The startup has developed a personal safety application that utilizes real-time GPS tracking and alert systems to notify security personnel and designated contacts during incidents of assault or robbery. This technology enables users to send instant alerts to their loved ones, ensuring rapid response in emergency situations.
Funding
$450K 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
Many individuals feel unsafe in their communities, especially when traveling alone or during late hours, and lack immediate access to security assistance in threatening situations. Existing emergency services may not be fast enough to prevent harm in cases of assault, harassment, or other personal safety incidents.
Solution
Vakta provides a mobile safety application that connects users with a network of over 6,000 security guards, enabling rapid response to potential threats. By holding a button on the app's screen, users can discreetly alert a 24/7 monitoring center and dispatch security personnel to their precise location. If the button is released without entering a disarm code, a security team is immediately dispatched, and the monitoring center calls the user to verify the situation and, if necessary, contact law enforcement. The application offers a proactive security measure, allowing users to request assistance even before a crime occurs, potentially preventing escalation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals concerned about personal safety, families seeking to protect their children, and companies aiming to improve employee security, particularly those working in real estate, transportation, or other industries with employees who may be exposed to risk.
Features
- One-touch alarm activation by holding a button on the screen
- Silent alarm triggers immediate dispatch of security guards to the user's location
- 24/7 monitoring center staffed by trained security professionals
- GPS-based location tracking for accurate and rapid response
- Integration with a network of over 6,000 security guards
- "FollowMe" feature allows family members to track each other's locations and receive notifications upon arrival at designated locations
- "Crime Watch" feature displays a map of reported crime incidents in the user's vicinity
- Option for corporate accounts to enhance employee safety during commutes and work-related travel