Govtech Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingNapa · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Govtech Ventures backs early-stage founders across the public-sector technology stack, spanning citizen services to critical infrastructure protection. The firm targets three core problems in government: outdated legacy systems that need digitized workflows and accessible data; siloed data that calls for platforms integrating across agencies and enabling real-time cross-government data sharing; and limited engagement, which it addresses through citizen-first services that build trust between communities and government. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes deep government sales expertise and go-to-market support to help portfolio companies build scalable foundations, accelerate growth, and reach meaningful exits.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website & curated
What they invest in
from 13 of 18 portfolio companiesGovTech ×8SaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Digital Health ×3Healthtech ×3Enterprise Software ×2Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:United States×10
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12016 · 12014 · 13 dated
Blue Voice provides a closed-loop AI assistant for police departments that lets officers instantly search laws, policies, maps, and department documents, get quoted answers without hallucination, complete fillable forms, manage policies, and redact sensitive documents.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaSBoston, US
Amit Patankar(Founder)
Govtech company; Govtech Ventures' founder was the first investor.
Kora Power makes an AI-powered home energy system that lets homeowners monitor, store, and sell energy, combining a smart electrical panel, a control app, and modular home batteries.
CleantechEnergyHardwareRancho Cordova, US
Greg Connolly(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJeffrey Olyniec(Director)in
Co-investorsMoneta Ventures
Ladris provides a disaster evacuation simulation and modeling platform that lets emergency planners, incident commanders, and responders simulate wildfires, floods, and other hazards, design mitigation plans, and get real-time decision support during live incidents.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechGovTechNevada City, US
Leo Francis Zlimen(Executive Officer, Director)Bowen Schibig Kyle(Executive Officer, Director)Igor Zlimen(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBernard Lacroute(Director)Bernard Jean Lacroute(Director)
Madison AI is a purpose-built AI platform for local governments that unifies an agency's data and records to research policy, voting history, and code, and to draft cited staff reports, meeting minutes, and procurement documents.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS
Erica Olsen(CEO)
Co-investorsCreativeCo
OpenGov builds a unified software platform that local and state governments use to manage operations including budgeting, permitting, infrastructure management, procurement, and tax collection.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSMountain View, US
Zac Bookman(Co-founder)Nate Levine(Founder)Joseph Lonsdale(Executive Officer, Director)inZachary Bookman(Executive Officer, Director)inAinslie Mayberry(Executive Officer)Mike Rosengarten(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investors8VCAndreessen HorowitzBalaji SrinivasanDraper AssociatesFounder CollectiveGlynn Capital Management+10 more
Opt Health connects patients with medical experts for personalized consultations via telemedicine, providing preventive care guidance and treatment plans delivered online and through an integrated pharmacy service.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
John Tidwell(Chief Medical Officer)Graham Simpson(Medical Director)Gregory Scott Tidwell(Executive Officer)Camilo Isaza(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsK Street CapitalResolute Ventures
Healthworx Studio is a venture studio that partners with healthcare stakeholders to identify systemic problems and build and scale new healthcare companies.
Digital HealthHealthtechNew York, US
Aaron Molloy(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPatrick Berry(Director)inMichael Batista(Director)
Co-investorsFlyover CapitalForum VenturesSixThirty VenturesSorenson Impact FoundationSpringTime VenturesStone Mountain Ventures
Paralign Health enables health plans to activate local emergency services teams, such as fire departments and EMS agencies, to deliver EMS-led, in-home preventative care through community paramedicine.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsStone Mountain Ventures
PayIt provides digital payment and online services platforms to government agencies, helping residents pay bills and renew services online.
FintechGovTechSaaSKansas City, US
John Thomson(Founder and CEO)inMike Plunkett(Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer)John P Thomson(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Plunkett(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardScott Murphy(Director)inKevin Childress(Director)
Co-investorsInsight PartnersKCRise FundMissouri Technology CorporationRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcWeatherford CapitalAdvantage Capital Partners+1 more
Polco provides a platform that helps local governments engage residents and make policy decisions through resident engagement tools, benchmark surveys, AI-powered analysis, and budget simulation tools.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechSaaSMadison, US
Nick Mastronardi(Co-Founder & CEO)Alex Pedersen(Co-founder & EVP of Strategy)
Co-investorsAIN VenturesMercury FundRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, Llc
Streamline is a SaaS website platform built specifically for special districts and local government agencies, offering ADA-compliant sites, a regulatory compliance dashboard, online payment collection, and communication tools.
GovTechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsVery Serious VenturesArthur Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPayIt · fintechobserver.substack.com · Jul 14, 2026
Paralign Health · intelligence360.news · Jun 4, 2026
Streamline · developers.googleblog.com · Aug 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Govtech Ventures made?
- Govtech Ventures has 17 tracked investments.
- What stage does Govtech Ventures invest at?
- Govtech Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Govtech Ventures focus on?
- Govtech Ventures focuses on GovTech.
- Where is Govtech Ventures located?
- Govtech Ventures is headquartered in Napa, US.
- Who does Govtech Ventures co-invest with?
- Govtech Ventures most often shares deals with Royal Street Ventures Management Company, Llc, Weatherford Capital, 8VC, among 27 tracked co-investors.
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