Urban SDK, a Jacksonville, Florida-based provider of geospatial AI software for public-sector agencies, has raised a $65 million growth funding round from Riverwood Capital as it looks to scale what it calls an “AI-powered system of action” for local and state governments across the U.S.
The company said the investment will accelerate the expansion of its geospatial AI technology, which it markets as a platform that helps cities, states, and Departments of Transportation deploy limited public resources more efficiently. Urban SDK said it works with more than 300 local government customers across 40 states, supporting use cases that range from day-to-day operations such as citizen complaint management and traffic enforcement to emergency response, including natural disasters.
Urban SDK positioned the platform as a way for government teams to consolidate daily workflows into a single system and make operational decisions with readily accessible data and insights. The company also cited the budget intensity of municipal public safety and community well-being efforts, noting that cities allocate 70% of general fund budgets to those priorities, and argued that automation and decision support can help preserve resources and improve outcomes.
Riverwood said it was attracted to the speed with which Urban SDK’s platform delivers measurable impact for public agencies and the breadth of adoption across hundreds of cities. Riverwood will support Urban SDK’s growth plans, including Eric Ma joining the company’s board, according to the announcement.
Support: JEGI LEONIS served as the exclusive financial advisor to Urban SDK on the transaction.
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“Our mission has always been to equip the government teams serving our communities with the intelligence they need to protect lives and steward public resources responsibly. Today, hundreds of cities use Urban SDK to prevent traffic accidents and fatalities and to make smarter decisions, at roughly ten cents on the dollar versus traditional approaches. Riverwood Capital’s partnership allows us to scale our AI system of action for these governments and civil leaders, accelerating our ability to help communities build safer, more resilient cities.”
Drew Messer, Co-founder And CEO, Urban SDK
“With this raise, we’re excited to continue expanding the full capabilities of our AI platform as we grow across existing and new markets. As we engage with more cities, agencies, and partners in 2026, we believe our technology will continue shaping the future of smart cities across the US.”
Justin Dennis, Co-founder And COO, Urban SDK
“We were impressed by how intuitively powerful Urban SDK’s platform is, and how quickly it delivers real-world impact for cities and public servants. Drew, Justin, and the entire team have built technology that makes advanced geospatial AI immediately accessible to the people making decisions and serving their constituencies on the ground, which is why adoption across hundreds of cities has been such a clear and compelling validation. We are excited to partner with Urban SDK as they scale their system of action to even more communities, supporting their employees, customers, and the populations that benefit from safer, smarter, more resilient, and more cost-effective city operations.”
Francisco Alvarez-Demalde, Co-founder And Managing Partner, Riverwood Capital
“Florida Opportunity Fund was founded to support Florida companies that solve real world challenges at scale, and Urban SDK exemplifies that mission. By building a system of action that provides data-driven solutions to public safety and infrastructure needs, Urban SDK is helping state and local governments streamline their efforts and ensure their communities across the nation have the resources they need to thrive.”
Robert Harvey, President And Executive Director, Florida Opportunity Fund
