The startup develops a personal safety application for women that includes features such as video calls to trusted contacts and real-time assistance, enhancing security during daily commutes and unfamiliar journeys. By providing risk prevention tools tailored for individual and corporate users, the application addresses the need for increased safety in vulnerable situations.
Funding
$440K 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 feel unsafe while walking alone, especially at night or in unfamiliar areas, due to potential risks and lack of immediate assistance. Existing solutions may not provide a sense of security or real-time support during these vulnerable moments.
Solution
VIOLA offers a mobile application designed to enhance personal safety by connecting users with a network of trained supporters available 24/7 via video call. The app provides a sense of security and real-time assistance, allowing users to feel accompanied and protected during their journeys. VIOLA's features include easy language selection and an intuitive interface, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience. The platform prioritizes user privacy and data security, offering secure calls and peace of mind.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals who feel unsafe walking alone, particularly women, as well as corporate and educational institutions seeking to enhance the safety and well-being of their stakeholders.
Features
- 24/7 video call assistance with trained supporters
- Multi-language support
- User-friendly interface for easy navigation
- Secure and private calls
- Geolocation services for precise location sharing with supporters and law enforcement
- Optional video recording feature to generate audio-visual proof in case of an emergency (premium feature)
- Chat feature for users who prefer not to be on a video call (premium feature)
- Voice activation for emergency calls and geolocation alerts to emergency contacts (premium feature)
- Contact alert system to notify emergency contacts of the user's route and arrival (premium feature)
- Integration with maps to display "purple points," indicating safe spaces with trained staff in bystander intervention (customized apps)