Operating Company Software

Accela

San Ramon, California, United States

Accela provides a unified suite of cloud solutions trusted by governments to accelerate their digital transformation, deliver vital services, and build stronger communities. Its platform is used across government workflows such as permitting and licensing and other civic services.

Focus Areas
GovTech, Permitting & Licensing Software, Civic Technology
Website
accela.com

Tracked deals

3

3 tracked deals across 2024-2026.

Recent pace

2

2 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

3 buyout

Accela Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 2 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 2 years for Accela. 1 2024 ~3 est. 2 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Accela Acquires Civira AI Platform
    July 9, 2026
    Buyer
    Accela
    Target
    Civira AI platform (Civira)
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Accela acquired the Civira AI platform to embed AI-assisted configuration, implementation, and ongoing maintenance across Accela’s government technology solutions. The deal is intended to shorten software deployment timelines, reduce total cost of ownership, and lower the technical expertise required for state and local agencies and their implementation partners.

  • Accela Acquires Novotx
    February 9, 2026
    Buyer
    Accela
    Target
    Novotx
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Location
    Utah, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Accela, a cloud software provider for state and local governments, acquired Novotx to expand its platform roadmap to cover the full lifecycle of public infrastructure—from planning and permitting through operations, maintenance, and long-term asset stewardship. The deal integrates Novotx’s GIS-native asset and work management capabilities (including utilities, service requests, work orders, inspections, and field operations) into the Accela Civic Platform to reduce fragmented workflows and improve long-term visibility and planning for agencies.

  • Accela Acquires OpenCounter
    July 22, 2024
    Buyer
    Accela
    Target
    OpenCounter
    Industry
    Government & Public Sector
    Location
    Massachusetts, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Accela has acquired OpenCounter to integrate its applicant-facing permitting and licensing tools into Accela’s cloud platform, aiming to simplify the permit application experience for residents, businesses, and event organizers. The deal enhances Accela’s civic technology capabilities and expands its offering for local and state governments.

Related Acquisition Pages

Cloud & SaaS Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Accela. Government & Public Sector Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Accela. Acquisitions in California 1 tracked deal by Accela. Acquisitions in Massachusetts 1 tracked deal by Accela. Acquisitions in Utah 1 tracked deal by Accela.

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