It's a Threepeat! F&I Sentinel Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for Third Straight Year

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- F&I Sentinel, the leader in tech-enabled solutions for finance and insurance products (F&I) to the automotive finance industry, is proud to announce its inclusion on the esteemed Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for the third straight year. F&I Sentinel ranked #1,931 on the 2025 list and #117 in the financial services industry as a whole, a big jump from its place on the 2024 list and a clear indication of the company's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence.

The list, compiled annually for more than 40 years by Inc. Magazine, is a widely recognized measure of entrepreneurial success and ranks the most successful and dynamic private businesses in the United States. The rankings from Inc. are the most comprehensive evaluation of entrepreneurial growth and in past years have included giants like Facebook, Microsoft, and Oracle.

"Being recognized by Inc. for the third consecutive year is both an honor and a testament to the trust our lender clients place in us. From the start, we've remained focused on solving complex problems for the automotive finance ecosystem by combining our deep regulatory expertise and cutting-edge technology," said Stephen McDaniel, CEO of F&I Sentinel. "Our continued growth is a reflection of the results our solutions deliver—only compliant F&I products are funded, and we facilitate refunds that are accurate, auditable, compliant and timely, which protect lenders, support dealers, while doing right by consumers. This recognition energizes us to keep pushing forward with even greater clarity and purpose."

Founded in 2018, F&I Sentinel's goal is to deliver the most comprehensive suite of solutions that streamline F&I product management by enhancing data transparency and standardization, ensuring refund accuracy and timeliness while providing a compliance overlay for audit-readiness. F&I Sentinel bridges the gap between auto finance companies, dealers, and F&I product companies, championing a mission to safeguard consumer interests while fostering a transparent and efficient marketplace. Today, the company has become the industry standard: More than 100 lenders, including seven of the top 10, and over 600 F&I product administrators, leverage the company's suite of F&I product management solutions.

About F&I Sentinel
F&I Sentinel empowers auto-finance companies, auto dealers, and F&I product companies with dynamic, technology-driven compliance solutions that reduce friction, enhance transparency, and streamline aftermarket product management—form originations to cancellations and refunds—all while ensuring audit-readiness. Serving over 100 auto-finance companies, including seven of the top ten, and over 600 F&I product administrators, F&I Sentinel delivers scalable compliance infrastructure built for a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Learn more at https://fandisentinel.com.

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