Phenom Achieves Sixth Consecutive Inc. 5000 Spot for Fast Growth and AI-Driven HR Innovation

Phenom Earns Sixth Consecutive Inc. 5000 Recognition

Phenom, a leader in applied AI for human resources, has secured a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for the sixth year running. This prestigious list highlights America’s fastest-growing private companies, emphasizing sustained growth and innovation.

Known for helping organizations hire faster, develop talent more effectively, and improve employee retention, Phenom’s technology leverages scalable agentic AI and automation. The Inc. 5000 list is a benchmark for independent businesses demonstrating strong revenue growth and entrepreneurial success.

Consistent Growth Amid Economic Challenges

According to Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc., earning a place on the list in 2025 speaks to a company’s resilience and clear vision. Phenom has thrived despite rising costs and shifting global dynamics, showcasing strong leadership and adaptability.

This consistent recognition follows other industry honors, including being named a Top 25 AI Company by the Software Report and winning the Best Cloud HR/HRMS Solution in The 2024/25 Cloud Awards. Phenom’s Intelligent Talent Experience platform unifies the entire talent lifecycle by integrating AI-driven personalization, data standardization, and compliance tools.

Innovations Focused on HR Efficiency

In 2025, Phenom introduced first-to-market AI Agents tailored specifically for HR teams. These agents adapt to the unique needs of various industries and organizations, streamlining processes from sourcing candidates to talent development. They also convert unstructured enterprise data into actionable insights.

• Healthcare: Validates clinical expertise efficiently.
• Retail: Handles high-volume screening demands.
• Financial services: Supports compliance-heavy fraud detection.
• Manufacturing: Addresses evolving skill requirements.

Phenom’s CEO and co-founder, Mahe Bayireddi, emphasizes that unlike companies retrofitting AI, Phenom builds native AI solutions designed specifically for HR challenges. This approach drives rapid adoption and sustained growth.

Benefits Across the Talent Experience

Phenom’s platform helps candidates find jobs that fit their skills faster, enables employees to develop and evolve professionally, and boosts recruiter productivity. It also helps talent marketers engage more effectively, assists talent leaders in optimizing hiring and onboarding, supports managers in building stronger teams, and aligns HR development with company goals.

For HR technology teams, Phenom offers seamless integration with existing systems to create a comprehensive talent infrastructure.

Learn more about Phenom’s AI and automation solutions by registering for AI Day, available live or on demand at ai.phenom.com.

About the Inc. 5000 List

The Inc. 5000 ranks companies based on their revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, and independent with minimum revenues of $100,000 in 2021 and $2 million in 2024. The list highlights entrepreneurial businesses that drive economic growth. Visit www.inc.com/inc5000 for the full list and company profiles.

About Phenom

Phenom helps organizations improve hiring speed, talent development, and retention through proprietary AI, automation, and personalized experiences. Its platform addresses HR challenges by unifying the entire talent journey, enhancing human capabilities with technology.

• 6 consecutive years on Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies
• 4 consecutive years on Deloitte Technology Fast 500
• 11 Brandon Hall ‘Excellence in Technology’ awards
• Business Intelligence Group’s Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards (3 years running)
• Recognized by The Cloud Awards and The A.I. Awards

Headquartered in Greater Philadelphia, Phenom also operates offices in India, Israel, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. For more details, visit Phenom’s profile on Complete AI Training or www.phenom.com.