GovTech Startups

Vortal provides source-to-order procurement software for public and private organizations, serving both buy-side and supply-side users. The platform is aimed at supporting electronic procurement and interoperability, including participation in an EU co-funded project to promote economic growth in Europe.

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Votizen is a US platform concerned with civic and political participation. It publishes media content covering federal, state, and local government processes and ways for citizens to take part in them.

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The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) administers retirement and other benefits for Virginia public employees, including defined benefit, hybrid, and defined contribution plans. It provides members and retirees with resources on cost-of-living adjustments, insurance, beneficiary designations, education, and counseling.

1 investor

Vumacam provides CCTV infrastructure and a cloud platform for managing video surveillance networks and alerts in real time. The company serves private security organizations and public law enforcement agencies across South Africa to combat crime and support emergency response.

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The Wall Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) promotes business development in Wall, South Dakota, connecting entrepreneurs and companies with financing programs, workforce resources, site selection assistance, and shovel-ready industrial park land. It serves businesses looking to launch, relocate, or expand in the region near Interstate 90 and the geographic center of the United States.

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WalletCard provides digital compliance management and safety training documentation solutions for businesses in manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and food service. The platform helps companies digitize historical compliance records, monitor regulatory requirements, and manage safety training data with automated alerts.

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Warisan KL is a Malaysian national initiative bringing together government ministries, agencies, GLICs, GLCs, private sector partners and communities to revitalize parts of Kuala Lumpur as a cultural, creative and community hub. It focuses on restoring historic landmarks, developing creative districts and walkable public spaces to attract tourism and investment in Kuala Lumpur.

1 investor

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) operates public rail and bus transit service, providing riders with trip planning, real-time train and bus arrivals, and service status updates. It serves the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region through its Metro Pulse mobile app and station network.

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Washington Harbour Partners is a sector-specialized private investment firm that provides flexible capital and operating expertise to growth companies in cybersecurity, government technology, and enterprise technology. It focuses on mission-critical, non-cyclical businesses serving the US government customer.

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Waterworth provides long-term financial forecasting and scenario planning software for public sector organizations managing water and utility infrastructure. The platform integrates with existing accounting systems to help finance directors and elected officials align on funding decisions, rate studies, and infrastructure investment planning.

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Wayne County Economic Development Council promotes business expansion and relocation in Wayne County, Ohio, highlighting shovel-ready sites, rail and interstate access, skilled talent, and an agbioscience research facility. It serves manufacturers, suppliers, and companies considering site selection in the region.

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Waypoint is an AI-powered platform that automates routine GIS analysis, permitting review, and transportation planning tasks for municipalities and planning firms. The tool connects to multiple data sources and uses natural language processing to execute spatial analysis, corridor evaluation, and safety assessments.

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WCC provides enterprise SaaS talent management and matching software, including its Workr and ELISE Search & Match platforms, for Public Employment Services, staffing agencies, and large organizations. The company also offers civil identity solutions that help governments register and manage civil events and legal identity at scale.

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We Are Group is a UK delivery partner focused on digital inclusion and financial wellbeing, helping organisations offer digital-first services while supporting vulnerable and financially at-risk people. It serves central and local government, housing associations and regulated industries with services such as digital skills training, tenancy sustainment support and reducing rent arrears.

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Wily is a digital platform that centralizes inspection and monitoring of urban infrastructure maintenance services—including basic sanitation, gas pipelines, energy distribution, and street lighting—for municipalities and utilities. The platform connects companies with a distributed network of inspectors, provides real-time dashboards, generates automated technical diagnostics using computer vision AI, and tracks service quality and compliance.

1 investor

West Valley City (WVC) is a municipal economic development site promoting the Utah city as a place to live and do business, highlighting housing affordability, entertainment venues, and recreation. It targets families and businesses considering relocation to the area.

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Western Kansas Rural Economic Development Association (WKREDA) is a volunteer coalition of members across 55 western Kansas counties who pool human and financial resources to pursue rural economic development goals. Governed by a 12-member board, it coordinates business development, government affairs, education, and public relations activities for the region.

1 investor

wikimove provides a platform for urban mobility management that enables cities to coordinate and optimize multiple transportation options. The solution serves municipalities and city planners seeking affordable, interoperable mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) infrastructure built on open standards.

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The Vienna Business Agency (Wirtschaftsagentur Wien) offers funding, real estate, and advisory services to businesses, founders, and startups in Vienna, Austria. It supports companies developing new products, setting up or expanding in the city, and provides production spaces and offices across a range of industries.

1 investor

WiseSight offers an AI computer vision platform for smart street safety and parking compliance, detecting violations such as double parking, blocked lanes, and obstructed bike paths or loading zones. It provides remote automated enforcement with ticket-by-mail processing for cities, universities, and private parking operators.

1 investor

WP ADA Compliance Check is a WordPress plugin that scans websites for web accessibility issues against WCAG 2.1, WCAG 2.2, and Section 508 standards, running 83 error checks and automatically correcting some issue types. It is used by small businesses, government, and educational institutions to prepare for DOJ accessibility mandates.

1 investor

Xatena is a web-based platform for digitizing and automating strategic procurement processes, covering the full cycle from request to payment including operational purchasing, contract management, and invoice handling. It serves both public and private sector organizations across industry, trade, and public administration, and offers ERP integration and consulting support for procurement transformation.

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Xcelerate Solutions provides aviation security, enterprise vetting, identity proofing, and mission operations services to U.S. government agencies and national security missions. The company operates through subsidiaries such as VMD and delivers passenger and baggage screening at airports in the United States.

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XLA provides cybersecurity, data management and analytics, technical solutions, and international program-support services to the U.S. Federal government. It supports mission-critical requirements such as homeland security, disaster relief, cybersecurity incidents, and international development.

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