Foundry512 lands No. 322 on Inc. 5000 list

Foundry512, an Austin-based independent media agency with a New York office, made its first appearance on Inc. magazine’s 2026 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The agency posted 1,092% revenue growth and 421% employee growth over the measurement period, underscoring its expansion in national media work.

Why it matters: - Foundry512’s first Inc. 5000 appearance signals rapid scale for an independent agency competing in a crowded media and marketing market. - The ranking highlights growth that can help the agency attract larger clients, talent and new business opportunities.

What happened: - Foundry512 was named No. 322 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine’s annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. - The agency ranked No. 14 in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos metro area. - Foundry512 ranked No. 24 nationally in Advertising, Marketing & PR. - The agency placed No. 39 among all Texas companies. - Foundry512 has offices in Austin and New York.

The details: - Foundry512 reported 1,092% revenue growth across the measurement period. - The agency reported 421% employee growth over the same period. - Growth came from expanded work with national brands in retail, CPG, healthcare and eCommerce. - The agency continued investing in quantum advertising and media optimization capabilities. - Aaron Henry, founder and president of Foundry512, said the company invested over the last three years in capabilities that “many thought were still years away.” - Henry said Foundry512 built Quantum Advertising, expanded predictive modeling capabilities and prepared the team for more complex media challenges. - Foundry512 employs 21 people across its Austin headquarters and New York office. - The agency serves on the Google Ads Advisory Panel. - Foundry512 is a member of the ANA Media Agency Strategy Committee and the American Advertising Federation. - More information is available on Foundry512’s website.

Between the lines: - The Inc. 5000 placement suggests Foundry512’s growth is tied to capability-building, not just short-term client wins. - The company’s focus on predictive modeling and quantum advertising positions it around higher-complexity media work, which can differentiate an independent agency from larger rivals.

What’s next: - Foundry512 will likely use the Inc. 5000 recognition to support continued hiring and business development. - Continued investment in technology-driven media services appears central to the agency’s next growth phase.

The bottom line: - Foundry512 is turning technical media capabilities into fast revenue and headcount growth, and Inc. 5000 recognition puts that momentum in public view.