. By the end of 2026, Persistent expects to have over 450 full-time team members, a 62% increase since 2022.

“The honorees on this year’s Inc. Regionals list achieved exceptional growth at a time when the odds were against them. Amid inflation, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing economic uncertainty, they didn’t just persevere – they innovated, adapted, and thrived. Their resilience made them standouts in their industries and true growth engines in their regions,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc.

Persistent’s team, located at six offices across the country, comprises a passionate group of over 400 individuals dedicated to providing cutting-edge innovation to serve those who need it most.

Complete results of the inc. Regionals: Northeast, including company profiles, can be found at https://www.inc.com/regionals/northeast.

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About Persistent Systems, LLC

Persistent Systems, LLC, a leader in defense technology, has been engineering secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) solutions since 2007, enabling joint forces and multinational coalitions to communicate, collaborate, and achieve mission success. Persistent created the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, a unified data network for unmanned systems, sensors, and software, empowering warfighters to accomplish tactical objectives across the operational area. Built on the company’s Wave Relay MANET and Cloud Relay™ technologies, this ecosystem delivers a global data fabric for military, first responders, and commercial users. Persistent has offices in New York City, Colorado, North Carolina, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

About Inc.

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