What Hart InterCivic does

Hart InterCivic is a privately held Austin, Texas-based provider of voting systems and election management technology for state, county, and city-level government elections in the United States. Founded in 1914, the company has more than a century of experience in the election technology industry and currently deploys its systems across more than 800 jurisdictions, 26,000+ precincts, and 20 states, serving nearly 30 million registered voters.

The company operates two primary product platforms: Verity Voting (VVSG 1.0 certified) and Verity Vanguard (VVSG 2.0 EAC certified — the first voting system in the nation to earn this certification in July 2025). The platforms comprise hardware devices for ballot printing, marking, scanning, and accessible voting, plus software suites for ballot design, device programming, tabulation, and centralized vote-by-mail processing. Hart's core technical differentiator is a patented Optical Character Recognition (OCR) engine that reads human-readable text directly from ballots rather than barcodes or QR codes, supported by an air-gapped system architecture with no physical networking hardware, military-grade hardening to DISA STIGs, and a portfolio of 20+ patents covering OCR, tamper-evidence, transportable equipment, and ballot recovery.

Hart generates revenue through direct B2G enterprise sales of voting hardware, software licensing and upgrades (DIY upgrades are free; on-site upgrades are fee-based), professional services including implementation, maintenance, training, and election-day support, and recurring supplies/consumables through channel partners such as Cranel Versitec and BBCS. Pricing is quote-based through government procurement (RFP) processes, with sales conducted via a direct field sales team and regional offices spanning coast to coast. The company's leadership is led by CEO Julie Mathis, with CTO Jim Canter overseeing technology development. Hart is owned in part by private equity sponsor H.I.G. Capital (which invested in 2011) and The CapStreet Group (which invested in 2005), and maintains strategic partnerships with Microsoft (independent verification), CISA, DHS, EAC, and accessibility advocacy groups.

Name

Hart InterCivic

Legal name

Hart InterCivic, Inc.

Website

https://hartintercivic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hart InterCivic is a privately held Austin, Texas-based provider of voting systems and election management technology serving U.S. state and county government elections, with Verity and Vanguard platforms deployed across 800+ jurisdictions and 20 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Election Technology and Voting Systems

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Electoral Support & Election Observation (BPADAGAA)

Keywords

• Election technology systems
• Voting machines hardware
• Ballot tabulation software
• Election management software
• Voter verification systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Voting System Hardware Sales: Sale of voting hardware including ballot marking devices, scanners, printers, and related election equipment. Products include Vanguard (VVSG 2.0 certified) and Verity (VVSG 1.0 certified) product lines.
2. Software Licenses and Upgrades: Software licensing and upgrade services for election management software. Do-it-yourself software upgrades are free; on-site upgrades performed by Hart experts are available for a fee.
3. Professional Services: Comprehensive professional services including implementation, preventative maintenance, equipment readiness, on-site training, election day support, Logic and Accuracy Ballot Service (LABS), and extended warranties.
4. Supplies and Consumables: Sale of voting supplies, printer consumables (toner cartridges, drums), scanner parts, and accessories through partners like Cranel Versitec and BBCS.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hart InterCivic designs, manufactures, and supports voting systems for U.S. state, county, and city election offices. The company sells two product platforms — Verity Vanguard (VVSG 2.0 certified, the first in the nation) and Verity Voting (VVSG 1.0 certified) — comprising ballot printers, ballot marking devices, scanners, accessible voting devices, and election management software. Hart also provides professional services including implementation, training, election-day support, and post-election audits.

Product overview

Hart InterCivic offers two distinct voting system platforms: Verity Vanguard (VVSG 2.0 certified) and Verity Voting (VVSG 1.0 certified). Verity Vanguard comprises hardware devices (Boost for ballot issuance, Flex for ballot marking, Vault for scanning, Adapt for accessible voting) and the Workspace software suite (Define, Deploy, Results, Capture modules) for end-to-end election management. Verity Voting is a complete ecosystem including Print (on-demand printing), Touch Writer (accessible marking), Scan (secure capture), Duo/Duo Go (hybrid voting), Controller (centralized management), and Central (mail ballot processing). Both platforms feature voter-verifiable paper trails, are not connected to any network, and are designed, developed, and manufactured in the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Verity: VVSG 1.0 certified election technology solution with comprehensive voting system including Verity Print, Verity Touch Writer, Verity Scan, Verity Central, Verity Duo, and Verity Controller for end-to-end election management.
• Verity Vanguard

