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Civitech

Voter mobilization tools for progressive campaigns

Overview

Civitech provides affordable civic technology tools for progressive campaigns and causes. It offers a suite of products for voter mobilization, including data solutions, voter outreach, and a platform to organize and manage campaigns, serving PACs, party committees, campaigns, nonprofits, advocacy groups, and Democratic leaders. The tools help clients identify potential voters, engage them, and mobilize participation in elections, with revenue from selling these tools and services. Civitech differentiates itself by combining a broad, end-to-end toolkit with a focus on affordability and accessibility, backed by a track record of 500+ clients and large-scale texting campaigns that reached millions of voters. Its goal is to empower leaders at all levels to drive change in their communities by making top-tier civic tools affordable and accessible.

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About Civitech

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Why Civitech is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsGovernment & Public SectorEnterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$16.5M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Civitech says more than 1,400 partners used its tools to reach tens of millions.
  • September 2026 product pages show active selling of voter registration, data, and texting tools.
  • A September 2026 seasonal hiring push shows demand spikes heading into the 2026 election cycle.

What critics are saying

  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Civitech-linked CGS in September 2024 over voter-targeting contracts.
  • Civitech openly targets likely-Democratic voters; Republican officials can restrict contracts and procurement fast.
  • A 2025 $2.7 million round versus $26 million total funding limits endurance against larger rivals.

What makes Civitech unique

  • Civitech owns proprietary unregistered-voter data and partisan modeling, unlike generic campaign CRMs.
  • Its 2026 suite combines mail, SMS, and visualization through RunningMate and CiviText.
  • Andrew Byrnes joined September 2, 2026, signaling compliance-heavy scaling in hostile elections.

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Funding

Total Funding

$16.5M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
$10M
$15M
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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Parental Leave
  • Flexible Schedules
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-4%
PR Newswire
Sep 2nd, 2026
Civitech appoints Andrew Byrnes as general counsel to guide expansion

Civitech, a public benefit corporation focused on progressive political technology, has appointed Andrew Byrnes as General Counsel. Byrnes will join the Executive Leadership Team and oversee legal, governance, and compliance strategy. Byrnes brings over 25 years of experience in technology, law, and public policy. He previously served as Senior Legal Director at Uber's global rideshare business and as Chief of Staff at the US Patent and Trademark Office under President Obama, where he managed over 12,000 staff and a budget exceeding $3 billion. He was also a partner at Covington & Burling and has been active in Democratic politics for more than three decades. Since its 2019 founding, Civitech's tools have been used by more than 1,400 partners to reach tens of millions of voters.

EIN News
Oct 22nd, 2024
A.R.I. Invests in Civitech to Power Expansion of Voter Engagement Tools Ahead of the 2024 Elections

Partnership Strengthens Democracy, Supports Veteran Leadership, and Provides Strategic Capital to Mission-Driven Founders

Notley
Feb 8th, 2023
Second Annual Moontower Ball Recap

After consulting for several years, Nora was appointed full-time Executive Director of HousingWorks in April 2018.

Axios
Jan 12th, 2022
Progressive data startup Civitech raises $10M

Civitech provides data, tools and technology to thousands of down-ballot progressive campaigns.

Fast Company
Dec 8th, 2020
Reid Hoffman-backed voter data startup Alloy plans to transfer tools ahead of shutdown

Before ceasing operations in 2021, the startup is planning to share the technology it developed with get-out-the-vote tech provider Civitech.

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