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52 companies in Govtech & defence

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  • PermitFlow
    NYC company founded in 2021 by Francis Thumpasery and Samuel Lam, building construction permitting software that automates permit preparation and submission.
    Govtech & defenseHiring
    Founded 2022
  • GovWell
    New York City-headquartered govtech company building an AI operating system for local government, replacing legacy permitting and licensing software with AI-assisted intake, compliance review and inspections.
    Govtech & defense
  • Helios
    Helios builds the systems organizations use to understand government, shape outcomes, and execute in complex operating environments. Our core platform, Proxi, brings policy, procurement, regulation, funding, and stakeholder intelligence into one operating environment. For higher-stakes work, we deploy that same foundation deeper through applied intelligence, embedded operators, and secure, mission-specific systems. From helping companies navigate government to modernizing how institutions thin
    Govtech & defense
    20 staff
  • Voyager Labs
    Voyager Labs, a world leader in AI-based investigation solutions, empowers organizations worldwide to gain deep investigative insights about individuals, groups, and topics. Our proprietary AI technology enables investigators to easily analyze massive amounts of open, deep, and dark web data as well as internal data, and understand content, human interactions, and connections. Government and law enforcement agencies, as well as private sector customers, use our award-winning, cutting-edge tech
    Govtech & defenseNLP
    63 staff
  • Zencity
    Local governments are the foundation of a thriving society. But too often, the essential currency of governance, community trust is fractured. Why? Traditional public input methods - contentious meetings, time-consuming surveys, and high barriers to participation, amplify the voices of the few. We call it the “Same Ten People” problem. The broader, more diverse community goes unheard. That’s where Zencity comes in. Zencity is the AI-native governance platform that powers community voices into
    Govtech & defense
    129 staff
  • IVIX
    IVIX is purpose-built to illuminate financial crime. Founded in 2020 in New York, IVIX is the first AI-powered platform designed specifically for governments to use open-source intelligence (OSINT) to address financial crime at scale. Led by tax, security, and tech experts, we built IVIX in partnership with authorities – for authorities. With turnkey solutions for high-priority use cases such as eCommerce and Cryptocurrency, and powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, IVIX deli
    Govtech & defense
    115 staff
  • Lexset
    Lexset is an AI company focused on building trusted intelligence systems for defense, national security, and critical infrastructure applications. We leverage simulation and synthetic data to develop AI technologies that help operators understand complex environments by transforming data from sensors, imagery, and other sources into actionable intelligence. Our work spans computer vision, agentic AI, sensor fusion, synthetic data generation, geospatial analytics, and autonomous systems. We buil
    Govtech & defenseComputer vision
    12 staff
  • GovDash
    AI platform to win and run government contracts
    Govtech & defenseGenerative AI
    Founded 2022
  • RapidSOS
    New York City-headquartered emergency-response company applying AI to fuse device, sensor, and caller data into actionable intelligence for 911 centers and first responders.
    Govtech & defense
    Founded 2012
  • Artificial Brain
    Artificial Brain is a leading Quantum and AI software technology company specializing in the development of advanced optimization solutions for the Defense, Aerospace, and Energy industries. Artificial Brain's expertise lies in combining space data with advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing. Artificial Brain emerged as a winner in the Prototype Track of the myEUspace competition by EUSPA with its innovative quantum algorithm for the real-time schedulin
    Govtech & defenseGenerative AIQuantum
    13 staff
  • Fermata Discovery
    Fermata Discovery is a WOSB software development firm specializing in technology that optimizes intelligence and investigative workflows. Our flagship product, VIXN, is an integrated, end-to-end intelligence analysis and case management solution. VIXN integrates, assembles, visualizes, and manages collected intelligence and OSINT data. It's designed to assist analysts, detectives, and investigators in revealing unknown, hidden relationships, identifying deep-data insights, and automating their
    Govtech & defense
    17 staff
  • GovEagle
    AI for Government Contractors
    Govtech & defenseAI agents
    19 staff
  • Carbyne
    Carbyne is setting a new standard for how the world responds to emergencies. Our cloud-native platform—built for speed, clarity, and action—uses AI to help emergency responders move faster, see more, and make confident decisions when lives are on the line. Carbyne connects responders with real-time data, live video, multilingual transcription and translation, and intelligent tools that streamline complex workflows and enhance coordination. Deployed across dozens of jurisdictions, integrated with
    Govtech & defense
    158 staff
  • Tagup
    Tagup is a defense technology company founded at MIT that is delivering logistics decision advantage with next-generation AI. The company's AI-powered Manifest® decision engine simulates and optimizes logistics courses of action under real-world constraints and uncertainty, sustaining readiness in contested and degraded environments. A trusted partner of the U.S. military, Tagup optimizes logistics operations across the entire system, from supply to maintenance to mobilization, to help operators
    Govtech & defense
    45 staff
  • Prepared
    New York City-based company offering an AI-powered platform that transcribes, translates, and triages 911 calls to enhance emergency response operations.
