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Top 12 Government Technology Venture Capital Firms (2026)

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Finding the right investor for your govtech startup can feel like a huge challenge. But there are many firms actively funding companies that aim to improve public services.

Firms like Insight Partners have made over 1,200 investments, while others such as 8VC have backed more than 580 companies. This shows there's real capital available for founders with strong ideas.

Below is our list of the best 12 GovTech VC firms.

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Insight Partners backs growth-stage software and technology companies, providing capital and expertise in sectors from Fintech and Cybersecurity to AI and Healthcare. They have helped build a portfolio that includes household names like Twitter, Docusign, and Shopify, driven by a core belief that growth creates opportunity.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded1995
FoundersJeff Horing, Jerry Murdock
Total Funding$46.1B
Average Check Size$20M
IndustriesCrypto & Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Devops, E-Commerce, Education, Fintech, Government Technology, Healthcare, Supply Chain & Logistics, Proptech & Real Estate, Future of Work, AI & ML, API, Food & Beverage, Marketplace, Legal, Infrastructure
Investment StageConvertible Note, Debt, Early Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity, Seed, Series A, Growth
Nº of Investments1209 (786 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits263 (53 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsTwitter, Docusign, Shopify
Contactgrowth@insightpartners.com / 212-230-9200

Draper Associates backs founders at the earliest stages, investing globally in companies with the potential to revolutionize their industries. Their track record includes backing foundational companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and Coinbase, helping them grow from early ideas into market-defining businesses.

HeadquartersSan Mateo, California, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersTim Draper
Total Funding$230M
IndustriesGovernment Technology, Life Sciences, Biotech, Food & Beverage, Crypto & Blockchain, Education, Energy, Fintech, Healthcare, Mobility, Legal, Aerospace & Space
Investment StageCrowdfunding, Early Stage, Non Equity Assistance, Private Equity, Seed
Nº of Investments436 (123 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits73 (7 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsPhantom Neuro, UnumID, sHMOODY
Contactplans@draper.vc
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3. 8VC

8VC partners with founders to build companies that aim to transform major industries through technology and life sciences. The firm invests across sectors from healthcare and biotech to logistics and government technology, with a focus on creating long-term economic and societal value.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersDrew Oetting, Jake Medwell, Joe Lonsdale
Total Funding$425M
IndustriesHealthcare, Biotech, Consumer, Enterprise, Supply Chain & Logistics, Government Technology, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Fintech
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments586 (178 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits56 (10 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsUnlearn, Theia, BigHat Bioscience
Contactmedia@8vc.com

Bonfire Ventures leads Seed rounds for founders creating business software solutions. The firm concentrates exclusively on the B2B space, providing the focused support and capital for these companies to scale and transform their industries.

HeadquartersSanta Monica, California, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersJim Andelman, Mark Mullen
Total Funding$421M
Average Check Size$3M
IndustriesCrypto & Blockchain, Future of Work, Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics, E-Commerce, SaaS, Enterprise, Government Technology, Industrial, Cloud, Healthcare
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments177 (62 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits47 (2 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsGilded, Telgorithm, Atrium
Contactinfo@bonfirevc.com

From Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang, AME Cloud Ventures funds data-centric companies at every stage, from seed to late-stage growth. With a portfolio including Evernote and Docker, the firm offers founders operational experience and a strong network of international partners, particularly in China.

HeadquartersPalo Alto, California, United States
Year Founded2012
FoundersEli Harari, Jerry Chih Yuan Yang, Jerry Yang
Total Funding$1.5B
IndustriesGovernment Technology, Internet & Mobile, AI & ML, Deep Tech & Hard Science, Infrastructure
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Any
Nº of Investments316 (15 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits85 (16 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsAstra, Amiltree, Asimov
Contactpr@amecloudventures.com / +1 415-609-8092

Harmony Partners backs high-growth software, internet, and tech-enabled companies during their expansion stage, with a portfolio that includes successes like Postmates, Priceline, and UiPath. They fill a gap in the market by operating without the typical constraints of traditional growth equity firms, like minimum check sizes or required ownership percentages.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2011
FoundersMark Lotke
Total Funding$385M
Average Check Size$50M
IndustriesGovernment Technology, Enterprise, Automation, SaaS
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Growth
Nº of Investments104 (31 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits40 (7 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsAnaplan, AppDynamics, Aveksa
Contact(332) 373-2300

Osage Venture Partners backs early-stage, business-to-business software companies headquartered along the East Coast. They work closely with founders, providing the capital and support needed to scale their businesses.

HeadquartersBala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States
Year Founded2005
FoundersRobert Adelson
Total Funding$331M
Average Check Size$4M
IndustriesBig Data & Analytics, Government Technology, Enterprise, SaaS
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments127 (38 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits26
Top Portfolio StartupsTrinsic, Transeo, Anra Technology
Contacthello@Crunchbase.com / 484-434-2255

AllegisCyber invests in early-stage companies developing technology for emerging markets, with a focus on cybersecurity. Their partnership with startup studio DataTribe and an integrated investment platform gives entrepreneurs a competitive edge in the market.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded1996
FoundersBarry Weinman, Robert Ackerman
Total Funding$468.7M
Average Check Size$7M
IndustriesCybersecurity, Government Technology, Big Data & Analytics, IoT
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments124 (34 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits32 (1 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsSource Defense, Panaseer, SafeGuard Cyber
Contact(415) 348-8868

As one of China's pioneering market-oriented venture firms, Fortune Venture Capital backs leading companies from early to late stages across sectors like TMT, consumer goods, and clean tech. They provide personalized support beyond capital to portfolio companies like Jollychic and Lakala, helping them achieve growth and successful public offerings.

HeadquartersShenzhen, Guangdong, China
Year Founded2000
FoundersLiu Zhou
IndustriesInternet & Mobile, Media, Government Technology, Enterprise, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Energy
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Series A, Series B
Nº of Investments314 (126 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits45 (44 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsJollychic, Lakala, Huimin
ContactFortune@fortunevc.com

Backstage Capital was built to invest in startups led by underrepresented founders in the U.S. They support companies from the pre-seed stage onward, building a portfolio that includes startups like Sēkr and Mahmee.

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersArlan Hamilton
IndustriesAI & ML, AR & VR, Enterprise, Consumer, Crypto & Blockchain, E-Commerce, Education, Fintech, Food & Beverage, Future of Work, Government Technology, Hardware, Healthcare, IoT, Marketplace, Media, Proptech & Real Estate, SaaS, Social, Travel & Hospitality, Automotive, Sports, Human Resources
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments156 (23 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits6
Top Portfolio StartupsSēkr, Mahmee, Civic Eagle

2 Additional Government Tech VC Firms Worth Pitching

Our main list covers some of the biggest names, but the field of investors is much wider. Combined, the next group of firms has funded almost 300 startups and helped guide nearly 40 of them to an exit.

These American VCs are also making important moves in the sector. Here are more firms worth getting to know as you look for funding.

VC FirmCountryYear FoundedNº InvestmentsNº Exits
Chicago Ventures logo Chicago VenturesUnited States201217034
Connetic Ventures logo Connetic VenturesUnited States20151183

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