# RapidDeploy

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/rapiddeploy

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Austin, US
- Website: www.rapiddeploy.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $75M
- Latest round: Series C (Aug 22, 2023)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

RapidDeploy, Inc. is a US-based technology firm specializing in NextGen 911 solutions, providing a cloud-native platform to enhance emergency response capabilities for public safety agencies and first responders.Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, US, RapidDeploy, Inc. focuses on providing advanced emergency response solutions. The company has evolved its operations to improve decision-making processes in critical situations. The founders, Simone Santoro and Steven Raucher, have backgrounds in technology development and public safety. RapidDeploy has raised a total of USD 34.34 mn across several funding rounds, with the latest being a Series C in February 2025, led by Edison Partners along with several other investors, which has helped establish the company’s current valuation at USD 90.69 mn.RapidDeploy specializes in NextGen 911 solutions, offering a cloud-native platform designed to enhance emergency response capabilities for public safety agencies and first responders. Their core product enables real-time access to critical information during emergency situations, improving decision-making and response outcomes. The platform supports a unified emergency response journey, facilitating seamless communication and data sharing among various agencies, serving clients such as government agencies, law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services across the US.The revenue model of RapidDeploy is structured around a subscription-based framework, where clients pay recurring fees for access to the platform and its services. This model fosters long-term partnerships with public safety agencies through annual or multi-year agreements, particularly for larger agencies. Clients benefit from a range of offerings that cater to various operational needs, integrating seamlessly into existing emergency management workflows.In February 2025, Motorola Solutions, Inc. acquired RapidDeploy, Inc. The acquisition aims to enhance Motorola’s market share in the public safety sector by integrating RapidDeploy’s technology into its VESTA 911 call handling software and AI-powered VESTA NXT platform. This strategic move positions RapidDeploy to expand its technological capabilities and improve service offerings, while funding from the recent acquisition will support further development of innovative emergency response products and services.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Aug 22, 2023 — HAVAIC
- Series C, Jan 6, 2023, $34M — Edison Partners, Nedbank, Nedbank Private Equity, General Motors Ventures, GreatPoint Ventures, Tao Capital Partners, Clearvision Ventures, Ericsson Ventures, Morpheus Ventures, TAU Ventures
- Series B, Apr 29, 2021, $29M — GreatPoint Ventures, Tao Capital Partners, Clearvision Ventures, Samsung NEXT Ventures, Ericsson Ventures, Morpheus Ventures, TAU Ventures
- Series A, Feb 11, 2019, $12M — GreatPoint Ventures, Samsung NEXT Ventures

## Investors

- GreatPoint Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greatpoint-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Samsung NEXT Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/samsung-next-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Tao Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tao-capital-partners) — Series B, Series C
- Clearvision Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/clearvision-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Ericsson Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ericsson-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Morpheus Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/morpheus-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- TAU Ventures — Series B, Series C
- Edison Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/edison-partners) — Series C
- Nedbank — Series C
- Nedbank Private Equity (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nedbank-private-equity) — Series C
- General Motors Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-motors-ventures) — Series C
- HAVAIC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/havaic) — Series C