For the 10th Consecutive Year, humann Named to Inc. 5000

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 13, 2024--

humann, a leader in cardiovascular health and wellness solutions, was today named to the Inc. 5000 list for the 10th consecutive year in a row. humann joins a small cohort of companies that have accomplished 10+ consecutive appearances on the Inc. 5000. The prestigious list represents a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s increasingly dynamic segment - its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.

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“Being named to the Inc. 5000 list for the 10th year in a row is an incredibly rewarding recognition and a testament to our continued commitment to our mission to help change the trajectory of human health,“ shared CEO and Co-Founder, Joel Kocher. “Since founding the company, we have intentionally expanded from one singular product to a branded house with multiple product lines across various areas of cardiovascular and cardiovascular-adjacent health. We are incredibly proud of what we’ve built and continue to lead with science as we provide innovative, efficacious products that push the boundaries of cardiovascular science.”

This decade-long recognition is a testament to humann's unwavering dedication to helping consumers transform their lives by unlocking the power of cardiovascular health. humann’s SuperBeets product line is recognized as the #1 Doctor, Pharmacist, and Cardiologist Recommended Beet Brand for Cardiovascular Health Support 1 and has 80,000 five-star ratings and reviews on Amazon 2. Since the company’s founding, humann has remained a driving force in cardiovascular science and innovative product development. humann is a Top 100 Overall Seller on Amazon and is available in over 16,000 retail doors, including Walmart, Target, Sam’s Club, Vitamin Shoppe, CVS, GNC, and Sprouts.

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges.

“This accolade only underscores the fantastic growth we have been able to sustain over the years because consumers have put their trust in us to deliver products that are effective,” shared President and Co-Founder, AnnMarie Kocher. “In a space that is notoriously crowded, I am so proud of our team and the brand we’ve built that continues to grow and adapt to best meet the needs of our consumers and medical practitioner community. We’ve built this company from the ground up and it’s been incredibly rewarding to continue to watch its success unfold.”

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. All 5000 companies are featured on Inc.com starting Tuesday, August 13, and the top 500 appear in the new issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 20.

About humann:

For over 12 years, humann has excelled in pushing the boundaries of cardiovascular science to change how we look at our health. Founded based on the ground-breaking Nobel-Prize winning discovery of Nitric Oxide and its role in cardiovascular health and rooted in nature, humann is committed to supporting our cardiovascular health through innovative, unique supplements and wellness solutions that are both easy to incorporate into your daily routine and effective for your body. As a leader in plant-based cardiovascular health, humann’s products are widely used by physicians, professional athletes, and consumers – used by over 120 professional and collegiate sports teams, trusted by 1,000+ medical practitioners and professionals nationwide.

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Methodology

Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

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Joel Kocher, CEO and Co-Founder of humann (Photo: Business Wire)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, the U.S military said, marking the most serious incident to threaten troops in over a year of America targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Both pilots were recovered alive after ejecting from their stricken aircraft, with one suffering minor injuries. But the shootdown underlines just how dangerous the Red Sea corridor has become over the ongoing attacks on shipping by the Iranian-backed Houthis despite U.S. and European military coalitions patrolling the area.

The U.S. military had conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels at the time, though the U.S. military’s Central Command did not elaborate on what their mission was and did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press.

The F/A-18 shot down had just flown off the deck of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier, Central Command said. On Dec. 15, Central Command acknowledged the Truman had entered the Mideast, but hadn't specified that the carrier and its battle group was in the Red Sea.

“The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, mistakenly fired on and hit the F/A-18,” Central Command said in a statement.

From the military's description, the aircraft shot down was a two-seat F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron 11 out of Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia.

It wasn't immediately clear how the Gettysburg could mistake an F/A-18 for an enemy aircraft or missile, particularly as ships in a battle group remain linked by both radar and radio communication.

However, Central Command said that warships and aircraft earlier shot down multiple Houthi drones and an anti-ship cruise missile launched by the rebels. Incoming hostile fire from the Houthis has given sailors just seconds to make decisions in the past.

Since the Truman's arrival, the U.S. has stepped up its airstrikes targeting the Houthis and their missile fire into the Red Sea and the surrounding area. However, the presence of an American warship group may spark renewed attacks from the rebels, like what the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower saw earlier this year. That deployment marked what the Navy described as its most intense combat since World War II.

On Saturday night and early Sunday, U.S. warplanes conducted airstrikes that shook Sanaa, the capital of Yemen that the Houthis have held since 2014. Central Command described the strikes as targeting a “missile storage facility” and a “command-and-control facility,” without elaborating.

Houthi-controlled media reported strikes in both Sanaa and around the port city of Hodeida, without offering any casualty or damage information. In Sanaa, strikes appeared particularly targeted at a mountainside known to be home to military installations. The Houthis later acknowledged the aircraft being shot down in the Red Sea.

The Houthis have targeted about 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones since the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip started in October 2023 after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and saw 250 others taken hostage.

Israel’s grinding offensive in Gaza has killed more than 45,000 Palestinians, local health officials say. The tally doesn’t distinguish between combatants and civilians.

The Houthis have seized one vessel and sunk two in a campaign that has also killed four sailors. Other missiles and drones have either been intercepted by separate U.S.- and European-led coalitions in the Red Sea or failed to reach their targets, which have also included Western military vessels.

The rebels maintain that they target ships linked to Israel, the U.S. or the United Kingdom to force an end to Israel’s campaign against Hamas in Gaza. However, many of the ships attacked have little or no connection to the conflict, including some bound for Iran.

The Houthis also have increasingly targeted Israel itself with drones and missiles, resulting in retaliatory Israeli airstrikes.

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) steams in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 15, 2025. (Kaitlin Young/U.S. Navy via AP)

FILE - Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman is moored near Split, Croatia, Feb. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)

FILE - A fighter jet maneuvers on the deck of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea, June 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)