The Aggie 100 is an annual award that recognizes the 100 fastest-growing companies in the world that are owned or led by Texas A&M University alumni, commonly known as “Aggies.” The award was established by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M’s Mays Business School in 2005. It celebrates entrepreneurial Aggies who lead businesses demonstrating strong growth in terms of revenue and innovation.

The companies included in the Aggie 100 come from a wide range of industries, and their rankings are determined based on compound annual growth rates. The award also honors the leadership and entrepreneurial spirit of Texas A&M alumni and aims to highlight their impact on the business world.

The image above is of Richard Martin, OriGen’s CEO (and an Aggie), accepting the award.