Aggie 100

Who Qualifies?

To be considered for the Aggie 100 program companies (corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships) must meet the following criteria:

Company Size and Longevity – The Company must meet both of the following criteria:

Have been in business for 5 years or more as of June 30, 2008, and
Have had verifiable revenues of $100,000 or more for calendar year 2005.

Aggie Leadership – The Company must meet one or more of the following three criteria:
- A Texas A&M University former student or group of former students must have owned 50% or more of the company from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2007, or
- A Texas A&M University former student must have served as the Company’s chief executive (for example chairman, CEO, president or managing partner) from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2007, or
- A Texas A&M University former student must have founded the company and been active as a member of the most senior management team from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2007.
Company Character – The Company must operate in a manner consistent with the Aggie Code of Honor and in keeping with the values and image of Texas A&M University.

Nominated companies are asked to provide high-level information about their organization so that the compounded annual growth rate can be calculated. The 100 fastest growing companies, using a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) calculation, will be named to the 2008 Aggie 100. To view information about 'Compounded Annual Growth Rate', Click Here. The Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship (the “Center”) reserves the right to verify that nominees meet the criteria and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any nominee for any reason.