RapidSOS
Category: AI Safety
RapidSOS is an intelligent safety platform that connects life-saving data from over 723 million devices directly to 911 and first responder agencies, enhancing emergency response efficiency. RapidSOS was founded in 2012. The company is led by Michael Martin. Based in New York, United States. Team size: 201-500. Total funding raised: $450M+ total (all rounds). Latest round: Series D. Key investors include Apax Digital Funds, BlackRock, NightDragon, Insight Partners, Highland Capital Partners.
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- New York, United States
- Team size
- 201-500
- Total funding
- $450M+ total (all rounds)
Value proposition
Reduces emergency response times by integrating real-time data from IoT devices, AI analytics, and interoperable systems, enabling faster, data-driven decisions during crises.
Products and solutions
RapidSOS UNITE (core data integration system), RapidSOS HARMONY AI (AI-powered interoperability layer), Digital Alerts (automated emergency notifications), Non-Emergency Automation (streamlines false alarm handling), Mutual Aid Network (cross-agency backup during disasters)
Unique value
Pioneered direct device-to-first-responder data transmission, combining IoT scale with AI triage for emergency prioritization. First to process over 1 billion emergencies with AI-driven public safety platform.
Target customer
Emergency services (911 agencies, first responders), enterprises (corporate security), and consumers via IoT device manufacturers.
Industries served
Public Safety/Emergency Services, Healthcare (wearable medical alerts), Automotive (crash detection systems), Corporate Security, Smart Home Devices
Technology advantage
Proprietary AI algorithms process 1+ billion emergencies, with patented data protocols (100+ patents) and partnerships with 23,500+ agencies. Only platform connecting 723M+ devices to emergency services.
How they differentiate
RapidSOS differentiates through its AI-driven emergency response platform connecting 723M+ devices to 23,500+ first responder agencies, integrating real-time data from IoT devices, wearables, and apps to enhance situational awareness during crises.
Main competitors
Motorola Solutions (incl. RapidDeploy), Resilitix, Axon
Key partnerships
Google (live video to 911 on Android), Apple, Amazon (IoT device partnerships), AT&T (HARMONY AI on AT&T ESInet), Arlo Technologies (video verification), Global Medical Response (air ambulance), Motive (AI crash detection)
Notable customers
Global Medical Response, Arlo Technologies, Google, Apple, Amazon
Major milestones
Connected 723M+ devices to emergency services (2026), Processed over 1 billion emergencies (2025), Achieved unicorn status with $100M Apax funding (2025), Expanded to 16 countries with 23,500+ emergency agency partnerships, Acquired Northern911, Total Response, eDispatches (2024-2025), HARMONY AI available via AT&T ESInet (April 2026)
Growth metrics
Not disclosed publicly
Market positioning
Positioned as a leader in AI-powered public safety technology, focusing on hyper-scale device integration and rapid data sharing with emergency services for life-saving outcomes. Achieved unicorn status with $1B+ valuation.
Geographic focus
Primarily focused on the United States with expanding presence in Canada, the UK, Brazil, France, South Africa and elsewhere through partnerships with local emergency response agencies. Now operates in 16 countries.
Patents and IP
100+ patents related to emergency data transmission, AI triage algorithms, and IoT integration (150+ patent filings in portfolio)
About Michael Martin
Harvard Business School MBA; Former Senior Associate at Braemar Energy Ventures ($600M energy tech VC); Co-founded MS Consulting (startup strategy/financing); Named Forbes 30 Under 30
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Official website: https://rapidsos.com