CivStart
Overview
CivStart is a nonprofit accelerator and innovation hub that supports and invests in startups focused on the state and local government technology (GovTech) market. It runs a 12-month accelerator program that provides mentorship, fundraising support, and opportunities for startups to connect with government leaders and pilot their solutions. For pre-seed companies, CivStart takes a 3% post-money SAFE note, and for later-stage companies, it may charge a participation fee and take up to 0.5% equity. The organization's mission is to help local governments innovate by connecting them with vetted, high-impact startups.
Portfolio Companies
20
Website
civstart.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dependbuild | Sep 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| CivicBell | Sep 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Readyly | Sep 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Konveio | Sep 2021 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Lex Loci Labs | Sep 2020 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is CivStart based?
CivStart is headquartered in District of Columbia.
When was CivStart founded?
Founding year information for CivStart is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does CivStart have?
CivStart has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in CivStart's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Dependbuild, CivicBell, Readyly, Konveio, Lex Loci Labs.
What was CivStart's most recent investment shown here?
CivStart's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Dependbuild in 2024.
What sectors does CivStart focus on?
CivStart focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does CivStart focus on?
CivStart typically invests at the Early stage.