Voatz

Voatz is a Boston-based technology company that specializes in blockchain-secured mobile voting solutions. Founded in 2014, Voatz launched its platform publicly in 2016 and has raised $7 million in Series A funding. The company focuses on providing a mobile-first voting platform that enhances accessibility for military personnel, overseas citizens, and voters with disabilities. The Voatz mobile voting platform utilizes biometric authentication, encryption, and a permissioned blockchain to securely record votes. It offers full transparency through blockchain-backed audit trails and has conducted public-facing audits in collaboration with organizations like the National Cybersecurity Center. Voatz has successfully implemented its solutions in various U.S. elections, including the first federal mobile voting pilot in West Virginia during the 2018 midterms, and has served millions of voters across multiple countries, including a deployment in Canadian municipal elections. The company continues to expand its offerings and has been recognized as a trusted provider by the Government Blockchain Association.