What Capitol Partners does

Capitol Partners, LLC. is a Sacramento-based, privately held government affairs and public affairs consulting firm serving clients navigating California state legislative and regulatory processes. The firm offers three integrated service lines: Government Relations (legislative and regulatory advocacy, including bill passage/defense and administrative rule influence), Government & Political Consulting (strategic positioning and political strategy), and Government Marketing (tailored approaches for influencing public policy outcomes). Its value proposition rests on bipartisan counsel and deep institutional ties to the California Legislature, Governor's Office, and other state decision-makers, supplemented by team members' prior senior experience in the Assembly Speaker's Office, Assembly Majority Leader's office, and the Department of Health (now DHCS).

The firm serves a horizontally diversified client base including public corporations (Abbott, CVS, Cargill, Bechtel, Robert Bosch, General Dynamics IT, Darden Restaurants, Luxottica), industry associations (California Hospital Association, California Assisted Living Association, California Association of Physician Assistants), and nonprofit and government entities. Healthcare is the most heavily represented vertical across the named client roster, reflecting partner Erin Levi's 18+ years of specialization in health and long-term care policy.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees billed via quote-based, undisclosed retainer arrangements typical of Sacramento lobbying firms. Client acquisition is relationship-driven through direct partner-led engagement with CEOs, senior management, corporate counsel, and association leadership, rather than through digital or productized channels. The firm maintains a professional website and a curated resources page aggregating California political news and legislative portals as supporting market presence infrastructure.

Name

Capitol Partners

Legal name

Capitol Partners, LLC.

Website

https://capitolpartnersca.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Capitol Partners is a Sacramento-based government affairs firm providing government relations, political consulting, and government marketing services to corporations, associations, and government entities navigating California state legislative and regulatory processes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Relations & Public Affairs Consulting

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Affairs, Government Relations & Lobbying (BPAFADAB)

Keywords

• Government relations
• Public affairs consulting
• Legislative advocacy
• Political consulting
• Government marketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

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. Government Relations Consulting Services: Professional consulting fees for government relations, strategic positioning, and communications services provided to corporations, associations, and government entities navigating California state government.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Capitol Partners is a Sacramento-based government and public affairs consulting firm that represents corporate, association, and public-sector clients before the California Legislature, state agencies, and the Governor's office. The firm delivers government relations, political and policy consulting, and government marketing services designed to influence legislative and regulatory outcomes. Engagements are partner-led and built on long-standing bipartisan relationships with California policymakers.

Product overview

Capitol Partners, LLC. (CP) is a full-service public affairs consulting firm offering a unified portfolio of government relations, political consulting, and government marketing services. The three core service offerings—Government Relations, Government & Political Consulting, and Government Marketing—work together to provide comprehensive counsel combining advocacy proficiency, strategic positioning, and communications. The firm serves diverse clients including public corporations, private interests, associations, and government entities, helping them navigate legislative and regulatory challenges in California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Government Relations Direct advocacy and representation before the California Legislature, state agencies, and the Governor's office on behalf of corporate, association, and public-sector clients. Designed for organizations needing sustained in-state political engagement, bill monitoring, and legislative strategy.
• Government & Political Consulting Strategic counsel on California political, policy, and regulatory matters, including policy analysis, stakeholder mapping, and political intelligence. Built for clients navigating complex state-level legislative or regulatory environments.
• Government Marketing Marketing and communications services targeted at government audiences, supporting clients in positioning issues, building stakeholder coalitions, and engaging public-sector decision-makers.

Named customers23 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• KP Public Affairs: Sacramento government affairs and public affairs firm providing legislative advocacy, coalition building, and strategic communications to associations and corporations navigating California policy.
• The Politico Group: California-based lobbying and public affairs firm focused on legislative advocacy, regulatory engagement, and political strategy for associations and corporations — direct competitive peer.
• Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni, LLP: Long-established Sacramento-based government affairs, lobbying, and political law firm representing associations, corporations, and coalitions in California — the closest direct competitor to Capitol Partners.
• Apalla Group: Sacramento-based lobbying and public affairs firm with deep California legislative and regulatory relationships, competing for association and corporate government relations mandates.
• Lang Hansen O'Malley & Miller Government Relations: Sacramento government relations firm providing legislative, regulatory, and procurement advocacy to healthcare, education, and corporate clients — directly comparable practice mix.
• Public Policy Advocates: California-focused government relations and public affairs firm offering lobbying, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement services comparable to Capitol Partners' core service lines.
• Acosta-Salazar, LLC: Sacramento-based government affairs firm offering legislative advocacy, regulatory monitoring, and political consulting to associations, corporations, and coalitions in California.
• Sloat Higgins Jensen & Associates: Sacramento-based government relations and lobbying firm serving healthcare, business, and association clients before the California Legislature and executive branch — directly comparable service mix and geography.

Broad incumbents

• Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP: Global law and government relations firm with a Sacramento office serving major corporate clients in California policy matters, overlapping with Capitol Partners' enterprise client base.
• Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: National law and lobbying firm with a significant Sacramento government affairs practice; competes with Capitol Partners on California legislative and regulatory work while offering federal, multi-state, and legal services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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