CityData.AI Named to GovTech 100 List for 2026

Celebrating our 6th consecutive year alongside the industry’s giants—bootstrapped, profitable, and powered by innovation.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the public sector, technology has ceased to be a luxury—it is now the very backbone of effective governance. From small municipalities to sprawling state agencies, government leaders are turning to digital solutions to build resilience, foster trust, and deliver services with unprecedented speed and precision.

As we step into 2026, the mandate for local and state governments is clear: do more, do it faster, and do it smarter. It is in this dynamic environment that we are thrilled to announce a massive achievement for our team.

CityData.AI has been selected to the GovTech 100 list for 2026.

This recognition marks our 6th consecutive year on this prestigious list, having been honored every single year since 2020. For a young company, this consistency is not just a badge of honor; it is a testament to our staying power in a vertical known for its high barriers to entry and rigorous demands.

The State of GovTech in 2026: Trends Defining the Future

The 2026 GovTech 100 list reflects a market that has matured from simple digitization to complex, intelligent automation. Reading through the industry's trajectory this year, several key trends stand out:

• AI Goes Physical: We are moving beyond chatbots. 2026 is seeing the rise of "physical AI"—robotics and drones integrated into public works for safer infrastructure inspections and disaster response.
• The "Agentic" Workforce: Governments are beginning to deploy AI agents capable of handling complex, multi-step workflows autonomously, effectively creating a "silicon-based workforce" to augment human teams.
• Operational Resilience: With fiscal pressures mounting, the focus has shifted from "shiny new tools" to platforms that deliver immediate ROI and operational efficiency.
• Trust as a Currency: In an era of deepfakes and misinformation, technologies that verify identity and secure data (Zero Trust architectures) are paramount.

Standing Shoulder-to-Shoulder with the Titans

The GovTech 100 is a compilation of the movers and shakers in the industry. To understand the magnitude of CityData.AI’s inclusion, one must look at the company we keep. We are listed alongside multi-billion dollar giants that have defined this space for decades.

The Public Market Leaders These publicly traded powerhouses continue to set the pace for the industry:

• Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL): The end-to-end software giant for the public sector.
• Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON): The leader in connected public safety technologies.
• Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI): A titan in mission-critical communications and video security.
• Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM): a leader in smart transportation and urban mobility.
• SoundThinking (NASDAQ: SSTI): Pioneering data-driven public safety solutions.

The Private Market Heavyweights Equally impressive are the privately held companies, many backed by massive private equity firms, that dominate market share:

• CivicPlus: The integrated technology platform for local government.
• Granicus: A leader in citizen engagement and digital services.
• OpenGov: The cloud ERP leader transforming government budgeting and planning.
• Accela: A veteran in licensing and permitting solutions.
• PayIt: Revolutionizing the digital government payment experience.

The CityData.AI Difference: Young, Bootstrapped, and unstoppable

Here is what makes our story different.

Most of the companies listed above have been around for decades or have raised hundreds of millions of dollars in venture capital and private equity to fuel their growth. CityData.AI is younger than most of these companies.

We were founded in 2020, and yet, we have stood toe-to-toe with these industry titans for six years running.

Even more impressive is how we got here. In a startup ecosystem often obsessed with "growth at all costs," CityData.AI has taken a different path. We are bootstrapped. We didn't rely on massive external capital injections to buy our spot at the table. Instead, we relied on meticulous attention to product-market fit and unwavering fiscal discipline.

While others burned cash to find their way, we built a business that is profitable and growing steadily.

A Rockstar Trajectory

Being profitable and bootstrapped while innovating in the government sector is rare. Doing it while earning a spot on the GovTech 100 for six years in a row is rockstar status.

This achievement is a testament to the resiliency of the GovTech vertical, but more importantly, it is a testament to our team and our partners. It proves that when you build technology that solves real, painful problems for cities—using big data and AI to make them smarter, safer, and more resilient—the market notices.

We are proud to be a GovTech 100 company for 2026. We are proud of our journey from a 2020 newcomer to a perennial industry leader. And most of all, we are proud to continue serving the public sector with the innovation and dedication they deserve.

Here’s to 2026 and beyond. 🚀