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CivStart
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
CivStart

CivStart

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CivStart: A nonprofit accelerator fostering startups for underserved communities' development.

Location
Washington, D.C., DC, US
Founded
2018
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CivStart is a nonprofit accelerator focused on fostering startups that address challenges faced by underserved communities. The organization primarily supports ventures in areas such as health, public safety, emergency services, workforce development, economic and community development, gender equity, transportation, and civic technology. CivStart provides resources, networks, and tools to help local governments innovate and better serve their communities.

The accelerator offers programs for startups at various stages, from idea to scale, as well as initiatives for government leaders to drive innovation. CivStart's portfolio includes companies like Circuit, which has raised $1.3 million. The organization also provides insights and opportunities for investors interested in the govtech sector, emphasizing the connection between innovative startups and local government needs.

CivStart - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments5
Current Portfolio Count5
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed5 (100.0%)

Stage Mix

Seed 100%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

Near Space Labs logo

Near Space Labs

ClearRoad logo

ClearRoad

GovInvest logo

GovInvest

Kwema logo

Kwema

Circuit logo

Circuit

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CivStart - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services