# Charlie Contacts

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/charlie-contacts

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Website: www.detectivelabs.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 23, 2014)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Charlie Contacts Corp. specializes in developing analytical and investigative software solutions tailored for law enforcement and private security agencies, utilizing advanced data analysis and machine learning technologies.Charlie Contacts Corp. focuses on creating innovative software solutions for investigative purposes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, US, the company has successfully completed three deals. The latest funding round occurred on November 11, 2017, when GoAhead Ventures led a venture financing of USD 1.6 mn, bringing the total amount raised to USD 1.6 mn. The founder, Dave Fear, has a history of entrepreneurial ventures, although further details about his previous companies are not available.Detective Labs specializes in developing advanced analytical and investigative software solutions tailored for law enforcement and private security agencies. Their core offerings integrate data analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to enhance investigative processes and crime-solving efficiency. The software streamlines operations, enabling users to analyze vast data from sources such as social media, public records, and surveillance systems. This approach assists law enforcement agencies in identifying patterns crucial for solving crimes. Detective Labs primarily targets clients in North America and Europe, deploying their solutions to bolster public safety initiatives and enhance community security.Detective Labs generates revenue through a subscription-based model, offering software solutions to public sector clients and private security firms. Clients typically enter into annual contracts, paying a recurring fee for access to the software, updates, and customer support services. Additionally, the company may provide customized training programs and consultancy services to maximize the software's effectiveness. Their flagship product is essential to customer operations, ensuring steady revenue from both new and existing clients, reflecting its value in improving investigative outcomes.In the coming years, Charlie Contacts Corp. plans to introduce new products designed to enhance their software capabilities further. The company is also targeting expansion into new markets across Asia and South America by 2025. The recent funding of USD 1.6 mn will support these initiatives, facilitating product development and market entry efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 23, 2014, $1.8M — Apex Venture Partners, Lightbank, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Matchstick Ventures
- Seed, Dec 5, 2012 — DreamIt Ventures

## Investors

- DreamIt Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dreamit-ventures) — Seed
- Apex Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/apex-venture-partners) — Seed
- Lightbank (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightbank) — Seed
- Hyde Park Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hyde-park-venture-partners) — Seed
- Matchstick Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/matchstick-ventures) — Seed