Funding will further accelerate the growth of the SimpliGov platform as a leading no-code workflow automation platform for government organizations.

January 28, 2025 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SimpliGov, a leading no-code workflow automation platform for government organizations, today announced a strategic growth investment from JMI Equity (“JMI”), a growth equity firm focused on investing in leading software companies.

SimpliGov is trusted by government agencies across the United States, helping them streamline critical processes, improve citizen engagement, and enhance operational efficiency. Over the past year, the company has significantly expanded its customer base, onboarding numerous state and local government agencies as they modernize their operations to meet growing demands for transparency and efficiency.

The investment will accelerate SimpliGov’s platform development, enabling it to expand into new government use cases beyond its current leadership in workflows like licensing, permitting, and public record management. It will also support the company’s growth through increased investment in customer success, technical support, and enhanced sales and marketing efforts.

“Our mission has always been to empower governments with technology that simplifies processes and improves service delivery for citizens,” said David O’Connell, CEO of SimpliGov. “This partnership with JMI Equity will help us advance that mission, scaling our platform to deliver even greater impact for government agencies at every level.”

“This collaboration with JMI is a pivotal moment for SimpliGov,” said O’Connell. “We’ve seen tremendous success enabling governments to modernize their processes, and now we are excited to build on that foundation, delivering innovative solutions that address even more critical needs across public sector operations.”

As part of the investment, Brian Hersman and Chase Thomet, both Partners at JMI Equity, have joined SimpliGov’s Board of Directors. “We are excited to support SimpliGov in its next phase of growth,” said Hersman and Thomet. “The team has built a market-leading platform that is transforming how governments operate, and we see significant potential to continue to expand its impact in the public sector.”

About SimpliGov

SimpliGov is the leading government workflow automation, secure digital forms, and electronic signature platform. SimpliGov empowers state and local governments to automate manual, repetitive workflows, accelerate and optimize business processes, and improve experiences for both employees and constituents. SimpliGov easily integrates with existing system infrastructures, as well as with SimpliSign, SimpliGov’s no-code, easy-to-use electronic signature solution purpose-built for government. For more information, visit SimpliGov online.

About JMI Equity

JMI Equity is a growth equity firm focused on investing in leading software companies. For over three decades, JMI has partnered with exceptional founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams at high-growth software companies to provide flexible capital, industry expertise, and operational support to build businesses of enduring value. To date, JMI has invested in over 185 software businesses in North America and Europe and completed over 120 exits. Today, the Firm’s portfolio of industry-leading cloud software companies represents $9 billion in combined revenue, $75 billion in aggregate enterprise value, and over 37,000 jobs. For more information, visit www.jmi.com.

Contacts

SimpliGov
Tracy Orlick
Email: torlick@simpligov.com
Phone: 9082307420

JMI Equity
Abigail Ruck
H/Advisors Abernathy
Email: abigail.ruck@h-advisors.global
Phone: +1-212-371-5999

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