# GovWell

> GovWell builds an AI-native software platform for state and local governments, replacing legacy permitting, licensing, inspections, planning and code enforcement systems with a single configurable, cloud-based product. Founded in 2023 and based in New York, the company says it cuts permit and license processing time by up to 95% and serves well over 100 municipalities and counties across more than 30 states. In May 2026 it raised a $25M Series A led by Insight Partners.

- **Founded:** 2023
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Troy LeCaire (Co-Founder & CEO), Ben Cohen (Co-Founder & CTO)
- **Team size:** ~50 employees (LinkedIn lists 51-200; actively hiring)
- **Products:** Permitting, Licensing, Planning + Zoning, Code Enforcement, Inspections
- **Notable:** $25M Series A led by Insight Partners (May 2026), Grew to 130+ municipalities and counties across 34 states, Reported 98% customer renewal rate and near-zero churn

## Products & services

- **Permitting** — End-to-end building and development permits: online applications, plan review, fee collection and inspections in a single platform.
- **Licensing** — Automated business and contractor license applications and renewals, contractor verification, and expiration alerts.
- **Planning + Zoning** — Multi-reviewer plan review across departments with collaborative markup and public transparency tools.
- **Code Enforcement** — Field-to-resolution violation tracking with mobile documentation and automatic case management.
- **Inspections** — Mobile-first inspection scheduling, photo capture, and automatic linking to permit records.
- **AI Community Assistant** — A 24/7 multilingual assistant that answers resident questions about permit status and requirements.
- **AI AutoCheck** — Reviews submissions to flag missing information and code conflicts before they reach staff.

## Achievements

- $25M Series A led by Insight Partners (May 2026)
- Grew to 130+ municipalities and counties across 34 states
- Reported 98% customer renewal rate and near-zero churn
- Claims up to 95% reduction in permit and license processing time

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Raised a $25M Series A led by Insight Partners to build 'the AI operating system for modern government.'
- **2026-01** — Cape Elizabeth, Maine's code enforcement office began launching GovWell permitting software.
- **2025-01** — Published the '2025 Buyer's Guide to Permitting Software.'
- **2024-07** — Raised a $4.5M seed round led by Work-Bench with Bienville Capital.

## Links

- Website: https://govwell.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/govwell

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Last updated: 2026-06-15