InState
InState Partners is a strategic investment and government relations firm that accelerates growth for innovative startups and helps businesses in regulated industries succeed by leveraging extensive political expertise, a broad network across all 50 states, and a focus on modernizing government processes and fostering public-private partnerships.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
InState
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North America
Services
Advisory services to help companies in regulated markets identify risks and opportunities, engage regulators, and develop state-level regulatory strategies.
Market entry and procurement strategy for state and municipal customers, including targeting, pitch development, and use of lobbyist networks to reach decision-makers.
Access to a nationwide network of lobbyists and political contacts to facilitate introductions to policymakers, agency officials, and community leaders.
Assessment of legislative and regulatory risk across markets and development of mitigation strategies aligned to business objectives.
Support for identifying and addressing tax legislation that affects client operations, including legislative drafting and campaign support.
Design of messaging and marketing materials tailored to public-sector procurement and stakeholder audiences.
Advisory services to help companies in regulated markets identify risks and opportunities, engage regulators, and develop state-level regulatory strategies.
Market entry and procurement strategy for state and municipal customers, including targeting, pitch development, and use of lobbyist networks to reach decision-makers.
Access to a nationwide network of lobbyists and political contacts to facilitate introductions to policymakers, agency officials, and community leaders.
Assessment of legislative and regulatory risk across markets and development of mitigation strategies aligned to business objectives.
Support for identifying and addressing tax legislation that affects client operations, including legislative drafting and campaign support.
Design of messaging and marketing materials tailored to public-sector procurement and stakeholder audiences.
Expertise Areas
- Government affairs and public policy
- State and local procurement and contracting
- Regulatory strategy for regulated industries
- GovTech market strategy and commercialization
Key Technologies
- Cloud-based government platforms
- Digital credentialing and identity platforms
- AI-driven public-sector analytics and conversational AI
- Digital payments and e-government transaction platforms
News & Updates
Polco announced an AI tool built on trusted nationwide public sector data that provides powerful analytic and decision-making capabilities, called Polly.
An article discussing how government programs and licensable IP can help tech startups achieve success faster and with less volatility.
Market research indicating that Americans view local officials more favorably than Congress, highlighting the trust in local governments.
Guidance on how local governments can start using data to make decisions, explain actions, and support outcomes.
Announcement that all funds for the Kansas program have been awarded, with claims still being accepted for one year after the award date.
Recognition for Merit’s great values, working environment, and employee care.
Polco announced an AI tool built on trusted nationwide public sector data that provides powerful analytic and decision-making capabilities, called Polly.
An article discussing how government programs and licensable IP can help tech startups achieve success faster and with less volatility.
Market research indicating that Americans view local officials more favorably than Congress, highlighting the trust in local governments.
Guidance on how local governments can start using data to make decisions, explain actions, and support outcomes.
Announcement that all funds for the Kansas program have been awarded, with claims still being accepted for one year after the award date.
Recognition for Merit’s great values, working environment, and employee care.