Arlo Solutions Named #153 on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies
Washington, DC (August 17, 2021) –Arlo Solutions, a Washington, DC-based, woman-owned technology firm, was listed #153 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 annual ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This number reflects Arlo’s tremendous growth rate of 2,758% over a three-year span.
“This is our first time joining this renowned list and we are completely overwhelmed with gratitude,” said Arlo Solutions CEO Lonye Ford. “We are grateful for our growth, our passionate team, our loyal partners, and our clients for trusting us with some of the nation’s hardest problems. This is validation that the American Dream is obtainable. Congrats to all of the other amazing Small Businesses that made this list.”
Through an increasing list of prime and subcontracts for a variety of government agencies, Arlo Solutions continues to experience rapid growth in both its operations and revenue. Lonye Ford and Arlene Wube founded the business in 2014 with a focus on delivering exceptional solutions that simplify complex technology. In 2020, Arlo earned five new government contracts to provide technology solutions for the US Air Force, US Department of Agriculture, and Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security. Today, with over 40 employees and multitude of active contracts, Arlo is building its client profile and delivering valuable intelligence, cybersecurity, and program management services. The company recently added GSA STARS III to its profile of contracting vehicles and was named a Moxie Award finalist.
The prestigious Inc. 5000 list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment— its independent small businesses. Not only have the companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but this year’s list also proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020’s unprecedented challenges. Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc., which will be available on newsstands on August 20.
About Arlo Solutions
Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an SBA 8(a) certified woman-owned small business based in Washington, DC. Exceeding client expectations since 2014, Arlo’s dynamic team of proven data protectors, information confidantes, tech aficionados and digital innovators are on a mission to streamline government technology. Working as trusted advisors to organization leaders, Arlo’s cybersecurity experts have the skills and passion to carve out simple, cost-effective solutions. Visit arlo-solutions.com to learn more.
About Inc. Media:
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including web sites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Vision Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.