Prepared's Journey from Yale Startup to AI-Powered 911 Support

Portfolio | Jun 02, 2025 | M13 Ventures Management LLC

Prepared, a company initially founded to address emergency situations at schools, has evolved its mission under the guidance and investment of M13 Ventures Management LLC. Founded at Yale, Prepared's flagship product has extended to create innovative solutions for 911 dispatch systems. The journey highlights its growth from a freemium technology to AI-driven applications assisting emergency dispatchers, including Prepared Assist, which launched in 2024. M13's involvement began with a $500K pre-seed funding in 2020 and has persisted through multiple funding rounds, including Series B and C. Their Propulsion system has played a pivotal role in helping Prepared navigate challenges of organizational scale and technological advancement. Co-founder Michael Chime credits M13, particularly mentor Karl Alomar, for their instrumental guidance, which helped the company expand across the U.S., currently in all but one state.

Sectors

Emergency Services
Artificial Intelligence
Venture Capital

Geography

United States – Prepared is headquartered in the U.S. and the deployment of its AI-driven 911 system is concentrated across the country, except for one state.

Industry

Emergency Services – Prepared is developing tech-driven solutions to enhance the efficiency and capability of emergency communications systems, particularly 911 services.
Artificial Intelligence – The use of AI in Prepared's products, such as Prepared Assist, underscores the technology's role in transforming emergency response systems.
Venture Capital – The involvement of M13 Ventures highlights the influence of venture capital in facilitating technological advancements and company scale-up.

Financials

$500,000 – Initial pre-seed check from M13 Ventures in July 2020.
$27 million – Series B funding led by Andreesen Horowitz (a16Z) in 2024.
$80 million – Series C funding led by General Catalyst in 2025.

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Prepared	Target Company	Company	A company providing AI-driven solutions to enhance 911 communication systems in the U.S.
M13 Ventures Management LLC	Investor	Company	A venture capital firm that has provided financial and advisory support to Prepared since its early days.
Michael Chime	Co-Founder and CEO	Person	Co-founder of Prepared; has played a pivotal role in its strategic and operational decisions.
Karl Alomar	Mentor and Investor	Person	An influential figure from M13 Ventures aiding in Prepared's strategic development through mentorship.
Dylan Gleicher	Co-Founder	Person	Co-founder of Prepared, assisting in its creation and growth.
Neal Soni	Co-Founder	Person	Co-founder of Prepared, involved in its initiation and progress.
Andreesen Horowitz (a16Z)	Lead Investor (Series B)	Company	Led the $27 million Series B funding round for Prepared in 2024.
General Catalyst	Lead Investor (Series C)	Company	Led the $80 million Series C funding round for Prepared in 2025.