# Drift Net: Public safety, Chicago, United States

> Drift Net: Drift Net is a school security and campus safety technology company based in Chicago, Illinois. Based in Chicago, United States. Founded 2018.

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# Drift Net

Drift Net is a school security and campus safety technology company based in Chicago, Illinois.

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Funding reported Last round: Series A

Public safety Chicago, United States

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Company summary

- **Founded:** 2018 8 years old
- **Team:** 28 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $16M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Mar 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Drift Net

Drift Net is a school security and campus safety technology company based in Chicago, Illinois.

Founded in 2018 by Aaron Coles, the company focuses on enhancing safety in educational institutions and public areas through innovative security solutions. Drift Net specializes in network management software and has raised approximately $28.6 million in funding to develop its ecosystem of safety tools. The company offers a range of services, including multi-layered campus safety solutions, real-time threat detection, emergency planning, and visitor management. Its core platforms, KnowWhere and KnowWhat, utilize AI and geospatial technology to provide real-time data and threat identification while ensuring student privacy. Drift Net primarily serves K-12 educational institutions, schools of worship, and community facilities, aiming to create secure environments for students and staff.

## What company datasets say Drift Net raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$16M** in dollars

Rounds **1**

Last round **Series A**

Last round date **Mar 2023**

SEC Form D **$16M sold, 1 filing, last Mar 2023**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 1 on the team.

- **Aaron Coles** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Phil Gray* *Richard Padula*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

health care visitor screening technology security facility security manufacturing emergency planning software real-time alerts integrated emergency management education information technology & services security solutions for transportation compliance with safety standards security monitoring emergency planning visitor management school security

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- **Sector:** Public safety
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54151, 51321, 561621, SIC 7389, 7372, 7382
- **Region:** Illinois
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/drift-net)

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