PR Wire · Award & RecognitionAugust 14, 2026
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Female-Founded Phoenix Pet Brand Lands No. 170 on Inc. 5000
The pet wellness brand behind "Unleash a Happier Gut" earns national recognition while funding women entrepreneurs through its 3% giveback
PHOENIX, AZ — August 14, 2026 —
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bundle x Joy Named No. 170 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies Phoenix-based pet wellness brand recognized for 2,300% growth, earning a place among the nation's most successful small businesses PHOENIX, AZ, August 11, 2026, Bundle x Joy, the gut-health-first pet wellness brand, today announced it has been ranked No. 170 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia. Founded in Phoenix in 2021, Bundle x Joy grew revenue 2,300% between 2022 and 2025 reaching the Inc. 5000 within five years of launch. The ranking places the company in the top 4% of the 5,000 businesses recognized this year and among a small number of Arizona-headquartered honorees. "Most companies on this list started with capital and connections. We started with conviction and a passion for people and pets. No. 170 on the Inc. 5000 demonstrates what a first-generation Latina founder can build without waiting for permission," says Jess Berger, founder and CEO of Bundle x Joy. The company's growth has been driven by a single product thesis: that most of what pet parents worry about, itchy skin, upset stomachs, dull coats, low energy; begins in the digestive system. Bundle x Joy's food, treats, and meal toppers are formulated around gut-friendly, allergy-conscious nutrition, and the brand has grown largely through repeat purchase and word of mouth from customers who saw a change in their dogs. "Everything we've built comes back to one belief: joy starts in the gut. When a dog's digestion is right, everything downstream gets better, their coat, energy, zoomies, and the years you get to spend together," said Berger, a certified pet nutritionist. "We're not in the business of selling food. We're in the business of giving people more moments of joy with their dog." Bundle x Joy is headquartered in Phoenix, where the company also operates a fulfillment warehouse, and has grown to 8 employees across the Valley since 2021. The brand directs 3% of every purchase toward funding women entrepreneurs, uplifting local communities, and helping pups in need. This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs, and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. "Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," says 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." Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14-16 in Dallas, Texas, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit www.inc.com/inc5000. Inc. 5000 List Methodology Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent, not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies, as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Bundle x Joy
About Bundle x Joy At Bundle x Joy, we believe every pup deserves to feel their best, inside and out. Our mission is simple: unleash a happier gut so you can spend more time chasing joy together. We're reimagining pet wellness with food, treats, and toppers built on gut-friendly, allergy-conscious nutrition that helps dogs thrive from the inside out. When your pup feels good, life's moments get even better, longer walks, sillier zoomies, and more unconditional love. Founded by Jess Berger, a proud Latina entrepreneur and certified pet nutritionist, and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Bundle x Joy is built on purpose, diversity, and community. As a female-founded brand, we give back 3% of every purchase to fund women entrepreneurs, uplift the local communities that inspire us, and help pups in need. Every bowl we make is crafted with care and joy, so you and your pup can keep chasing more of it together. Learn more at bundlexjoy.com.
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