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Alumni Ventures Re-Invests in RapidSOS to Continue Revolutionizing Emergency Response

RapidSOS CEO Michael Martin Recently Discussed His Company on AV’s Tech Optimist Podcast

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Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active VC firms, is a proud investor in RapidSOS. The company is enhancing emergency services by providing 911 dispatchers and field responders with data from millions of connected devices, including smartphones, connected cars, and home IoT. AV has participated in multiple rounds raised by RapidSOS, most recently a $150 million Series C led by BlackRock.

CEO Michael Martin co-founded RapidSOS to connect any device or system with emergency responders during critical moments. Since launching in 2012, the company has unified every first responder agency in the U.S. and expanded its reach to six countries, transforming the way emergency information is relayed. In 2023 alone, RapidSOS supported 171 million emergencies, delivering real-time location updates, health profiles, and critical data from smartphones, home security systems, vehicles, and more.

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“We’re on a mission to revolutionize emergency services, ensuring that first responders are supported by the best technology available,” said Martin, who recently discussed his company on AV’s Tech Optimist podcast. “Every day, RapidSOS is proving that integrating technology with emergency response can save lives.”

“Every day, RapidSOS is proving that integrating technology with emergency response can save lives.”
Michael Martin
CEO of RapidSOS

The company’s recent Series C funding will help enhance its data integration capabilities, leverage AI to manage information overload, and develop predictive measures to prevent emergencies before they occur. In May 2024, RapidSOS announced Harmony, the first copilot for public safety, designed to integrate billions of data payloads into 911 and first responders’ existing software and operational procedures during an emergency.

“As a repeat investor, we continue to believe in RapidSOS and their commitment to innovation and excellence in public safety,” said AV Founder and CEO Mike Collins, who hosted the conversation with Martin on AV’s Tech Optimist podcast. “With the integration of AI, RapidSOS will streamline the flow of information to first responders, making their jobs easier and more effective.”

About RapidSOS

RapidSOS is an intelligent safety company that harnesses artificial and human intelligence to fuse life-saving data from 540M+ connected devices, apps, and sensors from 200+ global technology companies to over 21,000 public safety agencies in six countries. Whether there’s an unsafe moment or an emergency, RapidSOS Ready devices, vehicles, homes, or buildings deliver essential data to the right place when it matters most.

About Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures offers accredited individuals access to professional-grade venture capital, a key asset class missing from the portfolios of many sophisticated investors. Since 2014, AV has raised $1.3+ billion from 10,000+ investors and backed 1,400+ unique portfolio companies. AV is a top 20 VC firm in North America according to CB Insights and the #1 most active VC firm in the U.S., and #3 most active in the world, according to PitchBook’s 2022 and 2023 rankings. AV has won awards from Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Benzinga, and the US FinTech Awards. AV funds are private, for-profit, and not affiliated with or sanctioned by any school.

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The Tech Optimist Podcast, presented by Alumni Ventures (AV), focuses on the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. True to our name, we are passionate about technology and its potential to drive positive change. We explore our lane through interviews with founders, investors, and futurists; discussions of new innovations; and reviews of trends in tech and venture capital. Subscribe Here »

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