co:census
co:census is a MWBE/DBE certified public benefit corporation specializing in research studies, community engagement, and urban planning with a focus on transportation, economic development, and public health. The company integrates cultural competency with technology, offering a patented SMS and online survey platform equipped with AI tools for transcription and analysis of public feedback. Since its founding in 2018, co:census has collaborated on over 50 studies with city, state, and regional transportation agencies and major architecture and engineering firms, helping clients become community-informed and culturally competent in their public projects. Their technology and work have been featured in notable media such as Business Insider and Crain's New York, positioning them as a leader in culturally competent urban planning and public engagement solutions.
co:census
co:census is a MWBE/DBE certified public benefit corporation specializing in research studies, community engagement, and urban planning with a focus on transportation, economic development, and public health. The company integrates cultural competency with technology, offering a patented SMS and online survey platform equipped with AI tools for transcription and analysis of public feedback. Since its founding in 2018, co:census has collaborated on over 50 studies with city, state, and regional transportation agencies and major architecture and engineering firms, helping clients become community-informed and culturally competent in their public projects. Their technology and work have been featured in notable media such as Business Insider and Crain's New York, positioning them as a leader in culturally competent urban planning and public engagement solutions.
TL;DR
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: New York
Product: Patented SMS & online survey platform with AI transcription/analysis (enterprise AI SaaS + services)
Focus: Community engagement, transportation, economic development, public health
Certifications: MWBE / DBE; public benefit corporation
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Public engagement and community-informed urban planning for transportation, economic development, and public health
Founded
2018
Industry
Civic tech / urban planning / public engagement
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
Pre-seed round listed in company disclosures
Pre-seed round listed in company disclosures
1600000.00
Seed round reported at approximately $1.6M
Non-equity assistance event
Investor Signal
“Tubbs Ventures (investor announced Nov 2023); Google for Startups Black Founders Fund recipient; New Age Capital referenced as an existing investor”