Products and services

• Verity Vanguard Next-generation VVSG 2.0 certified voting system platform comprising Vanguard hardware devices (Boost for ballot issuance, Flex for ballot marking, Vault for scanning, Adapt for accessible all-in-one voting) and the Vanguard Workspace software suite for end-to-end election management; designed for U.S. state and county election offices.
• Vanguard Boost On-demand ballot printing device and VotePass ticket issuer for polling-place ballot issuance; 100% air-gapped, EAC-certified, integrates with electronic poll books, and supports provisional ballot management for election administrators.
• Vanguard Flex Universal ballot marking device weighing 16 pounds with a 15-inch touchscreen; produces 100% human-verifiable paper ballots and supports full accessibility features for voters with disabilities.
• Vanguard Vault Next-generation precinct scanning solution featuring patented landing lights and up to four redundant storage locations for human-readable vote data; supports both hand-marked and ballot-marking-device ballots.
• Vanguard Adapt All-in-one voting device allowing voters to mark, verify, and cast ballots without touching paper; features front accessibility access, hands-free verification glass, and self-contained ballot deposit.
• Vanguard Workspace End-to-end election management software suite including Define for ballot design, Deploy for device programming, Results for tabulation and reporting, and Capture for centralized scanning and adjudication.
• Verity Voting VVSG 1.0 certified election technology ecosystem including Print, Touch Writer, Scan, Duo, Controller, and Central for paper voting, accessible ballot marking, hybrid voting, and centralized vote-by-mail processing for U.S. election offices.
• Verity Print On-demand ballot printing solution with automated ballot management that eliminates the need for pre-printed ballots, reducing waste and logistical challenges for election offices.
• Verity Touch Writer Accessible ballot marking device producing full-sized identical printed ballots for all voters, equipped with a full range of accessibility features for private and independent voting.
• Verity Scan Digital scanning solution for paper ballots with clear voter instructions, alerts for second-chance voting, digital capture of full ballot images, and redundant physically separate storage of voting data.
• Verity Duo Ballot marking device that creates paper records with votes tabulated from human-readable text rather than barcodes, featuring an intuitive touchscreen and printed paper vote record for end-to-end auditability.
• Verity Duo Go Portable voting device purpose-built for curbside and mobile voting, 22% smaller and 42% lighter than comparable mobile solutions, with the full array of accessibility features.
• Verity Controller Centralized poll management system enabling programming of one master device for up to twelve individual voting devices, reducing poll worker touchpoints and ensuring accurate election setup.
• Verity Central High-speed centralized scanning solution for vote-by-mail ballot capture with onscreen adjudication, scalable workstation setup, and the ability to scan without tabulating prior to Election Day.
• Vanguard Capture Optional module for Vanguard Workspace for processing high volumes of by-mail ballots; scalable solution supporting up to eight networked commercial off-the-shelf high-speed scanners and workstations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of customers who switched from another vendor found Verity to be a better product
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Partnership to bring independent verification tools to elections. Voters in Franklin County, Idaho had the opportunity to test an innovative new tool during the November 2022 election to increase confidence in elections through Microsoft-powered independent verification.
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHart is an active participant in DHS Election Security Roundtables and collaborates with CISA on election security best practices. CISA has compiled free cybersecurity services and tools for organizations. Hart provides resources linking to CISA guidance on MDM (Mis-, Dis-, Malinformation), incident response, and election infrastructure protection.
• Cranel VersitecsupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for scanner service and supplies. Cranel Versitec is Hart's partner for Canon and Kodak scanner needs including service, extended warranties, and scanner consumables such as roller kits and cleaning supplies.
• BBCS (Printer Service Partner)supportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for OKI and Brother printer service, support, and parts. Customers can order toner cartridges, drums, and other printer supplies directly from BBCS.
• U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAC oversees definition of federal voting system certification requirements and the testing process. Hart's systems must meet EAC VVSG standards and undergo testing at EAC-accredited Voting System Test Laboratories (VSTLs).
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoting system vendors participate in DHS Sector Coordinating Council to discuss cybersecurity for election infrastructure. DHS has identified elections as critical infrastructure for the U.S.
• Center for Tech and Civic LifesupportGTM or Marketing PartnerHart provides voter education resources including access to Center for Tech and Civic Life's 4 Course Series on trusted election information, improving election websites, accessible communication, social media engagement, and combating election misinformation.
• National Federation of the BlindsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy group that supports Hart in always enhancing the accessibility of voting technology.
• Coalition of Texas with DisabilitiessupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy group partner supporting Hart's accessibility enhancements for voting technology.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VR Systems: VR Systems provides election management software and voter registration systems used by U.S. jurisdictions. Adjacent but partial overlap with Hart's election management suite, serving similar customers via state/county procurement.
• Tenex Software Solutions: Tenex offers election management software (EMS) and ballot design tools used alongside certified tabulation hardware. Overlaps with Hart's Vanguard Workspace (Define/Deploy) software modules, serving the same state/county election officials.
• Election Systems & Software (ES&S): ES&S is the largest U.S. voting systems vendor, supplying hardware, software, and services to jurisdictions nationwide. Both companies sell end-to-end voting systems (ballot marking, scanning, tabulation) to state and county election offices under similar procurement models, competing head-to-head for the same contracts.
• Unisyn Voting Solutions: Unisyn provides certified voting systems including ballot scanning and tabulation solutions for U.S. jurisdictions. A smaller direct competitor selling end-to-end election technology to state and county election offices.
• Dominion Voting Systems: Dominion is one of the three principal U.S. voting systems vendors, offering ImageCast and Democracy Suite products to state and county election offices. Direct competitor to Hart's Verity and Vanguard lines for federal VVSG-certified systems and state-level procurements.

Regional players

• Smartmatic: Smartmatic is a global election technology vendor operating primarily outside the U.S. Comparable in product scope (ballot marking, scanning, tabulation) but operates in a different geography (Latin America, Europe, Philippines) and only has limited U.S. presence.

Others

• SLI Compliance (Voting System Test Lab): SLI is an EAC-accredited Voting System Test Laboratory that performs federal certification testing on voting systems like Hart's. A critical ecosystem partner rather than a competitor — Hart must complete SLI's testing to achieve EAC certification.
• Microsoft (Election Integrity): Microsoft partnered with Hart on independent election verification tools (pilot in Franklin County, ID, 2022). Although not a voting systems competitor, Microsoft is an ecosystem partner whose technology roadmap (e.g., ElectionGuard) increasingly intersects with Hart's audit/verification story.

Emerging players

• KNOWiNK: KNOWiNK specializes in electronic poll books and voter check-in technology that integrates with Hart's Vanguard Boost and other certified voting systems. Emerged as a leading poll book vendor and a complementary ecosystem partner to Hart's hardware.
• ClearBallot / ClearVote: ClearBallot offers voting systems with central-scan architecture and audit capabilities. Targets the same state/county election market as Hart, often positioned around transparency and post-election audit use cases.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

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