Why Vital4

Awards & Recognition

At Vital4, innovation isn’t just part of what we do — it’s who we are. Over the years, our commitment to transforming compliance and risk management through AI-driven technology has earned us recognition from some of the most respected organizations in the industry. 

Vital4 Honors & Accolades

We’re proud to be a multi-year honoree of the Inc. 5000, celebrating America’s fastest-growing private companies and a three-time RegTech100 company — recognized globally as one of the top 100 firms transforming the compliance and cybersecurity landscape.

Each award reflects the hard work of our team and our unwavering focus on delivering smarter, faster, and more effective compliance solutions to clients around the world.

  • Inc. 5000 (2021, 2024, 2025)
  • RegTech100 (2021, 2022, 2025)
  • FinCrimeTech50 (2024, 2025)
  • TAG Top 40 Most Innovative Companies in Georgia (6x winner)
  • TAG FinTech ADVANCE Award (2021, 2024)
  • TAG Technology Award Finalist
  • GLOBE Award (2019, 2020, 2023)
  • INNO Startup to Watch
  • Pacesetter Award from the Atlanta Business Chronicle

Recent Awards

USPTO Grants Rare First-Action Allowance to Vital4 for AI Patent Underpinning Its Global Adverse Media Solution

Vital4 announces today a rare first-action allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for “Systems and Processes for Contextualized Entity Resolution and Sentiment Analysis in Adverse Media Screening,” a major milestone in AI-driven risk and compliance innovation.

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For the third time, Vital4 makes the Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies

NEW YORK, August 12, 2025 – Inc. revealed today that Vital4 is on the 2025 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

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Vital4 named in second annual FinCrimeTech50

Second annual FinCrimeTech50 highlights the top innovators in the fight against financial crime.

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TAG Announces the 2025 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) announced today the 2025 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia, recognizing trailblazing organizations that are making significant contributions to the state’s technology landscape.

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Vital4 named to the prestigious 2025 RegTech100 list

RegTech Analyst has released the latest edition of its RegTech100 ranking, highlighting the businesses financial institutions need to keep an eye on in the RegTech industry The 2025 RegTech100 list showcases some of the biggest disruptors and market leaders in regulatory technology helping financial institutions deal with the headwinds caused by technological innovation and regulatory change.

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For the second time, Vital4 makes the Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies

NEW YORK, August 13, 2024 – Inc. revealed today that Vital4 is on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

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TAG Announces 2024 ADVANCE Awards Finalists at Fintech South Conference TAG Announces 2024 ADVANCE Awards Finalists at Fintech South Conference Awards, Blog, Press Release, Technology TAG Announces 2024 ADVANCE Awards Finalists at Fintech South Conference

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), today announced the finalists for the TAG ADVANCE Awards as part of the Fintech South conference.

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Vital4 Named In the Inaugural FinCrimeTech50 List

The inaugural FinCrimeTech50 has named the technology companies who are redefining the anti-financial crime industry in 2024.  Launched by specialist research company FinTech Global, the new list identifies the industry’s great innovators who are leading the fight against money laundering, fraud and financial crime in financial services, amidst a rising tide of challenges for compliance teams.

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Vital4 CEO, Kristin Stafford, has been included in the Maquis Who’s Who Top Professionals Program

The Marquis Who’s Who Top Professionals series celebrates exceptional individuals who excel in their respective fields.

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Vital4 Named in the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Atlanta for 2024

Atlanta Business Chronicle will count down the fastest-growing privately held companies based in the metro area at the 24th annual Pacesetter Awards

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TAG Announces the 2024 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia

This annual program recognizes Georgia-based companies of all sizes for their contributions to innovation and economic growth within the state’s technology sector.

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Founder and CEO of Vital4 Kristin Stafford Named to NSBA Leadership Council

NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Kristin, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C.

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Founder and CEO of Vital4 Kristin Stafford Announced as Recipient of the 2024 Georgia Titan 100

The Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s Top 100 CEOs and C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry, using criteria demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.

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Vital4 Founders Featured on Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Power 10 Fintech: Leaders You Should Know

An array of forward-thinking fintech experts are highlighted in the inaugural edition of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Power 10 Fintech: Leaders You Should Know list.

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2023 GLOBE Awards Celebrate Georgia Exporters Across Diverse Industries

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced 27 Georgia business recipients of the 2023 GLOBE Award.

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TAG Announces the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia 2023

Sponsored by Truist and Leapfrog Services, the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia, also called the “Top 40,” recognize Georgia-based technology companies of all sizes for their contribution to innovation and economic growth within the state of Georgia’s technology sector.

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Technology Association of Georgia Announces Finalists for 2023 TAG Technology Awards

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced the finalists for the 2023 TAG Technology Awards, presented by EarthLink. As TAG’s preeminent award program, the TAG Technology Awards promote and celebrate the inclusive technology community throughout Georgia.

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Top 10 Most Innovative Company Award for 2022

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) brings together companies across multiple industry verticals through events, professional societies, and mentorships, drawing from the breadth and depth of Georgia’s vast tech ecosystem and TAG’s 30,000+ members to make lasting connections.

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TAG Announces the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia

Each year, the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) unveils the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. This year, there are actually 41, as two companies tied

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Vital4 Featured on Atlanta Inno’s 2022 Startups to Watch List

This year The Atlanta Business Chronicle has recognized Vital4 as one of the 2022 Startups to Watch.

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Vital4 Named to the RegTech100 List for 2022

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve been recognized as one of the most innovative companies within the world of finance.

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Vital4 Wins 2021 TAG FinTech ADVANCE Awards

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced Vital4 as one of the 6 2021 TAG FinTech ADVANCE award winners!

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Vital4 featured: 14 startups the Metro Chamber says are set to grow

Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Erin Schilling featured Vital4 in her article ’14 startups the Metro Chamber says are set to grow’ as part of the Backed by Atlanta companies chosen by the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.

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Vital4 is a Finalist in the TAG FinTech Advance Awards!

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) announced the 2021 TAG Fintech ADVANCE Award finalists. Vital4 is excited to be included as a finalist in the TAG FinTech Advance Awards!

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Vital4 receives 2020 GLOBE Award and is named Exporter of the Year

Vital4 is proud to once again be awarded a GLOBE Award from the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD).

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Vital4 Awarded SOC 2® Certification with the AICPA

We are excited to announce that Vital4 is officially a registered SOC for Service Organization with the AICPA.

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Vital4 Named Part of 2021 RegTech 100

Vital4 is proud to be named part of the 2021 REGTECH100.

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VITAL4 Named a Top 40 Innovative Technology Company

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced VITAL4 as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia.

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Georgia governor announces GLOBE award winners.
Georgia Governor Salutes Vital4 With Globe Award

The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s International Trade division and GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson joined Gov. Brian P. Kemp on Dec. 6 to announce the winners of Georgia’s sixth annual GLOBE Awards.

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Vital4 Wins Prize At Atlanta Metro Export Challenge

Three Atlanta startups are making strides to grow their exporting efforts after winning grants from the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Export Pitch Day Challenge.

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Atlanta Business Chronicle Recognizes Vital4 Top 20 Fastest Growing Private Company

The Atlanta Business Chronicle awarded VITAL4 as the 19th fastest growing privately owned company in 2018 and bestowed a “Pacesetter Award”.

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