GovTech M&A 2026 Annual Market Update | Union Square Advisors — Trevor Lunsford

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The 2026 GovTech & Public Safety M&A Annual Market Update from Union Square Advisors, authored by Trevor Lunsford (Director, M&A). This 33-slide report analyzes 2025 deal activity, valuation trends, and the 2026 outlook for government technology software — including public safety, municipal tech, justice & courts, citizen engagement, and broader vertical SaaS platforms serving the public sector. What's inside: • M&A deal volume and valuation multiples across GovTech in 2025 • Strategic vs. private equity buyer mix and most active investors • Notable transactions in vertical & application software for the public sector • Sub-sector deep dives: public safety, justice/courts, municipal tech, citizen engagement • 2026 outlook: catalysts, risks, and themes to watch Who it's for: GovTech founders, public-sector software CEOs, private equity investors, corporate development teams, M&A advisors, and operators tracking the government technology market. Active investors referenced: Insight Partners, Genstar Capital, Battery Ventures, Serent Capital, Stonepoint Capital, The Riverside Company, BV Partners, and other leading vertical SaaS sponsors. Companies referenced: CivicPlus, EveryAction, Optimizely, Diligent, Bullhorn, Campaign Monitor, and other category-defining GovTech and public-sector software platforms. Authored by Trevor Lunsford, Director, M&A at Union Square Advisors — focused on vertical & application software, GovTech, and public safety technology M&A advisory in New York City. With 9+ years of experience and $5B+ in closed transaction value, Trevor has been recognized by The M&A Advisor's Emerging Leaders Award and contributed to multiple Deal of the Year honors. More from Trevor Lunsford: • Website: trevorlunsford.com • Blog: medium.com/@trevorlunsfordva • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevorlunsford Topics: GovTech M&A, public safety software M&A, municipal technology, vertical SaaS, software M&A 2026, government software deals, public sector technology investing, GovTech investors, GovTech market update, Union Square Advisors, Trevor Lunsford, M&A annual report, government technology mergers and acquisitions.