Tyler Technologies Inc.
Provider of proprietary software to the United States public sector, offering integrated software and technology services for local governments, courts, schools, and other government entities.
Investment Requirements
Company Overview
About Tyler Technologies Inc.
What They Buy
Target Companies:
- US public sector software exclusively
- Government technology services
- Local/state government, courts, schools focus
- Public safety and emergency services
Deal Structure:
- Cash and stock combination deals
- Range from small acquisitions to $2.3B (NIC)
- Integration into existing platform
Contact: Plano, Texas | Founded 1966 | 57+ years in public sector
Track Record
35 acquisitions completed (15 in last 5 years), including:
- NIC: Government digital services ($2.3B, 2021)
- Rapid Financial Solutions: Payment solutions (2022)
- MyCivic: Citizen engagement platform (2019)
Sector Focus:
- Local and state government systems
- Courts and judicial management
- K-12 education platforms
- Public safety and emergency services
- Tax and appraisal systems
- Enterprise financial systems
Geographic Coverage:
- 22 states across US
- Limited Canadian presence
- Nationwide government customer base
Recent Growth:
- Accelerated M&A activity (15 deals in 5 years)
- Deep public sector expertise since 1966
- Established relationships across all government levels
Founder Testimonials
"This announcement marks an exciting next chapter in our 30-year history, and one that we believe will create significant value for our government partners, employees and stockholders. The combined vision, strength and resources of our companies will accelerate our collective ability to provide innovative, efficient, transparent services to local, state and federal governments."
"As a leader in the payments solutions market for 20 years, we understand our clients' challenges when it comes to disbursing payments. We couldn't be more excited to be joining Tyler at this time. Our two organizations have a common focus on continuous innovation and a shared passion for making customer interactions stronger and more secure."
"We are excited to join the Tyler Technologies organization and elevate its citizen-facing applications with the addition of MyCivic. By combining Tyler's experience within the public sector with MyCivic's proven platform, we are confident that our solution will be more advanced and intuitive to fit the needs of communities of all sizes."
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Last updated: October 6, 2025
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