Carbyne is a cloud-native software company that builds an AI-powered emergency communication platform for next-generation 911 (NG911) and mission-critical contact centers. It serves emergency response agencies, call centers, first responders, and enterprises like AT&T, solving the problem of outdated legacy systems by delivering real-time data such as live video, location tracking, multilingual transcription, and predictive insights to reduce response times and save lives.[1][2][3][4] With over 200 employees, global offices in the US, Israel, Mexico, and Portugal, and coverage for more than 250 million people, Carbyne has shown strong growth through early adoption in Israel and Mexico, US expansion, and partnerships with major players, culminating in its acquisition by Axon announced on November 4, 2025.[1][2][3]
Carbyne was founded in 2015 by Amir Elichai (CEO and Chairman), Alex Dizengof (CTO), and Yony Yatsun (Software Engineering Architect) in Israel, sparked by Elichai's personal robbery experience where emergency services couldn't locate him despite modern tech like Uber.[1][2] This revealed gaps in legacy emergency systems, prompting the team to develop NG911 solutions starting with the Universe product, which overlays advanced features like live location and video on existing 911 infrastructure without full replacements.[2] Early traction came in Israel and Mexico, followed by US entry about four years ago (around 2021), building a team blending ex-911 operators, first responders, and tech experts, now backed by prominent investors including General David Petraeus, Robert Kraft, and AT&T Ventures.[1][2][5]
Carbyne stands out in public safety tech through these key strengths:
Carbyne rides the NG911 and cloud modernization wave in public safety, where antiquated systems—plagued by high maintenance, slow responses, and poor data integration—face mandates for next-gen upgrades amid rising demand for AI, real-time media, and connected devices.[1][2][5] Timing aligns with global shifts to cloud-native infrastructure and AI adoption, accelerated by post-pandemic remote operations and smartphone ubiquity, positioning Carbyne to disrupt a overdue market through resilient, interactive tech.[4][5] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering standards for emergency data coordination, partnering with telcos like AT&T for ESInet solutions, and integrating with broader public safety networks, now amplified by Axon's acquisition to unite call-handling with body cams, drones, and evidence management for end-to-end response.[3][4]
Post-acquisition by Axon, Carbyne's platform will integrate into a comprehensive public safety ecosystem, accelerating AI innovations like real-time ops and digital evidence from call to courtroom.[3] Trends in AI automation, 5G-enabled rich media, and regulatory NG911 pushes will propel growth, potentially expanding to enterprise security and global markets. Its influence could evolve from standalone innovator to core infrastructure in connected safety networks, further reducing response barriers and saving lives at scale—echoing the founder's beachside revelation that sparked it all.[1][3]
Carbyne has raised $207.0M in total across 6 funding rounds.
Carbyne's investors include CRV, Founders Fund, Friends & Family Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Romero Rodrigues, Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, FTAC Ventures, Hanaco Ventures, Humba Ventures, Rock Ventures, SNR.
Carbyne has raised $207.0M across 6 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $100.0M Venture Round in June 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | $100.0M Venture Round | CRV, Founders Fund, Friends & Family Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Romero Rodrigues, Y Combinator | |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $56.0M Series C | Andreessen Horowitz, CRV, Founders Fund, Friends & Family Capital, FTAC Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Hanaco Ventures, Romero Rodrigues, Y Combinator | |
| Jan 1, 2021 | $25.0M Series B | Andreessen Horowitz, CRV, Founders Fund, Friends & Family Capital, FTAC Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Hanaco Ventures, Romero Rodrigues, Humba Ventures, Rock Ventures, SNR, Y Combinator, David Petraeus, Greg Schroy | |
| Aug 1, 2018 | $19.0M Series B | Founders Fund, Humba Ventures, Rock Ventures, SNR, Greg Schroy | |
| Sep 1, 2016 | $5.0M Series A | Founders Fund, Hanaco Ventures, David Petraeus | |
| Apr 1, 2015 | $2.0M Seed | Founders Fund, Hanaco Ventures, David Petraeus |
