South African emergency response tech company AURA has raised €13.5 million in a Series B funding round, setting the stage for its expansion into the United States and the creation of a global dispatch network for emergency services.
The round was co-led by Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund (CAIF) and Partech, and brings AURA’s total funding to €21 million. The company says this will help make access to security and medical emergency response faster, smarter, and more accessible.
Founded in 2017 by Warren Myers, Ryan Green, and Adam Pantanowitz, AURA began as a response to one big question: What if getting help during an emergency was as easy as calling a ride?
With a strong presence already established in South Africa and the UK, AURA is now aiming to transform the emergency response space in the United States, where stretched police departments and growing demand for private security have left gaps in service.
“This funding marks a pivotal moment for AURA,” said CEO Warren Myers. “We’re taking personal safety global — making access to life-saving services seamless, borderless, and available through a single API.”
AURA is also developing what it calls a “global clearing house” — a first-of-its-kind infrastructure that will allow emergency services to be dispatched across regions and platforms, breaking down the geographical barriers that currently limit emergency response.
AURA’s platform doesn’t just improve response times. It aggregates existing security fleets, bringing them onto a single platform that boosts efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness — all while helping reduce pressure on public emergency services.
So far, over 7,500 lives have been saved through AURA’s smart-dispatch technology. The company currently protects 200,000 properties and offers personal safety access to 1.2 million people.
Its work directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
CAIF, which has supported AURA for the past two years, doubled down on its commitment in this latest round.
“We trust the team’s powerful vision and extraordinary execution capabilities,” said Patricia Rinke, Investment Director at CAIF. “AURA’s mission to make emergency response universally accessible is one we fully support.”
Meanwhile, Partech joins as a new investor — drawn by AURA’s unique blend of purpose and innovation.
“AURA has been one of the most innovative players globally in the emergency response and security industry,” said Matthieu Marchand, Principal at Partech. “We’re proud to support a homegrown African innovation that’s now winning globally.”
As AURA rolls out in the U.S., the company’s long-term goal is to build a future where no call for help goes unanswered — anywhere in the world.
“I’m incredibly grateful to our partners, customers, and above all, the team,” Myers added. “Their dedication is the reason we’re able to bring our vision of a safer world to life.”
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