Summary:
InnoCaption, an FCC-certified provider of real-time phone call captioning for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, has been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, ranking No. 2,474.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Sustained growth and innovation: InnoCaption credits its continued Inc. 5000 list placement to new accessibility features such as Caption Alert, Siri hands-free calling, automated diagnostics, and cross-platform captioning for video calls.
  2. Broadened accessibility reach: With recent FCC IP Relay certification, the company plans to expand its app to support text-to-speech functionality for users with speech disabilities.
  3. Commitment to user-centric design: InnoCaption attributes its rapid growth to a focus on real-world needs, customer service, and empowering solutions that remove communication barriers for people with hearing loss.

InnoCaption, an FCC-certified provider of real-time captioning of phone calls for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, announced that the company placed 2,474 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, 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.

“InnoCaption has continued to release exciting new features to our app that take into account the real-world needs and desires of the hearing loss community that we serve. We’re proud that this innovation has led to once again ranking on Inc.’s list, and look forward to continuing to launch meaningful developments over the coming months,” says Paul Lee, chief operating officer, InnoCaption.

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According to the company, recent developments that have helped InnoCaption stay at the forefront of call captioning technology include Caption Alert, a service that signals with flashing and vibration when an on-hold call resumes; hands-free calling through Siri; diagnostics features that help automate basic troubleshooting and connectivity issues; and, InnoCaption Bot, a web feature that displays captions on a separate screen during online video conference calls, compatible across platforms including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Webex.

Lee says the company’s technology and customer service have contributed to InnoCaption’s fast-growing user base, which he does not expect to slow down anytime soon. “Our team brings their best to work every day to create an empowering solution that helps break down telecommunication barriers in our customers’ daily lives. This is undoubtedly a driving force behind our continued growth,” Lee says. “But we’re not stopping here. With our new IP Relay certification from the FCC, we will be expanding our app’s text-to-speech functionality for people with speech disabilities and expect even more growth as we serve a wider range of user accessibility needs.”

According to Inc., this year’s Inc. 5000 list 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. 

InnoCaption has continuously ranked on the Inc. 5000 list since 2021. For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit www.inc.com/inc5000. 

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