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The GovTech sector is expanding as startups develop new software for public services. These companies help governments with tasks ranging from law enforcement to energy management.

For example, Mark43 has raised $268.8M for its public safety platform. Other companies like Binti focus on improving the child welfare system with their software.

Below is our list of 25 GovTech startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Vannevar Labs builds software for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community to address critical national security problems. Their flagship product, Decrypt, is a data analysis platform that helps operators transform vast amounts of information into actionable intelligence.

HeadquartersPalo Alto, California, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersNini Hamrick
Funding Amount$87M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsGeneral Catalyst, Felicis, Shield Capital, DFJ Growth, Costanoa Ventures

Deckard Technologies builds GovTech software that helps cities manage their short-term rental markets. Their platform identifies properties, monitors for compliance, and assists with tax collection and ordinance enforcement.

HeadquartersSan Diego, California, United States
Year Founded2018
FoundersGreg Rose, Jess Flanagan, Tony Moriarty
Funding Amount$22.2M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsEVP, Mighty Partners, Loeb.nyc, Bobby Brannigan

Mark43 builds a cloud-based public safety platform that provides law enforcement with modern software for more accurate responses. Their system offers tools like Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and a Records Management System (RMS) to streamline critical operations.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2012
FoundersFlo Mayr, Matt Polega, Scott Crouch
Funding Amount$268.8M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsGeneral Catalyst, Goldman Sachs, Third Sphere, SV Angel, Tiger Global Management

Hummingbird develops a financial crime-fighting platform designed to improve anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing investigations. Their system helps compliance professionals manage cases, automate tedious work, and collaborate on investigations.

HeadquartersCovina, California, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersJesse Reiss, Jo Ann Barefoot, Joe Robinson, Matthew Van Buskirk, Ryan Gerard
Funding Amount$41.2M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsTTV Capital, Flourish Ventures, Battery Ventures, Designer Fund, Homebrew

Binti builds modern software for child welfare agencies to manage everything from foster care approvals to adoptions. Their platform helps social workers reduce paperwork and find safe, stable families for children faster.

HeadquartersOakland, California, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersFelicia Curcuru, Gabe Kopley
Funding Amount$57M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsBoxGroup, Founders Fund, First Round Capital, SV Angel, Kapor Capital

Clearspeed has developed voice analytics technology that identifies potential risk by analyzing a person's speech. Their platform gives government and enterprise teams quick, unbiased insights for high-stakes scenarios like security screenings and insurance claims.

HeadquartersSan Diego, California, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersAlexander Martin
Funding Amount$87M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsIronGate Capital Advisors, Bravo Victor Venture Capital, KBW Ventures, Align Private Capital, David Petraeus

Bidgely develops AI-powered solutions that provide utilities with deep analytics on energy usage and customer behavior. This technology helps energy providers manage decarbonization goals and offer personalized efficiency recommendations to their customers.

HeadquartersLos Altos, California, United States
Year Founded2011
FoundersAbhay Gupta, Vivek Garud
Funding Amount$100.7M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsKhosla Ventures, Georgian, Future Energy Ventures, IvyCap Ventures, Elemental Impact

Zartico develops a destination operating system that provides tourism organizations with a comprehensive view of their visitor economy. The platform uses data science and analytics to offer strategic insights, helping communities make smarter decisions about growth and management.

HeadquartersSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersDarren Dunn, Jay Kinghorn
Funding Amount$30.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsArthur Ventures, Peterson Partners, Bigfoot Capital

Parry Labs develops mission computing and communications technology to modernize U.S. defense platforms. Their core platform, Stellar, integrates digital systems and brings AI capabilities to the tactical edge for government and military use.

HeadquartersAlexandria, Virginia, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersJohn Parkes, Robert Miller
Funding Amount$80M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsTrue Ventures, Teamworthy Ventures, Capitol Meridian Partners, 3Wire Partners

DebtBook provides treasury and accounting software built for government and non-profit finance professionals. The platform helps these teams manage complex debt, streamline reporting, and ensure compliance.

HeadquartersCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersTyler Traudt
Funding Amount$23.7M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsElephant, Creative Co Capital, Meeting Street Capital

15 Additional GovTech Startups Worth Following

Our top ten picks are just the beginning of the story. Together, the companies below have raised nearly $800 million to work on everything from AI-driven analytics to simpler digital payments.

You'll find a mix of brand new startups and more established companies, all working to make government services better. Here’s a look at the other startups making an impact in the govtech space.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
VertexOne logo VertexOneGovTech1996$257.8MDebt Financing
PayIt logo PayItFintech2013$194.5MVenture Round
Merit logo MeritGovTech2015$78.9MSeries B
Neighborly logo NeighborlyFintech2012$30.7MSeries A
Civic Roundtable logo Civic RoundtableGovTech2022$5.1MSeed
Cardinality.ai logo Cardinality.aiAI2017$12.5MSeries B
Ask Sage logo Ask SageAI2023$17MSeries A
Zencity logo ZencityAnalytics2015$91.2MSeries C
Cyabra logo CyabraData2018$12.3MSeries A
Thentia Cloud logo Thentia CloudEnterprise2014$75.5MSeries B
vialytics logo vialyticsData2017$18.3MVenture Round
Casebook PBC logo Casebook PBCGovTech2018$3MPre-Seed
Kuvu logo KuvuHealthcare2019$136kSeed
Cubit logo CubitGovTech2017$3.2MVenture Round
Smartbot Parking logo Smartbot ParkingAI2019

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