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Carbyne

Category: AI in Government / Public Sector

Carbyne provides a cloud-native, AI-powered platform for mission-critical emergency communications, enhancing how public safety and enterprises manage and respond to incidents. Carbyne was founded in 2015. The company is led by Amir Elichai. Based in New York, USA. Team size: 201-500. Total funding raised: $248M. Latest round: Acquired by Axon (Nov 2025). Key investors include Valor Equity Partners, Founders Fund, General Global Capital, Hanaco Ventures, Cox Enterprises, AT&T Ventures.

Founded
2015
Headquarters
New York, USA
Team size
201-500
Total funding
$248M

Value proposition

To modernize emergency response by providing a unified, cloud-native platform that delivers rich, real-time data such as live video, precise location, and instant messaging to emergency responders, thereby improving situational awareness, reducing response times, and ultimately saving lives.

Products and solutions

Carbyne APEX, Carbyne Universe, Carbyne Bridge, AI-V (AI-powered validation and verification)

Unique value

Carbyne's platform is unique for its cloud-native infrastructure that replaces outdated legacy systems. It enables the transmission of rich, real-time data, including live video and precise location, from any smartphone to emergency call centers without requiring the caller to have an app installed.

Target customer

Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), emergency services, government agencies, and enterprise clients in sectors like corporate security, transportation, and insurance.

Industries served

Public Safety, Government, Enterprise (Corporate Security, Insurance, Transportation)

Technology advantage

The core technological advantage lies in its patented, app-less solution that provides a resilient and interactive emergency communication platform. The integration of AI to analyze data, filter out false alarms, and provide actionable insights to responders gives Carbyne a significant edge in the market.

How they differentiate

Carbyne differentiates itself by providing a cloud-native, AI-powered platform for emergency communication. Its key features include the ability to receive live video, silent chat, and precise location data from callers without requiring an app. This focus on rich, real-time data aims to improve situational awareness for emergency responders and reduce response times, moving beyond traditional voice-only 911 systems.

Main competitors

RapidSOS, Intrado, Rave Mobile Safety (Motorola Solutions)

Key partnerships

AT&T, NWN Carousel, Hanaco Venture Capital, Elsted Capital Partners, Socium Ventures, Google, Cisco

Notable customers

Largo Police Department, Pitkin County, Douglas County, Fayette County, Ocean County, Chandler Police, Stark County, Global Hitss

Major milestones

2015: Founded by Amir Elichai in New York, Raised $248M total funding from Valor Equity, Founders Fund, Cox, AT&T Ventures, Team: 201-500 employees, 2022: 400% US revenue increase, 185% total contract value jump, 477% YoY ARR growth for APEX platform, Deployed with hundreds of 911/emergency agencies worldwide, Customers: Largo PD, Douglas County, Ocean County, Chandler PD, etc., November 4, 2025: Acquired by Axon (public safety leader) for $625 million in cash

Growth metrics

The company reported a 477% year-over-year growth in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) for its APEX platform. Previously, it saw a 400% increase in U.S. revenue and a 185% jump in total contract value in the 12 months leading up to its Series C funding in 2022.

Market positioning

Carbyne positions itself as a global leader in mission-critical contact center technologies, aiming to disrupt the legacy emergency services industry. It is often cited as a next-generation 911 (NG911) solution provider, focusing on modernizing public safety infrastructure through AI and cloud technology.

Geographic focus

While having a global presence in over 12 countries, Carbyne's primary focus for rapid growth is on the United States and Latin American markets. The company moved its corporate headquarters to New York in 2019 to better support this expansion.

Patents and IP

Carbyne Ltd. holds multiple patents for its technology. Public records indicate over 25 patents filed, covering innovations in emergency communication, such as methods for live-streaming video to 911 and systems for delivering rich data to call centers.

About Amir Elichai

Founder & CEO of Carbyne. Formerly served as an officer in the Israeli Army's special elite forces and intelligence corps.

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