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r/startups · 2026-10-28

A procurement platform / MVP that helps respond to state procurement opportunities and…

CredibleCredibility 65/100

A procurement platform / MVP that helps respond to state procurement opportunities and manage RFPs for government contracts (starting with Texas and Louisiana).

Problem it solves. Reduces friction and complexity of responding to state procurement/RFP processes and questionnaires.

Who pays. Vendors/suppliers seeking state government contracts (and procurement teams using state portals).

Market. govtech / procurement software

Market hub. Government Procurement

Why we believe it · 24 comments read

Poster reports concrete traction: 3 high-net-worth investor commitments totaling $1.5M toward a $2M seed at a $10M valuation, specific geographies (Texas and Louisiana), and multiple commenters treated it as a genuine founder update while the founder and others discussed legal filing details — no comments accuse it of being promotional or fabricated.

“For all serious founders - this isn’t usually required for raising by a SAFE. Don’t waste your time you only do this when ur doing a priced round any good lawyer can handle this later” ▲ 20
“Using a SAFE doesn't remove Regulation D filing requirements. If the offering relies on Regulation D, Form D is generally due within 15 days after the first sale, even if there's no priced round.” ▲ 30
“It sounds like you're pre-revenue based on what you've written at least. How much equity did you give up for the 1.5?” ▲ 10

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