50 State

What 50 State does

50 State is a Washington, DC-based bipartisan strategic consulting firm founded in 2014 by Phil Cox, the former Executive Director of the Republican Governors Association (RGA), and Colm O'Comartun, the former Executive Director of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA). The firm delivers state-level advocacy, public affairs, government relations, and policy advisory services to corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits that operate in or are regulated by US state governments. Its service portfolio comprises eight integrated offerings: State Government Relations; Strategic Political and Policy Messaging; Brand Awareness and Thought Leadership; Venue Creation; State Policy Analysis and Research; National Political Committee Engagement; Lobbyist Vetting and Management; and Executive Engagement. The firm positions itself as "the only bipartisan firm with reach into all 50 states," claiming trusted relationships with governors and their staff across the political spectrum—a direct inheritance of the founders' RGA/DGA tenures (2010-2014).

The firm's business model is straightforward professional-services consulting: enterprise engagements are sold direct to corporate government affairs teams, trade-association leadership, and nonprofit executives via relationship-based business development. There is no disclosed pricing model, software product, or technology platform; revenue is generated exclusively through consulting fees, and the firm is structured as a privately held LLC (50 State LLC) at 1401 H Street NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC. Named enterprise clients include Walgreens, AT&T, McKinsey & Company, America's Public Television Stations (APTS), EducationSuperHighway, and the Alzheimer's Association/AIM—several of which have stated relationships approaching a decade. The team comprises roughly 13 professionals spanning founding and managing partners, vice-president, managing directors, a research director, and a director of operations, with prior experience concentrated in the RGA, DGA, congressional offices, and gubernatorial administrations of both parties.

Name

50 State

Legal name

50 State LLC

Website

https://50-state.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

50 State is a Washington, DC-based bipartisan government affairs and strategic consulting firm, founded in 2014 by former RGA and DGA executive directors, providing state-level advocacy, public affairs, and government relations services to corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits across all 50 US states.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Strategic Consulting Services: Professional consulting fees for government relations, state-level advocacy, public affairs strategy, and policy analysis services provided to corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

50 State is a strategic consulting firm that provides state-level government relations, public affairs, issue advocacy, and policy advisory services to corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits. Its offering spans eight integrated service areas: State Government Relations, Strategic Political and Policy Messaging, Brand Awareness and Thought Leadership, Venue Creation, State Policy Analysis and Research, National Political Committee Engagement, Lobbyist Vetting and Management, and Executive Engagement, delivered under a unified 50-state bipartisan strategy.

Product overview

50 State is a strategic consulting firm offering a unified portfolio of government relations and policy advisory services rather than a software product platform. The core offering consists of eight integrated service areas: State Government Relations, Strategic Political and Policy Messaging, Brand Awareness and Thought Leadership, Venue Creation, State Policy Analysis and Research, National Political Committee Engagement, Lobbyist Vetting and Management, and Executive Engagement. These services work together as a comprehensive 50-state strategy designed to help companies, trade associations, and nonprofits navigate state government processes and achieve policy goals regardless of state party leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• State Government Relations Government relations services helping corporate, association, and nonprofit clients navigate state government processes and achieve policy objectives across all 50 states.
• Strategic Political and Policy Messaging Strategic communications services that help clients craft and communicate policy positions effectively to state policymakers and stakeholders.
• Brand Awareness and Thought Leadership Services to help clients build their reputation and establish thought leadership in state-level policy discussions and government affairs.
• Venue Creation Services focused on creating opportunities and forums for clients to engage with state policymakers and influencers.
• State Policy Analysis and Research In-depth research and analysis of state-level policies, legislative environments, and political landscapes to inform client strategies.
• National Political Committee Engagement Engagement with national political organizations and committees to advance client interests at the state level through bipartisan relationships.
• Lobbyist Vetting and Management Services to identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with state-level lobbyists on behalf of clients.
• Executive Engagement Facilitation of direct engagement between client executives and state government leaders, including governors, their staff, and administration officials.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cassidy & Associates: Long-established bipartisan government relations firm offering strategic consulting, lobbying, and public affairs at the federal and state level. Closely comparable service mix and client base to 50 State.
• Subject Matter: Bipartisan strategic communications and government affairs firm serving Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and nonprofits. Overlaps directly with 50 State's communications, advocacy, and policy engagement offerings.
• Capitol Counsel: Bipartisan lobbying and government affairs firm serving corporate, association, and nonprofit clients on federal and state policy. Closely comparable business model and bipartisan differentiator to 50 State.
• BGR Group: Bipartisan government affairs and public relations firm with similar reach across federal and state policy, founded by former senior political staff on both sides of the aisle. Directly comparable in business model (retainer-based lobbying/consulting) and bipartisan positioning.
• Alpine Group: Bipartisan government relations and public affairs firm with a multi-state practice serving corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits. Directly comparable in positioning, client segments, and service scope.
• Forbes Tate Partners: Bipartisan government affairs and public affairs firm founded by political and campaign veterans. Competes directly with 50 State for corporate, association, and nonprofit advocacy clients across state and federal policymaker engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Squire Patton Boggs: Global law and public policy firm with a major state and federal government relations practice. Serves the same enterprise and association client base as 50 State, but with significantly broader legal, regulatory, and international capabilities.
• Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Major international law firm with a substantial government affairs practice. Competes with 50 State for corporate advocacy mandates but serves clients primarily through its legal platform rather than a focused bipartisan advisory model.
• Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck: Large AmLaw 200 firm with one of the most prominent federal and state government relations practices in the U.S. Competes for the same enterprise and association clients as 50 State but as part of a much broader legal services portfolio.
• Holland & Knight: Large law firm with a substantial public policy and regulatory group covering state-level advocacy. Overlaps with 50 State's state government relations work as part of a broader full-service legal practice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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