ZipBonds Named to 2026 Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 498 Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
West Des Moines surety bond agency ranks No. 13 in insurance, No. 3 in Iowa and No. 1 in the Des Moines area
#498 Nationally | #13 Insurance | #3 Iowa | #1 Des Moines |
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – August 11, 2026 – ZipBonds, a technology-driven national surety brokerage headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, announced today that it has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The full list is available at inc.com/inc5000.
ZipBonds earned the No. 498 ranking nationally. The company also ranked No. 13 in insurance, No. 3 in Iowa and No. 1 in the Des Moines area.
For ZipBonds, the recognition represents more than a growth milestone. The company credits its clients, industry partners and employees for making the achievement possible.
“Being named to the Inc. 5000 is an incredible honor, but this recognition belongs to the people who made the growth possible. Our clients put their trust in us every day, our partners have supported us as we’ve grown, and our staff continually goes above and beyond to serve them. We couldn’t be more proud of our team or more grateful to everyone who has been part of the ZipBonds journey”
— Zach Matter, Vice President & Partner, ZipBonds
Headquartered in West Des Moines, ZipBonds was built around the idea that obtaining a surety bond should be easier. Licensed and producing in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., ZipBonds combines specialized surety expertise with technology to help businesses and insurance agents navigate commercial and contract bonding through a faster, simpler and more efficient process.
The company’s recognition on the Inc. 5000 reflects the continued growth of both its national brokerage and its technology platform, as ZipBonds works to build faster, more connected ways for agents, brokers and carriers to do business together.
“Growth like this happens because our team is relentless about solving real problems for the agents and carriers we work with every day. We’re proud of what this ranking says about ZipBonds today, and even more excited about the platform we’re building for where the surety industry is headed.”
— Zach Mefferd, Founder & President, ZipBonds
ZipBonds plans to continue investing in its people, technology, customer experience and surety relationships while expanding its national brokerage and building technology solutions for the broader surety industry.
About ZipBonds
ZipBonds is a West Des Moines, Iowa-based national surety brokerage licensed and producing in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The company helps businesses and individuals obtain commercial and contract surety bonds nationwide, combining surety expertise, technology and strong industry relationships to simplify the bond-buying process. ZipBonds is also expanding into surety-adjacent verticals, including the development of a core surety platform for insurance carriers.