RapidDeploy

RapidDeploy

Cloud-based 911 data interoperability platform

Overview

RapidDeploy provides a cloud-based, open, and integrated emergency response platform for 911 communication centers. It enables real-time data sharing by integrating third-party data and interoperable systems to boost situational awareness and shorten response times for telecommunicators and first responders. Unlike traditional on-premises solutions, its subscription-based service offers predictable, transparent pricing and ongoing updates with no hidden costs, effectively making advanced emergency-response technology more affordable. The company’s goal is to modernize public safety by turning 911 centers into data-centric organizations that can coordinate more efficiently across multiple data sources and systems.

About RapidDeploy

Simplify's Rating
Why RapidDeploy is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Government & Public Sector

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$86M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Motorola Solutions acquired RapidDeploy, integrating into VESTA 911 platforms.
  • Partnerships with CENTEGIX, CrisisGo, Datamark, ZeroEyes expand capabilities.
  • Named to GovTech 100 seventh year and Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative.

What critics are saying

  • Motorola subsumes RapidDeploy brand within 6-12 months, ending independence.
  • Hexagon CAD lawsuits block integrations in Hexagon-reliant PSAPs immediately.
  • FCC NG911 delays to 2028 strand 1,600 clients without upgrade funds.

What makes RapidDeploy unique

  • RapidDeploy delivers cloud-native NG911 with Radius Mapping and Lightning app.
  • Integrates third-party data for real-time situational awareness in 1,600 PSAPs.
  • Offers interoperable platform at half the cost of on-premises systems.

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Funding

Total Funding

$86M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$50M
$40M
Figma
$50M
Medium
$62M
SeatGeek
$100M
Oura

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
CENTEGIX
Aug 8th, 2025
Empowering Safer Schools: RapidDeploy and CENTEGIX(R) Partner to Accelerate Emergency Response

That's why RapidDeploy has partnered with CENTEGIX to integrate their CrisisAlert(TM) system directly into RapidDeploy's Radius Mapping and Lightning technology.

The Innovation Village
Feb 26th, 2025
South Africa-based public safety startup RapidDeploy acquired by Motorola Solutions

RapidDeploy, a pioneering company founded in South Africa, has made significant strides in the realm of public safety by developing a cloud-native next-generation 911 solution.

Stock Titan
Feb 23rd, 2025
Motorola Solutions Acquires RapidDeploy for NG911

Motorola Solutions has acquired RapidDeploy, a cloud-native Next Generation 911 solution provider. RapidDeploy's suite includes Radius Mapping, Lightning mobile app, and Eclipse Analytics, supporting over 1,600 emergency centers in 24 states. Motorola plans to integrate these technologies into its VESTA 911 and VESTA NXT platforms to enhance emergency response capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.

HR Technology Wire
Feb 23rd, 2025
Motorola Solutions acquires RapidDeploy, a cloud-native Next Generation 911 solution provider for public safety

RapidDeploy currently integrates with Motorola Solutions' Rave suite to aggregate public safety data, intelligence sharing and notification capabilities to enhance the workflow of telecommunicators and first responders during critical emergencies.

CrisisGo
Sep 23rd, 2024
CrisisGo and RapidDeploy Announce Integration to Enhance School Safety and Emergency Response

By integrating its alert system with RapidDeploy's next generation 911 technology, CrisisGo, Inc. is empowering communities to respond faster and more efficiently during emergencies.

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