Curate has closed a $1.65 million round of funding, the company announced recently.

According to a release, the round was led by Idea Fund of La Crosse, with Allos Ventures as a “significant” contributor. The money will be used to help the company expand nationally, grow sales operations, reach new markets and make continuous improvements to its technology platform.

“We are excited to put this new investment to work to increase our team and accelerate our growth in all 50 states where local governments are having a more significant impact than ever on development, health, transportation, housing and economic issues that affect local, national and international businesses,” Curate CEO Taralinda Willis said in a statement.

To date, Curate is being used by business development and government affairs professionals from more than 125 business and associations in 21 states across the country.