Gravyty, Ivy.ai, and Ocelot Recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Three edtech innovators, now united under Gravyty, are leading higher education into the AI era

SEATTLE, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravyty, the leading provider of AI-powered solutions for higher education, today announced that Gravyty, Ivy.ai, and Ocelot have each earned a place on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, the definitive ranking of America's fastest-growing private companies. This marks the fifth consecutive year of recognition for Ivy.ai, and the third consecutive year for both Gravyty and Ocelot–collectively demonstrating the scale, growth, and momentum now united under the Gravyty name.

"This recognition reflects not only the achievement of three companies, but the power of what we've built together," said Justin Beck, CEO of Gravyty. "By uniting Ivy.ai's leadership in AI-driven student support, Ocelot's expertise in enrollment and communication, and Gravyty's strengths in fundraising and engagement, we've created a trusted platform that enables higher ed institutions to connect with, support, and inspire their students and alumni at every stage of the journey more effectively than ever before."

This year's Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 percent, and those companies have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

"Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company's tenacity and clarity of vision," says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn't just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy."

Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2025 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 22–24 in Phoenix, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. magazine.

Gravyty's recognition on the Inc. 5000 follows a series of transformative milestones. In the past year, the company merged with Ivy.ai and Ocelot—leaders in AI-powered student support and enrollment—and acquired Athlete Network, a trusted platform connecting student-athletes with alumni. Together, these solutions position Gravyty as the only provider supporting the full student and donor lifecycle, from recruitment through alumni engagement and giving. Today, Gravyty serves more than 2,700 education and nonprofit organizations, processing millions of student and donor interactions annually, and helping institutions increase enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and fundraising outcomes.

For more information, please visit https://gravyty.com. 

Methodology
Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Gravyty
Gravyty is revolutionizing engagement with AI-powered solutions that connect and support the entire student and donor lifecycle. Serving over 2,700 education and nonprofit organizations, Gravyty helps institutions foster deeper connections, enhance engagement, and drive lasting impact. Through cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights, Gravyty empowers organizations to build stronger communities, increase participation, and improve outcomes. Gravyty is the force that connects us all. For more information, visit https://gravyty.com/.

About Inc.
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