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Tyler Technologies
Tyler Technologies built a $2.3 billion business in the least glamorous corner of software: the machinery of government. Its advantage is not a single killer app, but a web of systems that makes switching difficult and public work increasingly connected.
Kaizen
Kaizen (Kaizen Labs) is a New York-based civic technology company building modern, people-first software for America's essential public services. Its AI-native, highly configurable SaaS platform replaces aging legacy systems across permitting, parks and recreation, licensing, transit, payments, and resident engagement. Founded by Nikhil Reddy and KJ Shah, Kaizen partners with local, state, and federal agencies to give residents consumer-grade digital experiences - from reserving a campsite to renewing a license - while restoring public trust in government services.
Polimorphic
Polimorphic is a New York-based govtech company building AI-powered software for local and state governments. Its platform pairs a purpose-built Constituent Relationship Manager (CRM) with an AI chatbot, search, voice agents, and automated workflows so residents can get answers and start services 24/7 in 75+ languages - while understaffed agencies cut call volume, automate permitting and licensing, and recover thousands of staff hours. Founded by MIT alumni Parth Shah and Daniel Smith, the company raised an $18.6M Series A led by General Catalyst in 2025, bringing total funding to roughly $28M.
Authorium
Authorium is a San Francisco-based public benefit corporation building an AI-enabled, no-code platform that helps federal, state and local governments modernize procurement, contracts, grants, budgeting and legislative workflows. Formerly known as City Innovate, the company has more than $50 billion in public-sector projects running through its software and counts customers like the California Department of Technology and CalPERS.