    Govtech & defense
    Founded 2019
  • Polimorphic
    New York City-based company building AI-powered CRM, permitting, and constituent-service software for state and local government.
    Govtech & defense
  • Impact AI Inc
    Transforming Public Services with Precision: Discover Impact AI Inc. At Impact AI Inc., we are at the forefront of revolutionizing public services through the ethical development of artificial intelligence. Our focus? To enhance the sectors that need it most—healthcare, education, public safety, and social service —by eliminating the mundane tasks that bog down our dedicated professionals. Imagine a world where the repetitive burden of answering frequently asked questions is lifted from the sh
    Govtech & defense
    1 staff
  • Adelphi Data
    Adelphi’s vision is to enable the intelligence community to securely share data
    Govtech & defense
    15 staff
  • Persistent Systems, LLC
    The company designs and manufactures mobile ad hoc network technology and related radio devices for military, government, and commercial applications.
    Govtech & defenseRobotics
    Founded 2007
  • BQP
    BQP is building the next-generation simulation platform BQPhy® designed to solve the most complex computational challenges in aerospace, space and defense. The advanced solvers are coupled with quantum-inspired algorithms, enabling simulations beyond today's GPUs' capabilities. Running on today's high-power computers, the quantum-powered platform is multiples faster and more accurate than existing solutions. This results in accelerated time-to-market and reduced development costs by billions,
    Govtech & defenseQuantum
    55 staff
  • Numina
    Numina delivers real-time insights from streets to make cities more responsive. Our standalone sensing and data platform uses computer vision to measure how people and objects move in streets and public spaces. Numina is purpose-built to empower urban planners and municipal DoTs with better data to design more walkable, bikeable, and efficient places. Simultaneously, Numina provides this intelligence to the private sector as the data backbone for urban automation. Numina has been serving planne
    Govtech & defenseComputer vision
    15 staff
  • MAIK, Inc
    MAIK is an American defense-technology company building digital intelligence officers: AI peers trained to do the job end to end, for the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and our Allies.
    Govtech & defenseAI agents
    4 staff
  • Valthos
    NYC company founded in 2024 by Kathleen McMahon and Tess van Stekelenburg, developing next-generation biodefense technology.
    Govtech & defenseBiotech platform
  • NexusIntell
    NexusIntell converts decades of municipal "dark data" into secure, citation-backed conversational intelligence—reducing FOIA/FOIL response times from weeks to seconds while preserving institutional memory. THE PROBLEM WE SOLVE Municipal governments face a critical challenge: 60+ years of ordinances, zoning codes, amendments, and council minutes trapped in unindexed PDFs and filing cabinets. When senior staff retire, institutional knowledge walks out the door. OUR SOLUTION NexusIntell is the
    Govtech & defenseNLP
    3 staff
  • Manhattan District Attorney's Office
    A government office that prosecutes criminal cases and enforces laws within Manhattan.
    Govtech & defense
  • Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF'd)
    The Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF’d) is the first and only multi-partner initiative to finance, connect, and reimagine data to save lives. CRAF’d is driven by the belief that data, analytics, and AI can help global partners to better anticipate, prevent, and respond to complex risks. Key contributors to CRAF’d include Germany, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the European Commission and Canada. Inspired by the Secretary-General’s Data Strategy, CRAF'd is th
    Govtech & defense
    9 staff
  • DATA WHALE
    Data Whale unleashes the power of data science to empower public policy success. Working with the multilateral development banks, governments and other policy stakeholders, we are proud to deliver insights and efficiency - data collection, program specific data pipelines, ML/AI model deployments, and data visualization.
    Govtech & defense
    6 staff
  • One Smart Lab
    We use latest AI / deep learning technology in face recognition to create 1) safe smart city and 2) deliver real time face ID verification that cannot be tricked.
    Govtech & defenseComputer vision
    3 staff
  • Hazel
    AI-enabled procurement for government
    Govtech & defense
    Founded 2024
  • Stratum Industries
    Stratum builds AI agents that clear the U.S. government backlog.
    Govtech & defenseAI agents
    Founded 2026
  • GUILD
    GUILD is making aerospace parts faster and cheaper than today's defense supply chain.
