Hamlet
Oakland, US · 6 known investors
Hamlet indexes public local government meeting transcripts from U.S. city councils, planning commissions, and zoning boards, making them searchable by company name, address, or topic. The platform uses AI-powered transcription and offers keyword alerts and data export tools for professionals, researchers, and citizens seeking to understand community development decisions and participate in local governance.
Investors · 6
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
- $6MSeed roundOct 2025 · 2 sources
Blumberg Capital (lead), Gradient Ventures (lead), Gradient
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 2
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Lumen10 shared keywordsLumen Learning provides courseware and teaching tools built on open educational resources (OER) for higher education, aimed at faculty and students. Its products support course delivery, faculty professional development, and student-centered learning in colleges and universities.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hamlet do?
- Hamlet indexes public local government meeting transcripts from U.S. city councils, planning commissions, and zoning boards, making them searchable by company name, address, or topic. The platform uses AI-powered transcription and offers keyword alerts and data export tools for professionals, researchers, and citizens seeking to understand community development decisions and participate in local governance.
- Who are Hamlet's investors?
- Hamlet's investors include Crosslink Capital, Slow Ventures, Blumberg Capital, FoundersX Ventures, Gradient Ventures, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Hamlet raised?
- Hamlet has disclosed $6M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Hamlet headquartered?
- Hamlet is headquartered in Oakland, US.




