Prepared Raises $27M in Series B Funding to Advance AI-Powered Emergency Communication Platform
Prepared is a leader in assistive 911 technology, leveraging AI and multimedia to improve emergency response and public safety communication.
Company Name: Prepared
Location: New York City, NY
Sector: AI, Emergency Communications
Funding Details: Raised $27M in Series B funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from First Round Capital, M13, and NewView Capital. The total funding raised now amounts to $57M.
Purpose of Investment: The funds will be used to expand Prepared's operations and accelerate its platform development efforts.
Product and Innovation: Founded in 2019 by CEO Michael Chime, Prepared provides an AI-powered platform for emergency communication, offering mission-critical multimedia and text capabilities to public safety agencies. Its flagship product, Prepared Assist, is an assistive 911 platform that improves call-taking and dispatch efficiency by synthesizing next-generation data. Recently, the company introduced an Emergency SOS Live Video integration with Apple®, allowing iPhone® users to share live streaming, recorded video, photos, and texts during a 911 call. This feature, launching with iOS 18 in September, provides dispatchers with real-time video and media to better assess emergencies and provide help faster.
Recent Developments: Prepared partners with nearly 1,000 public safety agencies across 49 states, covering 97 million people.
About the Company: Prepared is a leader in assistive 911 technology, leveraging AI and multimedia to improve emergency response and public safety communication. The company's innovations are enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of 911 dispatch systems across the U.S.