    Govtech & defense
    Founded 2026
  • Crisis24
    Global risk management company in a multi-year strategic partnership with New York AI company Dataminr on critical event management
    Govtech & defense
  • Anomaly Federal
    Anomaly Federal is the only company in the U.S. doing crowdsourced intelligence (CROSINT) for UAS detection. We have developed two solutions: An ATAK Plug-in, making every soldier and police officer a sensor, and a National Special Security Event (NSSE) smartphone application, making every civilian a sensor for UAS detection. Our solutions are not meant to compete with traditional sensing modalities, but instead work with them to fill their gaps to create a layered approach, and more holistic co
    Govtech & defense
    2 staff
  • Recidiviz
    Helping create a smaller, fairer, safer justice system
    Govtech & defense
    Founded 2019
  • Aletair LLC
    We are a company with a passion for remote detection of subsurface hazards. With our company roots in demining and unexploded ordnance surveys for global humanitarian projects, we understand the value of accurate information to our stakeholders and are passionate about the quality, repeatability, and adaptability of our surveys to meet our clients requirements.
    Govtech & defenseGenerative AI
    1 staff
  • Ishtar AI
    Ishtar AI builds mission-grade AI platforms for defense, intelligence, energy, and critical infrastructure. Founded by a former Force Recon Marine, we deliver AI systems that fuse complex data, model operational scenarios, and accelerate decision-making in high-stakes environments. Our platform deploys in 30–90 days — not the 12–18 months legacy vendors require — with transparent pricing, self-service configuration, and no vendor lock-in. Built with privacy-by-design architecture and edge-native
    Govtech & defenseAI agents
    1 staff
  • Peak Artificial Intelligence
    Saving children being sexually abused, one millisecond at a time.
    Govtech & defense
    3 staff
  • skillrank
    SkillRank provides software development, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and business intelligence services primarily for government organizations.
    Govtech & defense
    Founded 2020
  • SMRDefense
    SMRDefense builds autonomous security and inspection systems for critical infrastructure. We deploy coordinated fleets of drones, quadrupeds, and edge AI across energy, industrial, and data center environments to improve security, monitoring, compliance, and operational resilience. Delivered as Robotics-as-a-Service: hardware, software, deployment, and operations in one integrated platform.
    Govtech & defenseComputer visionRobotics
    1 staff
  • Ulama
    Automating the approval of construction permit applications
    Govtech & defense
    5 staff
  • Campaign Brain
    With the future of democracy at stake, the future of campaigns is here. Campaign Brain is building transformational AI Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for progressive political campaigns, centered around an artificially intelligent political campaign manager, designed to remove financial and knowledge barriers for campaigns. Campaign Brain strives to equip the progressive movement with the tools to create change in our communities by using AI for political good. We're on a mission to st
    Govtech & defense
    Founded 2023
  • Intelligent Artifacts, Inc.
    Intelligent Artifacts is a machine intelligence company dedicated to advancing intelligent systems with solutions built from our groundbreaking AI framework that allows users to understand why, how, when, and where actionable information is generated and make changes to source data without retraining the entire system. IA’s AI provides the complete intelligence layer for Defense and Aerospace customers in need of modular, flexible, and scalable intelligent systems. Our evolutionary technology of
    Govtech & defense
    3 staff
  • L.I.A.D.S.
    Lightweight, Intelligent, Anti-drone Defense System. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- We design and deploy drone seeking modules that utilize artificial intelligence, computer vision, and a suite of other technologies to leverage the scope, precision, and ability to autonomously identify and neutralize rogue, commercial drones. Said modules can be connected to each other on a network and communicate information over a wide spread.
    Govtech & defenseComputer vision
    Founded 2017
  • Cloud Hero
    At Cloud Hero, we understand the critical importance of delivering timely and engaging experiences to every visitor. Our advanced AI-powered custom solutions empowers your business or local government to excel in catering to diverse audience needs, ensuring you don't miss out on valuable opportunities.
    Govtech & defense
  • Sweetspot
    AI for Government Contracting.
    Govtech & defense
    Founded 2023
  • ESCO Maritime Solutions
    ESCO Maritime provides maritime operations support and defense technology solutions including systems and capabilities development.
    Govtech & defense
    Founded 2025
  • OceanSound Partners
    A private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and enterprise markets.
    Govtech & defense
    Founded 2019
  • Human Rights First
    Human Rights First is a nonpartisan advocacy organization that conducts research and provides legal representation focused on human rights issues.
    Govtech & defense
  • Elucd
    Polling through mobile ads to enable governments to make better…
    Govtech & defense
    Founded 2017
  • Tire Swing
    AI Compliance for Affordable Housing
    Govtech & defense
    Founded 2025
  • ZeroMark, Inc.
    ZeroMark develops AI-powered targeting software that integrates with existing weapons systems to improve precision and counter-drone capabilities.
    Govtech & defense
  • Street Smarts VR
    Street Smarts VR provides virtual simulation training software for military and law enforcement personnel to conduct standardized training exercises without requiring live firing ranges or additional instructors.
    Govtech & defenseAR/VR