Neogov

Neogov

Company type	Private
Industry	Software as a service, Human resource management software
Founded	2000 (2000)
Founder	Damir Davidovich
Headquarters	El Segundo , United States
Area served	United States (public sector)
Key people	Shane Evangelist (CEO)
Products	Applicant tracking, onboarding, training, payroll processing, compliance oversight, learning management, employee development programs, performance evaluation, policy compliance software
Website	neogov.com

Neogov (branded as NEOGOV) is a U.S.-based software-as-a-service provider specializing in cloud-hosted human resource management solutions tailored for the public sector. Established in 2000 by entrepreneur Damir Davidovich, its headquarters are located in El Segundo, California. The company’s platform supports more than 13,000 government and educational institutions by delivering services such as applicant tracking, onboarding, training, payroll processing, and compliance oversight. Additionally, Neogov manages GovernmentJobs.com, a prominent employment site that accounted for roughly 40% of state and local government job postings from 2022 through 2024. The company is currently led by CEO Shane Evangelist.

Overview

Neogov provides cloud-based HR software through a software-as-a-service framework specifically designed for state and local governmental bodies, including law enforcement agencies. Its suite of products encompasses applicant tracking, recruitment, screening, onboarding processes, employee records administration, payroll management, benefits handling, and timekeeping. Beyond these core features, Neogov offers platforms dedicated to learning management, employee development programs, performance evaluation, and adherence to policy regulations. The company’s growth strategy centers on increasing its public sector presence by leveraging technological advancements and targeted acquisitions.

History

Founded in 2000 by Damir Davidovic with its main office in El Segundo, California, Neogov secured its initial significant external funding in October 2016 from the private equity firm Warburg Pincus. This capital injection accelerated the company’s growth trajectory and product innovation efforts. Between 2009 and 2019, Neogov earned repeated recognition on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private enterprises in the United States. Following this investment, the firm pursued expansion through strategic acquisitions.

In 2017, Neogov acquired FirstNet Learning, an online workforce training company based in Denver. The subsequent year saw an enhancement of its HR software portfolio with the purchase of High Line Corporation, an Ontario-based vendor specializing in HR, payroll, and benefits solutions; this deal expanded Neogov’s client base to over 6,000 organizations within the public sector and education markets. Early in 2021, Neogov completed a merger with PowerDMS, a provider of cloud-based policy compliance and accreditation software for law enforcement agencies.

During 2021, additional funding was obtained from The Carlyle Group alongside Warburg Pincus, reportedly valuing Neogov at more than $1 billion and granting it unicorn status. Following this milestone, Neogov broadened its public safety technology offerings by acquiring three law enforcement technology companies in January 2022: PlanIt Schedule (specializing in employee scheduling), Agency360 (focused on field training management), and CueHit (providing citizen feedback solutions). In June 2023, the company further expanded by acquiring Discover eGov, a New York-based HR software provider serving civil service and local government clients.

Neogov has been a regular feature on the GovTech 100 roster of top public sector technology firms. As of 2022, its services extended to over 13,000 public sector agencies. In September 2024, Neogov introduced Vetted, a background screening tool developed specifically for law enforcement recruitment by government entities.