NationGraph, an AI-powered platform aggregating data from over 110,000 U.S. government agencies, has raised $18M in Series A funding led by Menlo Ventures. The platform delivers real-time buying signals and predictive intelligence to sales teams targeting state, local, education, and defense (SLED) entities. The capital will build public sector intelligence infrastructure.
Govtech Funding Accelerates Post-Launch
NationGraph's raise follows its June 2025 launch amid rising demand for AI in public sector sales. The company founded in 2024 quickly secured this Series A, signaling investor confidence in structuring unstructured government data. No direct competitor fundings noted recently, but the timing aligns with broader govtech investments in predictive analytics.
Opaque RFPs Delay Private Wins
Public sector procurement remains fragmented across 110,000 agencies, with buying signals buried in PDFs, portals, and delayed RFPs. Sales teams spend 30 hours per month on manual research, slowing deal cycles. Current tools fail to predict decisions pre-RFP, leaving opportunities reactive rather than proactive.
AI Structures Messy Agency Data
NationGraph ingests data from school districts, cities, police, and utilities, generating actionable signals via AI. Unlike legacy databases, it offers one-click FOIA requests and predictive purchase intelligence. Products span research insights, targeted outreach scripts, and CRM-integrated automation.
Pre-RFP Signals Double Pipelines
Customers report 50% faster deals, 2x pipeline growth per seller, and $600k in new deals closed within three months. This differentiation targets the core pain of opaque government sales, enabling action before formal solicitations. The platform's coverage of 110,000 agencies provides comprehensive SLED visibility.
Menlo Ventures Backs Infrastructure Play
Menlo Ventures led the round, joined by Perplexity, XYZ, and Reach Capital. This investor mix signals growth capital for scaling AI infrastructure in govtech. Menlo's participation validates NationGraph's rapid traction post-launch.
SLED Opportunities Scale with Coverage
Covering 110,000 agencies positions NationGraph in a fragmented market where comprehensive data aggregation drives efficiency. Traction metrics underscore impact: 30 hours monthly research saved per team. With 19 employees, the startup demonstrates lean operations yielding outsized results.
Founders Bring Exit Expertise
Co-founders Kimia Hamidi, whose prior company Buyer.co was acquired by Ramp, and Eden Ding, ex-Citadel and Google, lead the effort. Their combined experience in sales tech acquisitions and tech scaling informs NationGraph's focus on predictive signals. This pedigree supports the fast Series A timeline from 2024 founding.