Neumo Taps Insider Matt Coury as CEO to Drive Post-Merger Growth

CENTREVILLE, VA – March 16, 2026 – In a decisive move signaling a new phase of strategic acceleration, Neumo, a major force in government technology, has appointed its President, Matt Coury, as Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is effective immediately.

Coury succeeds Paul Colangelo, who stewarded one of Neumo's foundational companies, Avenu Insights & Analytics, for nearly a decade before overseeing the combined entity's launch. Colangelo will transition to a role on the Board of Directors, ensuring continuity as the company pushes forward with its ambitious agenda. The leadership change comes just seven months after Neumo's formation and underscores a strategic focus on deep integration and aggressive growth in the rapidly evolving public sector software market.

A New Chapter for a New Company

Neumo is a relatively new name but represents the culmination of a major strategic consolidation in the GovTech space. The company was officially launched in August 2025, forged from the merger of three established industry players: Avenu Insights & Analytics, Intellectual Technology Inc. (ITI), and GovOS. This combination was orchestrated by Arlington Capital Partners, a Washington, D.C.-based private investment firm with a deep portfolio in government-regulated industries.

The merger created one of the largest software providers dedicated exclusively to the public sector, boasting a combined legacy of over 100 years and serving more than 4,500 state and local government clients across North America. The company's mission is to modernize government operations, from judicial systems and DMVs to revenue compliance and public administration, through a unified, cloud-based platform. This scale and focus earned Neumo a place on the prestigious 2026 GovTech 100 list, marking it as a key company to watch.

Michael Lustbader, a Managing Partner at Arlington Capital, commented on the company's trajectory and the leadership change. "Neumo has built a market-leading platform and strong momentum in the market, and we are thrilled for Matt to step into the CEO role to lead the company into its next chapter," he stated. "We are also immensely grateful to Paul for his leadership and stewardship over the years. Under his tenure, Paul helped drive significant growth and lay the foundation for what is now Neumo, positioning the company for sustained long-term success."

The Integration Specialist Takes the Helm

Matt Coury is not an outsider brought in to shake things up, but an internal leader who was central to the company's creation. As President since Neumo's inception, he has been a key architect of its post-merger strategy. His background makes him uniquely suited for the challenges of harmonizing three distinct companies into a single, efficient powerhouse.

Prior to the merger, Coury was the CEO and President of GovOS, one of the three constituent companies. His experience, however, extends beyond leading a single entity. Coury previously led value creation initiatives at Vista Equity Partners, a firm renowned for its operational expertise in growing software companies. There, he guided a portfolio of over 80 software businesses through periods of transformation. This experience, combined with an eight-year tenure at Boston Consulting Group focusing on integration and strategic transformation, has equipped him with a playbook for exactly the phase Neumo is now entering.

"Since partnering with the Company, we've seen firsthand its culture of innovation and the significant opportunity ahead," Lustbader added. "Matt is exceptionally well positioned to build on that foundation and accelerate Neumo's next phase of growth."

His appointment signals that the primary focus for Neumo is now executing its integration plan—unifying teams, systems, and product roadmaps—to fully leverage the scale achieved through the merger and deliver a seamless experience to its vast customer base.

The Private Equity Playbook in Public Service

The formation of Neumo and its current leadership strategy are emblematic of a broader trend: the increasing influence of private equity in the government technology sector. Firms like Arlington Capital Partners see significant opportunity in a market characterized by legacy systems, fragmented providers, and a pressing need for digital transformation.

Arlington Capital's playbook involves identifying complementary companies, combining them to create scale, and installing leadership with a proven track record in integration and value creation to drive growth. The GovTech market is particularly attractive due to its stability, supported by consistent public funding, and the non-discretionary need for its services. By consolidating the market, these firms aim to create comprehensive platforms that can serve as a one-stop-shop for government agencies, a compelling proposition for public officials looking to simplify procurement and modernize their technology stack.

Neumo stands as a primary case study for this strategy. The combination of Avenu's revenue compliance expertise, ITI's DMV solutions, and GovOS's public administration software created a portfolio with few direct rivals in terms of breadth. Coury's elevation to CEO is the logical next step in realizing the full potential of that combination.

A Vision for Modernizing Government

Under Coury's leadership, Neumo is poised to intensify its efforts to provide state and local governments with the tools to meet modern citizen expectations. The company's unified cloud platform offers solutions for everything from digital case management in courts and self-service kiosks at the DMV to managing short-term rental compliance and processing public records requests.

In his new role, Coury is focused on building upon this foundation. "It is an honor to step into the role of CEO at such an exciting moment for Neumo," he shared. "We have built a market-leading platform serving state and local governments, supported by a strong and engaged customer base, exceptional people, and innovative products. By continuing to invest in our teams, our product innovation, and our customer partnerships, we will strengthen our leadership position and help governments deliver modern, secure solutions for the communities they serve."

This sentiment of a smooth and forward-looking transition was echoed by outgoing CEO Paul Colangelo. "After nine and a half years leading Avenu and Neumo, I am incredibly proud of the team and the company we have built together," Colangelo said. "We have grown the business and established a leading position in government technology, and I have full confidence in Matt's leadership as Neumo continues its strong trajectory." With a new leader purpose-built for its next phase, Neumo is set to accelerate its mission to redefine the relationship between citizens and their governments through technology.