Aware is a personal security app that utilizes real-time crime reporting and facial recognition technology to inform users of potential dangers in their vicinity. By providing immediate alerts and safety updates, the app helps individuals make informed decisions about their safety and the safety of their loved ones.
Funding
$400K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals often lack real-time awareness of potential dangers in their immediate surroundings, making it difficult to make informed decisions about their personal safety and the safety of their families. Existing solutions may not provide comprehensive, up-to-date information on crime and potential threats in a user's vicinity.
Solution
Aware is a mobile safety application that leverages real-time crime reporting, user-generated incident sharing, and facial recognition technology to provide users with immediate alerts and comprehensive safety updates. The app delivers location-based notifications about potential dangers, including crime reports and the presence of registered sex offenders. Aware aims to empower users to proactively manage their safety and stay connected with loved ones through location sharing and community-based information.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals concerned about personal safety, parents seeking to protect their children, college students, travelers, and anyone who wants to stay informed about potential dangers in their community.
Features
- Real-time crime map displaying the latest reported incidents in the user's area
- Proximity alerts notifying users when they enter unsafe neighborhoods or areas with high crime rates
- Facial recognition feature that identifies and alerts users to the presence of registered sex offenders nearby
- Location sharing functionality allowing users to track the whereabouts of family and friends
- User-generated incident reporting enabling community members to share safety-related information and alerts
- Integration with state, federal, and international databases for identity verification
- 30-day location history for family and friends
- Battery life and velocity tracking for shared locations