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AVTV: RapidSOS

AVTV features RapidSOS, an emergency response data platform providing a direct data link from connected devices to 9-1-1 and first responders

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AVTV features RapidSOS, an emergency response data platform providing a direct data link from connected devices to 9-1-1 and first responders. AVTV videos feature Alumni Ventures’ portfolio companies sharing their stories and asks with our community.

Today, we hear from Michael Martin, the CEO and Co-Founder of RapidSOS, a platform providing a direct data link from millions of connected devices to 9-1-1 and first responders. In this video, Michael shares the inspiration behind founding RapidSOS, the benefits it brings to the market, stories of the platform in action, and the company’s ask of the AV community.

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Company Asks

Ask 1: If you work for a tech company with access to sensor data, help us get that data into the hands of 9-1-1 and first responders.

Ask 2: If you are part of a state or federal agency, we want to partner with you to get this information into your hands.

Ask 3: Hiring is critical for us. Please refer people to our team.

Click here to learn more, apply, or refer contacts.

RapidSOS is a New York-based software company supplying a data-driven emergency response platform that automatically funnels critical information from callers to public safety answering points (PSAP), like 9-1-1. The platform’s data enables first responders to react in emergency situations in the quickest and most informed manner. Click here to learn more about RapidSOS.

AV Funds invested in RapidSOS: Castor Ventures, Strawberry Creek Ventures, Waterman Ventures, Yard Ventures, Chestnut Street Ventures, Spike Ventures, AV Social Impact Fund, Total Access Fund, Nassau Street Ventures, and Elite Engineers Fund

These videos feature members of portfolio companies in which certain Alumni Ventures Funds have invested and may contain factual or forward-looking statements of such members. Neither AV nor any of its affiliated companies represents, warrants, or guarantees the accuracy or the completeness of the information. You agree not to rely on the information contained herein for any investment, business, or financial purpose.
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