Govini is a U.S.-based defense technology company that develops software to transform the defense acquisition process into a strategic advantage. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Govini provides a data science and analytics platform called Ark, which integrates commercial and government data using AI and a proprietary National Security Knowledge Graph. The platform supports teams across supply chain, science and technology, production, sustainment, logistics, and modernization to accelerate acquisition decisions.
The company is a "unicorn" with a valuation exceeding $1 billion, having raised $174 million in funding from investors including Bain Capital, Accel, Salesforce Ventures, and STG Partners. Govini serves every department of the U.S. military and federal agencies, and its software is a key component in major programs like the U.S. Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2).
In October 2025, Govini announced it had surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), marking a major milestone. The company has offices in Arlington, Virginia, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and San Francisco, California.
Tara Murphy Dougherty is the current CEO, having taken over leadership following the 2025 arrest of founder Eric Gillespie, who was charged with soliciting a pre-teen for sexual contact in a federal sting operation. The company placed Gillespie on administrative leave and confirmed it is fully cooperating with law enforcement.
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Govini is a U.S.-based defense technology company that develops software to transform the defense acquisition process into a strategic advantage. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Govini provides a data science and analytics platform called Ark, which integrates commercial and government data using AI and a proprietary National Security Knowledge Graph. The platform supports teams across supply chain, science and technology, production, sustainment, logistics, and modernization to accelerate acquisition decisions.
The company is a "unicorn" with a valuation exceeding $1 billion, having raised $174 million in funding from investors including Bain Capital, Accel, Salesforce Ventures, and STG Partners. Govini serves every department of the U.S. military and federal agencies, and its software is a key component in major programs like the U.S. Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2).
In October 2025, Govini announced it had surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), marking a major milestone. The company has offices in Arlington, Virginia, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and San Francisco, California.
Tara Murphy Dougherty is the current CEO, having taken over leadership following the 2025 arrest of founder Eric Gillespie, who was charged with soliciting a pre-teen for sexual contact in a federal sting operation. The company placed Gillespie on administrative leave and confirmed it is fully cooperating with law enforcement.