Today, I'm excited to share that Stabridge has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Owl Ventures with participation from leading government & education-focused venture capital firms including Autotech, Commonweal, and Avalanche.
The Problem
Every year, the U.S. spends over $1.5 trillion on state, local & education contracts - that’s 3x the size of federal procurement spend. Yet, over 40% of these draw only a single bid. Complex procurement rules, meant to curb wasteful spending, protect established vendors rather than encouraging better solutions. Contracts frequently go to those who navigate the red tape best—not those who deliver the most value.
This issue hits hardest at the state and local level, where procurement for cities, counties, state agencies, schools, and universities is fragmented and opaque. The best solutions often miss out—not for lack of merit, but because they never see the opportunity.
When competition fades, taxpayers end up paying more for less.
Our Mission and Vision
We started Starbridge to level the playing field—giving businesses that sell to the public sector the latest GTM technology to compete and win. We’re on a mission to make it easier for businesses to land school and local government contracts. The result? The public sector gets access to the best vendors and software—not just those who navigate the most red tape.
Starbridge enables sales teams to bring key buying signals—RFPs, strategic plans, board meeting minutes, and competitor contract expirations—into a single, personalized feed. More than just a database, we help sales teams take action on these signals—from writing better outbound emails to drafting RFP proposals—all without leaving the platform.
What We're Building
Starbridge is the first GTM intelligence platform designed for government and education deals. Winning in this space requires deep account insights and personalized engagement at scale. Our platform makes that possible.
Here’s how:
Turn buying signals into outbound opportunities: Track key data—strategic plans, budgets, board meeting notes, grants, and more—in one feed and convert them into targeted outreach.
Make your CRM a growth engine: Deliver real-time insights directly into your CRM, enriching contact, account, and competitor data.
Prioritize high-value leads fast: Leverage key buying signals to optimize account scoring and focus on the most promising deals.
Win more RFPs with speed and accuracy: Surface the right opportunities and generate stronger proposals in half the time with an AI-powered RFP writer.
Looking Ahead
This $10 million seed round accelerates our ability to build, hire, and deepen our impact on businesses selling to the public sector. It’s also a testament to the belief our customers and investors have in Starbridge’s mission: to catalyze a new era of public-private partnerships that change the world for the better.
If you’re navigating the challenges of selling to government and education, let’s talk. Even if you just need 30 minutes of advice, we’re here to help. Book a conversation and walk away with at least one actionable insight for your sales team.
And if you’re passionate about solving hard problems and building tools that drive real-world impact, we’d love for you to join us. Check out our open roles page to learn more.