PUBLIC Overview

PUBLIC is a UK-based digital transformation partner specializing in assisting the public sector to implement innovative, digitally-enabled services. Founded in 2016, PUBLIC began as a GovTech accelerator and investor, evolving into a leading government-focused technology company. The firm collaborates with government organizations to reimagine and build digital public services, embedding durable capabilities within government to support lasting transformation. In October 2025, PUBLIC was acquired by Solita, a technology, data, and design company, marking Solita's expansion into the UK market. Following the acquisition, PUBLIC continues to operate as an independent entity within the Solita Group, with its senior leadership team remaining in place.

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PUBLIC

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

Baltics
Nordics
Western Europe
Southern Europe
Central Eastern Europe

Customer types

Governments

Industries / verticals

Built Environment (Real Estate, Construction & PropTech)
Health Data, Healthcare Systems & Infrastructure
IT Infrastructure & Cloud
Legal / LegalTech

Stages

Seed, Series A

First ticket size

£100,000 - £500,000

How to approach funds like PUBLIC

When engaging PUBLIC, founders should highlight solutions that directly address complex public sector challenges and demonstrate a clear understanding of government procurement dynamics. Emphasize proven traction or pilots with public institutions, and showcase how your technology can scale within regulatory and operational constraints unique to government clients. PUBLIC values teams with deep domain expertise and a collaborative mindset, as their approach often involves co-designing and iterating with public sector stakeholders.