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Accela

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Rocket Ship Rating: 92 out of 100

Accela provides cloud-based solutions to enhance government operations, boost efficiency, and improve citizen engagement.

Also known as Accela, Inc

  • Legal, compliance & govtech
  • Vertical software
Business model
Government
Customers
government
Legal name
Accela, Inc
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

Accela is a leading provider of civic engagement software solutions for state, county and municipal governments. The company’s platform helps clients across a range of critical functions that drive day-to-day operations of a municipality – including land management, permitting and licensing. Accela’s innovative software solutions enhance core civic processes, allowing governments to better serve citizens and businesses. Based in San Ramon, California, the company currently serves over 2,000 communities worldwide including over half of America’s largest cities.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$232MSEC form D sum, as of 2026-09-29Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Round, $184M2015-02-13

Funding rounds

Round, 2015
$184M2015-02-13, SEC form D sold, 3 investors
Round, 2014
$8M2014-06-06, SEC form D sold, 7 investors
Round, 2013
$40M2013-10-04, SEC form D sold, 2 investors
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