Hilton Global Associates Inc. (“Hilton Global”), a global investigative due diligence and strategic intelligence firm, today announced that it has been ranked No. 2,124 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, Inc.’s annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Hilton Global has now appeared on the Inc. 5000 in 2024, 2025, and 2026, underscoring the firm’s sustained growth and continued investment in its people, technology, and global investigative capabilities.

“Being recognized by Inc. for a third consecutive year reflects the consistency of our strategy, the strength of our team, and the confidence our clients continue to place in us,” said Melissa Kelley-Hilton, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hilton Global Associates. “We have built Hilton Global by investing in exceptional people, rigorous investigative standards, and technologies that enable us to deliver increasingly sophisticated intelligence without compromising quality, independence, or professional judgment.”

Kelley-Hilton added: “As our clients’ needs continue to evolve globally, we remain focused on scaling thoughtfully while preserving the integrity, responsiveness, and level of service that define our firm.”

The recognition follows another year of strategic expansion for Hilton Global as the firm continued to broaden its capabilities serving sovereign governments, institutional investors, private equity and private credit firms, financial institutions, multinational corporations, law firms, and family offices.

Hilton Global supports high-stakes decisions involving investments, transactions, regulatory and compliance matters, citizenship and residency programs, litigation, and complex cross-border matters. Its investigations integrate public-record and open-source research, document analysis, interviews, local-source inquiries, human intelligence, and jurisdiction-specific investigative methodologies.

The firm has also continued to invest in technology, automation, and AI-assisted workflows designed to enhance efficiency, consistency, and analytical depth while maintaining experienced investigator oversight. Its expanded institutional due diligence practice includes the capabilities and expertise added through the acquisition of IDD Group LLC.

“Our clients engage us when the accuracy, context, and interpretation of information can materially affect an important decision,” Kelley-Hilton said. “That responsibility informs how we recruit, how we investigate, how we use technology, and how we serve our clients. This recognition belongs to the professionals throughout our organization who uphold those standards every day.”

The 2026 Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies demonstrating sustained entrepreneurial growth across industries that include technology, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, and professional services. Companies on this year’s list achieved a median three-year revenue growth rate of 130% and collectively added more than 627,000 jobs to the U.S. economy during the past three years.

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance – it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”

About Hilton Global Associates Inc.

Hilton Global Associates Inc. is a global investigative due diligence and strategic intelligence firm supporting mission-critical decisions for sovereign governments, institutional investors, private equity and private credit firms, financial institutions, multinational corporations, law firms, and family offices.

The firm specializes in investigative due diligence, enhanced due diligence, operational due diligence, source-of-wealth and source-of-funds investigations, citizenship and residency program screening, third-party risk, litigation support, and cross-border strategic research.

Founded in 2020, Hilton Global combines experienced investigators, jurisdiction-specific expertise, advanced research methodologies, and technology-enabled workflows to deliver timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence. The firm maintains an unwavering commitment to independence, integrity, and investigative excellence.

For more information, visit hiltonglobalassociates.com.

Inc. 5000 Methodology

Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 through 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must also have been U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent – not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies – as of December 31, 2025.

The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000, and the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping the future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community of risk-takers, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, alongside Fast Company. For more information, visit inc.com.

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