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Personal safety network with real-time incident alerts
About sp0n
sp0n, Inc. operates the Citizen mobile application, a personal safety network designed to keep users safe and informed. The platform provides real-time safety alerts, live video broadcasts from incident scenes, and updates on emergencies reported to 911. Its primary clients are individuals and families concerned with safety and situational awareness in their communities. The application sends location-based push notifications when a crime or incident is reported nearby, allowing users to avoid potential danger.
The company was launched in November 2015. In 2017, sp0n, Inc. secured $12 million in a Series A financing round led by Sequoia Capital. Initially covering New York City, the service expanded with beta testing in San Francisco. The business model is centered on providing a free application, with potential revenue streams from premium features and advertising.
Citizen empowers users to contribute to community safety by broadcasting live video and sharing relevant updates or comments during an incident, which has reportedly helped in locating missing persons. The platform's goal is to increase transparency and foster a collaborative environment where people can look out for one another.
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
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| SERIES BOther financing | Jan 2021 | $73M | $291M | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES AOther financing | Sep 2017 | $12M | $48M | Slow Ventures · Sequoia | — |
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Latest recorded traffic for sp0n is 130 monthly website visits. sp0n's team declined 50% over the past year.
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