# PublicStuff

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/publicstuff

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.publicstuff.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0M
- Latest round: Seed (May 31, 2011)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

PublicStuff is a platform that enhances communication between local governments and residents, allowing citizens to report community issues directly, thus improving public service responsiveness and civic engagement.PublicStuff, founded in 2009 in New York, US, provides a platform for government-resident interaction. The company was acquired by Accela in May 2015. Its founder, whose background in entrepreneurship is notable, has created valuable technology solutions in the public sector. The company has completed 4 deals, raising a total of USD 5.00 mn, with its most recent round involving investors like First Round Capital and FirstMark Capital.PublicStuff primarily provides a comprehensive platform designed to streamline communication between government entities and residents. Their core product offerings include a mobile and web application that allows citizens to report issues such as potholes, streetlight outages, and other community concerns directly to local government officials. This platform enables municipalities to better manage resident feedback and service requests, thus fostering community engagement and improving public service delivery. PublicStuff’s client base includes local government agencies, municipalities, and city management offices, particularly across urban areas in the United States and select regions internationally. The end users of their services are residents who benefit from increased responsiveness from their local governments, ultimately leading to enhanced civic participation and community well-being.PublicStuff generates revenue through a subscription-based model tailored for governmental clients who utilize their platform for issue management and communication with constituents. Clients typically engage in service agreements that outline the terms of use and associated costs for accessing the platform's features. These agreements may include tiered pricing plans based on the size of the municipality and the scope of services required, ensuring that smaller municipalities can also access essential tools for community engagement. The transactions are structured to facilitate direct relationships between PublicStuff and its governmental clients, emphasizing the company's commitment to providing tailored solutions that enhance civic interaction and streamline operational efficiencies for local governments.PublicStuff plans to leverage its recent funding of USD 5.00 mn to enhance its platform and develop new features aimed at improving user experience for both governments and residents. They are targeting expansion into additional markets across the US and internationally, with a focus on urban areas that exhibit high community engagement needs. The company’s strategy includes enhancing existing functionalities and perhaps rolling out new products that cater to the evolving needs of local governments, with further details expected as they progress through their development timeline.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 31, 2011, $0M — Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator

## Investors

- Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/entrepreneurs-roundtable-accelerator) — Seed