Prepared, a New York-based AI-driven emergency response platform, has secured $80 million in Series C funding.
Investors
The round was led by General Catalyst, with participation from returning investors Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and First Round Capital, along with new investor Radical Ventures.
General Catalyst is a global investment and transformation firm that partners with the world’s most ambitious entrepreneurs to drive resilience and applied AI. The firm supports founders with long-term visions who challenge the status quo, partnering with them from the seed stage through growth and beyond. With offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Berlin, Bangalore, and London, General Catalyst has backed more than 800 businesses.
Prepared Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to further scale its assistive AI solutions for 911 operators and emergency response professionals across the U.S.
About Prepared
Prepared is a company that specializes in enhancing emergency response systems through AI-powered platforms. Its flagship product is an end-to-end assistive AI toolbox that consolidates critical functionality onto a single screen, empowering PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) to harness the power of fully integrated AI. Prepared's platform includes tools such as Automated Non-Emergency Triage, Assistive Call-Taking, Assistive Dispatch, and Automated Quality Assurance, all aimed at improving efficiency and outcomes in emergencies. Headquartered in New York, NY, Since launching its first product in 2021, Prepared has partnered with over 1,000 agencies, serving nearly 100 million people across 49 states.
Funding Details
Company: Invictus Apps, Inc. (Prepared)
Raised: $80.0M
Round: Series C
Funding Date: May 2025
Lead Investor: General Catalyst
Additional Investors: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), First Round Capital, Radical Ventures
Company Website: https://www.prepared911.com/
Software Category: Public Safety / Emergency Response AI
Source: https://www.prepared911.com/blog/prepared-80m-series-c-general-catalyst-press-release