Prepared raises $80M to expand AI-powered emergency response platform - SiliconANGLE

Prepared, a startup offering artificial intelligence-powered solutions for emergency response, revealed today that it has raised $80 million in new funding.

It plans to use the money to accelerate the development and deployment of its assistive AI platform for emergency response, expand its reach to more public safety agencies, and enhance features such as real-time translation, automated call triage and quality assurance tools.

Founded in 2019, Prepared offers assistive AI technology designed to modernize emergency response systems across the U.S. The company works with more than 1,000 public safety agencies in 49 states to help protect nearly 100 million people with its AI-driven solutions tailored for 911 call centers and emergency services.

Prepared’s platform is designed to streamline the entire emergency response workflow, from the moment a call is received to final dispatch and post-call review. The platform integrates tools such as automated triage, real-time translation and location services into a single-screen interface that supports faster, more informed decision-making by 911 and other emergency services operators.

One key feature of the platform is Automated Non-Emergency Triage, a feature that reduces the volume of non-urgent calls handled by 911 centers and, in doing so, frees up human operators to focus on life-threatening situations. Another particularly handy feature is Assistive Call-Taking, which transcribes and translates calls in real-time to allow for rapid response when callers can’t or struggle with speaking English.

“Any 911 call could be someone’s worst moment,” said Chief Executive Michael Chime. “At Prepared, our mission is to help ensure every emergency, every worst moment, gets a perfect response.”

The Series C round was led by General Catalyst Group Management, with returning investors Andreessen Horowitz, First Round Capital LP and new investor Radical Ventures LP also participating.

“Prepared is using applied AI in the real world, where the stakes are literally life and death,” said General Catalyst partner Mark Crane. “Equally important, they’re supporting 911 operators who help citizens in their most difficult moments. The mission aligns closely with our work in sectors like healthcare and defense.”

The new funding takes the amount raised by Prepared to approximately $135.2 million, based on data from Tracxn.

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