Citizen

Mobile app for real-time safety alerts

New York City, New York, United States

About Citizen

Citizen provides a mobile application that delivers real-time alerts about emergencies and incidents reported to 911. The app helps individuals, families, and communities stay informed about safety risks in their surroundings. It works by sending alerts within seconds of a 911 call or user report, allowing users to avoid dangerous areas and stay updated on incidents like robberies or road closures. Users can also contribute by sharing live video or updates, enhancing community awareness. Citizen stands out from competitors by focusing on real-time, user-generated content, which offers faster and more accurate information than traditional emergency alert systems. The goal of Citizen is to enhance personal safety and situational awareness for its users.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$122.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer Software, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Stock Options - Competitive options packages.
Growth - Fireside chats with featured speakers, a weekly Q&A with the CEO, a monthly book club, and 100% reimbursement for work-related books.
Health Benefits - Citizen covers 90% of your health, dental, and vision care.
Time Off - For salaried employees, nine company holidays and unlimited paid time off. For hourly employees, 21 days of PTO and overtime eligibility.
Transit - Commute to and from the office with pre-tax commuter card benefits.

Risks

Sequoia Capital's withdrawal may signal financial instability affecting future investments.
Privacy concerns over user-generated content could lead to regulatory scrutiny.
Increased competition from alternative safety apps may reduce Citizen's market share.

Differentiation

Citizen provides real-time alerts sourced from the latest 911 data.
The app features user-generated content for faster, accurate information than traditional systems.
Citizen fosters community safety by connecting users with family, friends, and neighbors.

Upsides

Integration with smart home devices enhances user experience with voice-activated alerts.
Expansion into wearable technology offers hands-free real-time safety alerts.
AI-powered incident prediction could provide proactive safety alerts to users.

Funding

Total raised$122.56 M
Latest valuation$250.00 M
StageSERIES_C
$50
$250.00 M
CONVERTIBLE
2/29/2020
$23
$12
$60.00 M
SEED
9/30/2016
$1
$5.00 M