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RideAlong

DefunctYC S17

San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 2 employees · 4 known investors

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RideAlong is a software tool that gives patrol officers and health workers information about people with mental illness at the scene, including tailored de-escalation techniques and personalized service referral options. It serves police and health workers.

Also known as RideAlong Labs, Inc.

GovTechMental HealthSaaSHealth TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)

RideAlong was founded in 2017 by Meredith Hitchcock.

MHMeredith Hitchcock
Meredith HitchcockCo-Founder & COO (Company Acquired)2017–2018Meredith Hitchcock is director of UX research at Lyra Health and co-founder of RideAlong, which develops software integrating with police record management systems for emergency responses involving mental illness and homelessness. She previously worked at Airbnb, Google, Code for America, and Promise.
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Katherine B. NammacherCEO2017–2019
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Georgia ADirector of Engineering2017–2018

Investors · 4

Avlok CapitalreportedLynnwood

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Juvo VenturesreportedSalt Lake City · $10K – $300K

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Lightspeed Venture PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $1M – $5M

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corporate structure
RideAlong Labs, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does RideAlong do?
RideAlong is a software tool that gives patrol officers and health workers information about people with mental illness at the scene, including tailored de-escalation techniques and personalized service referral options. It serves police and health workers.
Who founded RideAlong?
RideAlong was founded by Meredith Hitchcock in 2017.
Who are RideAlong's investors?
RideAlong's investors include Y Combinator, Avlok Capital, Juvo Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Where is RideAlong headquartered?
RideAlong is headquartered in San Francisco, US.