OpenGov Acquires Cartegraph

Cartegraph Acquires SEMS Technologies

September 22, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Cartegraph, a provider of enterprise asset and work management SaaS for infrastructure owners, has acquired SEMS Technologies, a specialist in water and wastewater utility operations and regulatory compliance software. The acquisition brings SEMS’s asset management, mobile work orders and compliance capabilities into Cartegraph’s platform to create a more comprehensive solution for water and wastewater utilities and public works agencies.

Cox Enterprises Acquires Majority Ownership of OpenGov

February 27, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Cox Enterprises has made a majority investment in OpenGov, valuing the public-sector cloud software company at approximately $1.8 billion. The investment gives Cox control and is intended to accelerate OpenGov's cloud and AI product development while supporting long-term growth serving state and local governments across the United States.

OpenGov Acquires Ignatius

February 11, 2025

Software

OpenGov has acquired Ignatius, a low-code AI platform that automates public sector forms, workflows and custom applications, to accelerate AI and no-code capabilities for local and state governments. The acquisition expands OpenGov's product portfolio for grants management, disaster preparedness, infrastructure banking and other government program administration.

OpenGov Acquires iGovServices to Add Tax & Revenue Suite

May 1, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

OpenGov has acquired iGovServices (by YesWorx) to add a Tax & Revenue suite to the OpenGov Cloud, expanding its capabilities for municipalities to calculate, collect, and manage local taxes and fees. The acquisition integrates iGovServices’ tax calculation, online filing portal, and payment integrations into OpenGov’s broader cloud platform for cities, counties, special districts, and state agencies.

Toptal Acquires Graphite

January 7, 2026

Staffing & HR

Toptal has acquired Graphite and the Graphite brand, gaining access to an on-demand network of more than 12,000 rigorously vetted independent experts across finance, accounting, corporate strategy, marketing, and other functions. The acquisition expands Toptal’s talent and consulting capabilities and integrates Graphite’s high-caliber community into Toptal’s global Talent Network; financial terms were not disclosed and integration is underway.

Granicus Acquires SmartGov from Brightly Software (a Siemens company)

January 30, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Granicus, a provider of government experience cloud solutions, has acquired SmartGov — the cloud-based permitting, compliance and licensing (PCL) solution — from Brightly Software, a Siemens company. The acquisition expands Granicus' Government Experience Cloud by adding cost-effective, cloud-based permitting and licensing capabilities to serve hundreds of U.S. cities, counties and state agencies.