ASHEVILLE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Big Path Capital (“Big Path”), impact investing’s investment bank, announces the 2026 MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking. The elite list celebrates executives who are leveraging the engine of capitalism to create shared prosperity, driving positive impact through their high-growth companies.
The 2026 MO 100 awardees champion the value and opportunities inherent in a business model where every transaction represents an opportunity to create positive outcomes for all stakeholders. View the full 2026 MO 100 ranking here.
The success of the companies represented on the 2026 MO 100 ranking offers inspiration and validation that business can be a force for good while also generating strong financial returns. The average revenue of the companies featured is $88 million, with an average growth rate of 18%.
The 2026 list encompasses a diverse range of business sectors and sizes, featuring companies from across the United States, as well as Canada, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Belgium. The companies also showcase a range of industries, including banking and financial services, consumer and industrial products, healthcare, food and agriculture, manufacturing, real estate, and technology.
The majority of companies on the 2026 list hold certifications or memberships that reflect their dedication to positive social and environmental impact: 74 are Certified B Corporations, 14 are Certified Fair Trade, 24 are USDA Certified Organic, and 18 are members of Naturally Network. Notably, 75 of the top 100 are founders as well as CEOs, and 15 are members of YPO, the global leadership community of chief executives driven by the shared belief that the world needs better leaders. Additionally, a larger percentage of the 100 executives are women, a trend that has steadily increased in recent years.
“The MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking celebrates leaders who are leveraging the engine of capitalism to create prosperity for a broader set of stakeholders,” said Michael Whelchel, Founder and CEO of Big Path, which assists purpose-driven companies and private equity funds in raising capital and company exits. “These CEOs are driving the new economy where profit and prosperity not only co-exist but co-create new and lasting stakeholder value. The MO 100 Top Impact CEOs champion a new vision of capitalism, demonstrating that every transaction represents an opportunity to create positive outcomes for all stakeholders.”
The honorees will be recognized at the MO 100 Awards Gala during the MO Summit 2026, scheduled for March 16-18, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina. The event will bring together 200 purpose-driven CEOs for in-depth networking, panel conversations, and other engaging activities.
About Big Path Capital
Big Path Capital advises leading impact companies and funds in capital raises and mergers and acquisitions. As the first Certified B Corporation investment bank, Big Path Capital has worked with over 200 companies and fund clients, connecting them to the world’s largest network of impact investors. www.bigpathcapital.com
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