Area firms make list of Southeast’s fastest-growing companies

TAMPA — PainTEQ, a Tampa company that specializes in innovative medical devices that treat sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and Byte Federal, a Venice-based financial services firm, have been named to Inc. magazine’s rankings of the 173 fastest-growing businesses in the Southeast.

With 1,590% growth between 2018 and 2020, Byte Federal lands at No. 7 on the list. Right behind it, at No. 8, is PainTEQ, which posted 1,538% growth from 2018 to 2020. Clearwater-based retailer Bearbottom Clothing occupies the No. 11 spot on the list.