PublicStuff, a New York City-based startup that provides a platform to allow citizens make real-time requests to their local governments for public services, recently closed a $5m funding round.
According to a recent filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (read here), seven investors have invested in the offering including FirstMark Capital.
The company is using the capityal to grow the team (read here), enhance the product and expand worldwide.
Founded in 2009 by CEO Lily Liu and CTO Vincent Polidoro, PublicStuff provides web-based online consumer platform that allows citizens to submit public service requests and access city services 24/7. The company’s backend workflow management system allows cities to manage communications with citizens and the service delivery process.
PublicStuff is also available to landlords and educational institution, and open to any entity managing consistent inbound service requests.
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FinSMEs
30/10/2012