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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Get the Sheet for $50Vannevar 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.
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Nini Hamrick |
| Funding Amount | $87M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | General 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.
| Headquarters | San Diego, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Greg Rose, Jess Flanagan, Tony Moriarty |
| Funding Amount | $22.2M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | EVP, 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.
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Flo Mayr, Matt Polega, Scott Crouch |
| Funding Amount | $268.8M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | General 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.
| Headquarters | Covina, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Jesse Reiss, Jo Ann Barefoot, Joe Robinson, Matthew Van Buskirk, Ryan Gerard |
| Funding Amount | $41.2M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | TTV 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.
| Headquarters | Oakland, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Felicia Curcuru, Gabe Kopley |
| Funding Amount | $57M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | BoxGroup, 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.
| Headquarters | San Diego, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Alexander Martin |
| Funding Amount | $87M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | IronGate 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.
| Headquarters | Los Altos, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Abhay Gupta, Vivek Garud |
| Funding Amount | $100.7M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Khosla 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.
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Darren Dunn, Jay Kinghorn |
| Funding Amount | $30.1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Arthur 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.
| Headquarters | Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | John Parkes, Robert Miller |
| Funding Amount | $80M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | True 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.
| Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Tyler Traudt |
| Funding Amount | $23.7M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Elephant, 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.