Near Ranks No. 3 on Inc. Regionals as Demand for Nearshore Hiring Accelerates

Growth driven by rising demand for nearshore hiring as U.S. companies expand talent pools and try to optimize hiring budgets

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:36pm

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of business documents, a laptop, and a pen arranged elegantly on a clean white background, conceptually representing the abstract concepts of corporate strategy and talent acquisition.As demand for nearshore hiring accelerates, a recruiting firm specializing in Latin American talent sees rapid growth and industry recognition.San Antonio Today

Near (Hire With Near), a full-service recruiting and staffing firm connecting U.S. companies with top-performing remote talent in Latin America, has been ranked No. 3 on Inc.'s sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Southwest list with a two-year revenue growth rate of 1,082 percent. The list ranks the fastest-growing privately held companies across Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Between 2022 and 2024, the 132 private companies on the list had a median growth rate of 79 percent; by 2024, they had also added 9,633 jobs and $5.2 billion to the region's economy.

Why it matters

As organizations face pressure to make the most of hiring budgets while still securing high-quality talent, many are expanding beyond local markets and turning to nearshore staffing as a more efficient and scalable solution. Near's growth and ranking on the Inc. Regionals list reflect this shift, as companies look for partners who can deliver both strong talent and a reliable hiring process.

The details

Near manages the full hiring lifecycle, from sourcing and vetting candidates to onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing support. The company works exclusively with talent in Latin America, enabling clients to hire experienced professionals in compatible time zones who integrate directly into their teams. To date, Near has helped more than 950 companies build full-time teams across all departments, including sales, finance, marketing, operations, and engineering roles. Clients typically receive vetted candidate shortlists in three to five days, with most roles filled in under three weeks.

  • Between 2022 and 2024, the 132 private companies on the list had a median growth rate of 79 percent.
  • By 2024, the companies on the list had also added 9,633 jobs and $5.2 billion to the region's economy.

The players

Near

A full-service recruiting and staffing firm connecting U.S. companies with top-performing remote talent in Latin America.

Hayden Cohen

The CEO of Near.

Inc.

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What they’re saying

“Growing more than 1,000 percent in two years reflects what's happening across the market. U.S. companies are expanding where they hire, and Latin America is a strong source of experienced, reliable talent. Our job is to make that shift as easy as possible for the teams making it.”

— Hayden Cohen, CEO of Near

“The honorees on this year's Inc. Regionals list achieved exceptional growth at a time when the odds were against them. Amid inflation, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing economic uncertainty, they didn't just persevere, they innovated, adapted, and thrived. Their resilience made them standouts in their industries and true growth engines in their regions.”

— Bonny Ghosh, Editorial director at Inc.

The takeaway

As hiring conditions remain uneven across the U.S., demand for hiring nearshore talent continues to grow. Companies are increasingly expanding their talent pools to improve hiring outcomes while managing costs and timelines. Near's growth and ranking on the Inc. Regionals list reflect this shift, as organizations look for partners who can deliver both strong talent and a reliable hiring process.