Polaris Software Company Profile
Polaris Software, founded in 1999 and privately held with 75 employees, develops a cloud-based compliance software platform that automates and streamlines workflow for public sector organizations like police forces and local authorities to efficiently process traffic violations, and has completed one financing round with private equity backing, acquiring four companies—including SiteStream, Clarity Information Solutions, Chronicle Systems, and Farthest Gate—primarily through buyout/LBO deals between 2023 and 2025.
Overview
- Year Founded: 1999
- Status: Private
- Employees: 75
- Latest Deal Type: PE Growth
- Financing Rounds: 1
- Investments: 4
General Information
Polaris Software is a developer of a compliance software platform designed to automate, optimize, and streamline workflows for public sector organizations. The company's cloud-based, vendor-independent back office application software assists police forces and local authorities in efficiently processing various offenses, such as speeding, running red lights, parking, bus lane, and yellow box violations. This enables clients to free up resources and increase scalability, positively impacting productivity.
- Website: www.polarissoftware.com
- Formerly Known As: StarTraq
- Ownership Status: Privately Held (backing)
- Financing Status: Private Equity-Backed
- Corporate Office:
- StarTraq House, Banbury Office Village, Noral Way
- Banbury OX16 2SB
- England, United Kingdom
- +44 0333
- Primary Industry: Business/Productivity Software
- Vertical(s): SaaS
Investments (4)
Polaris Software’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with SiteStream (Business/Productivity Software) on 09-Dec-2025.
- SiteStream (Business/Productivity Software)
- Deal Date: 09-Dec-2025
- Deal Type: Buyout/LBO
- Industry: Business/Productivity Software
- Clarity Information Solutions
- Deal Date: 25-Oct-2024
- Deal Type: Buyout/LBO
- Industry: IT Consulting and Outsourcing
- Chronicle Systems
- Deal Date: 30-Jan-2024
- Deal Type: Buyout/LBO
- Industry: Business/Productivity Software
- Farthest Gate
- Deal Date: 12-Sep-2023
- Deal Type: Buyout/LBO
- Industry: IT Consulting and Outsourcing
Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1):
- SiteStream (Business/Productivity Software)
- Location: Beverly, MA
- Year Founded: 2022
FAQs
When was Polaris Software founded?
Polaris Software was founded in 1999.
Where is Polaris Software headquartered?
Polaris Software is headquartered in Banbury, United Kingdom.
What is the size of Polaris Software?
Polaris Software has 75 total employees.
What industry is Polaris Software in?
Polaris Software’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.
Is Polaris Software a private or public company?
Polaris Software is a Private company.
What is Polaris Software’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Polaris Software is not specified.
Who are Polaris Software’s investors?
August Equity has invested in Polaris Software.