Strategy Collective Makes the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, Its Third National Recognition This Year

HOUSTON, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategy Collective, a marketing firm built exclusively for private equity-backed, multi-location healthcare platforms, has earned a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000, Inc.'s annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Driven by 125% revenue growth over three years, this marks the firm's third national recognition of 2026.

Honorees on this year's Inc. 5000 have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

"What means the most isn't the number of awards, it's where they came from," said Matt Lee, Managing Director and co-founder. "Winning across three totally different arenas gives us complete, 360-degree validation. Ad Age judged our client work, Modern Healthcare evaluated our employee culture, and Inc. looked strictly at verified numbers. Getting thumbs-up from our industry, our team, and our bottom line all at once is as good as it gets."

The Inc. 5000 honor rounds out a milestone year for the firm, which has now earned key national marks for culture, client performance, and top-line scale:

• Ad Age Small Agency Awards (2026): Southwest Small Agency of the Year (Gold) — evaluated on client outcomes and agency performance.
• Modern Healthcare (2025 & 2026): Best Places to Work in Healthcare (#11 Nationally in 2025) — driven by confidential employee survey data.
• Inc. 5000 (2026): America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies — 100% verified financial growth.

"Scaling fast in a high-stakes environment is exciting, but it comes with challenges that take an extraordinarily dedicated group of people to navigate," said Dominique James, co-founder. "This Inc. 5000 spot is a direct reflection of our team's hard work, brilliance, and heart. I'm deeply grateful to every single person at Strategy Collective for making this culture and growth possible, and to the sponsors and operators who trust us with their platforms every day."

Later this month, the firm stands to add a fourth major recognition—this time for creative excellence—as a finalist at the 2026 Creative Floor Awards, with winners announced in London on September 10. Dedicated exclusively to health and wellness creative, the global program drew entries from top agencies and healthcare networks across six continents.

Strategy Collective serves over 30 private equity-backed healthcare platforms across the full ownership lifecycle, from de novo clinic launches through platform exit. Clients include Cardiovascular Associates of America, Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance, InterDent Service Corporation, Mindful Health Solutions, and Desert Spine and Sports Physicians.

About Strategy Collective

Strategy Collective is a Houston-based marketing firm serving private equity-backed, multi-location healthcare platforms. The firm supports cardiology, orthopedic, dental, behavioral health, and specialty physician groups from de novo launch through platform exit, with capabilities spanning growth consulting, SEO, paid media, web development, and creative. Strategy Collective was named Ad Age Small Agency of the Year for the Southwest (Gold, 2026), a Modern Healthcare Best Place to Work in Healthcare (2025 and 2026), and a member of the 2026 Inc. 5000, and is a 2026 Creative Floor Awards Finalist. Learn more at strategyco.com.

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