The Red Raider 100

Nominee must meet at least one of the following criteria:
The nominee must be a Texas Tech University, TTUHSC, and/or Texas Tech School of Law alum who founded the company and served as a member of the most senior management team from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025.
The nominee must be a Texas Tech University, TTHSC, and/or Texas Tech School of Law alum who was active in the business and served as the company’s chief executive (for example: chairman, CEO, president, or managing partner) from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025.
The nominee must be a Texas Tech University, TTUHSC, and/or Texas Tech School of Law alum who owned 50% or more of the company from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about eligibility, nominations, and the Red Raider 100 event.
Nominations & Eligibility
Can I nominate my company for the Red Raider 100?
Yes, you may nominate your own organization.
Is there a cost to apply for the Red Raider 100?
No, there is no cost to apply. If your company earns a spot on the 100 list, the only cost will be if you choose to purchase tickets to the celebration event.
My company’s growth may be small. Should I still apply?
Yes! We encourage all companies to apply, regardless of annual performance.
I’m not sure if my nominee meets all the criteria.
Go ahead and complete the nomination form. An application will be sent to the nominee via email at which point they can determine if the criteria is met.
Application Disclaimer
LEDA reserves the following rights:
- To independently verify that nominees and honorees meet all criteria,
- Reject any nominee for any reason,
- Remove an honoree company from the Red Raider100 list for any reason, and
- Modify eligibility and requirements as needed without notification. I'm open to suggestions on how to best incorporate that!
Application
How do nominees qualify?
The nominee must meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:
- The nominee must have attended Texas Tech University, TTUHSC, and/or Texas Tech School of Law and have founded the company and served as a member of the most senior management team from January 1st 2023, through December 31st 2025.
- The nominee must have attended Texas Tech University, TTUHSC, and/or Texas Tech School of Law and been active in the business and served as the company’s chief executive (for example: chairman, CEO, president, or managing partner) from January 1st 2023, through December 31st 2025.
- The nominee must have attended Texas Tech Univeristy, TTUHSC, and/or Texas Tech School of Law and have owned 50% or more of the company from January 1st 2023, through December 31st 2025.
What does the application process involve?
Nominated businesses answer questions and attach the listed documentation which is sent directly to a third-party accountant, RBMS, LLP, for verification.A list of acceptable verification documents can be found here.
How are the growth results calculated?
For each applicant, RBMS, LLP, will calculate the company’s compounded annual growth rate in revenue for the time frame measured. After calculations are complete, companies will be listed by percentage of growth rate from highest to lowest.For each applicant, RBMS, LLP will calculate the company’s compounded annual growth rate in revenue for the time frame being measured. Nominated companies are asked to provide high-level information about their organization so that the compounded annual growth rate can be calculated. More information ‘Compounded Annual Growth Rate’ can be found here. After the calculations, the companies will be listed by growth rate from the highest to the lowest. The top 100 fastest growing companies will be named to the Rad Raider 100.
Our company is owned or led by more than one Red Raider, should I list them all?
Yes, each owner or senior leader should be listed.
What is a senior leader?
The highest-ranking position within an organizational structure, for example, chairman, CEO, president, or managing partner.
When will the Red Raider 100 list be released?
See the full Red Raider timeline here.
Confidentiality
What information will be released?
- Name and location of company
- Name of Red Raider owner, leader, and/or founder
- Year of founding
RBMS, LLP, will not share, publish, or release confidential revenue information.
Who is RBMS, LLP?
The third-party accounting firm for Red Raider 100. They directly receive and keep financial information confidential. RBMS, LLP, also calculates the results.
Send In Your Nomination
Complete the short form below to nominate a company for the Red Raider 100. It only takes a few minutes to recognize outstanding Red Raider-led businesses.
Company Performance Information
Red Raider 100 applicants will be ranked by percentage of compound annual growth in sales or revenues (net of returns) for the previous three years. The company’s sales or revenues (net of returns) in U.S. dollars for each of the following years must be listed: 2025, 2024, and 2023.
To verify sales or revenues (net of returns), you will need to include one of the following with the complete application for the years 2025, 2024, and 2023:
Audited, reviewed, or compiled financial statements
Copies of page 1 of the company’s tax return
A notarized letter from an external accountant attesting to the revenue level
