With 716% 3-year recurring revenue growth, Sparrow is the 21st fast-growing company in Human Resources.
NEW YORK, NY., August 12, 2025, Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Sparrow ranked No. 580 on the annual Inc. 5000 list and the 21st fastest-growing company within Human Resources. The Inc. 5000 list is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia.
The CEO of Sparrow, Deborah Hanus shares,“At Sparrow, we scale intentionally: it is one of our company values. I am so proud of the Sparrow team to have reached this milestone of 716% 3-year revenue growth in a sustainable way, and we are just getting started. With our recent $35M Series B, we are excited to double-down on our growth, while continuing to ensure an incredible leave experience for our customers.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Just the top 500 companies on the list have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. Sparrow is hiring for roles across product, customer experience, and go to market. Learn more at sparrow.com/careers.
For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000/2025.
“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.”
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About Sparrow.
Sparrow is the first end-to-end leave management solution for modern employers to care for their people during major life events. Sparrow’s high-tech, high-touch approach automates the most painful parts of employee leave management, while our world-class leave specialist team ensures a premium experience for all types of leaves across the United States and Canada. Caring companies, such as OpenAI, Reddit, and Chime, trust Sparrow to reduce compliance risks, enhance the employee experience, and contain costs. Learn more at sparrow.com.