Austin-based emergency response firm RapidDeploy raises $29 million
Austin-based RapidDeploy, which makes technology aimed at 911 centers and dispatchers, has raised $29 million to grow its business and expand its technology tools. The round was led by Morpheus Ventures and included investments from GreatPoint Ventures, Ericsson Ventures, Samsung Next Ventures, Tao Capital Partners, Clearvision Ventures and Tau Ventures. RapidDeploy's platform provides cloud-based computer-aided dispatch and analytics tools for emergency response teams. The company said the investment would be used for research and development and to improve its go-to-market strategi...