San Francisco-based matchmaking firm recognized for 121% Three-Year Revenue Growth, Earning a Place Among the Nation's Most Successful Independent Businesses
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shannon's Circle, a boutique matchmaking firm serving high-achieving singles in the San Francisco Bay Area, today announced it has been ranked No. 2656 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
"Being named to the Inc. 5000 is deeply meaningful because we built Shannon's Circle one thoughtful introduction at a time," said Shannon Lundgren, founder and CEO of Shannon's Circle. "Our growth reflects a simple belief: that highly accomplished, intellectually curious people deserve the same level of rigor and care in their love lives that they bring to their careers. I'm profoundly grateful to our clients and the small but mighty team around me who trusted this vision long before any awards did."
This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
"Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement."
Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine.
Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Shannon's Circle
Shannon's Circle is a boutique matchmaking firm serving high‑achieving, intellectually curious singles in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded by Harvard Business School MBA graduate and former Berkshire Hathaway strategy executive Shannon Lundgren, the firm provides highly personalized matchmaking engagements that combine in‑depth intake, curated introductions from a vetted network of thousands of successful high achievers, and expert dating guidance. Lundgren is also the author of the forthcoming book The Love Funnel, which outlines her step‑by‑step framework for helping accomplished singles create lasting relationships. With a focus on privacy, discernment, and long‑term compatibility, Shannon's Circle helps clients move into a long-term relationship through a thoughtful, concierge search for a partner who fits both their life and their values. For more information, visit www.shannonscircle.com.
About Inc.
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Media Contact
Shannon Lundgren, Shannon's Circle, 1 415-340-2830, [email protected], https://www.shannonscircle.com/
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