202227 Jul

Globant's Be Kind Tech Fund Invests in ping Voice Technology Platform to Help Get Drivers Home Safely

Summary

Since its launch, the Be Kind Tech Fund has established partnerships with The George Washington University, as well as investors including Riverwood Capital, IDB Lab, Nazca, and entrepreneurial organizations such as Endeavor, LAVCA, and Newlab. By establishing an ecosystem of like-minded organizations across influential sectors from education to venture capital the Be Kind Tech Fund is leading the creation of a new support system for mission-based technology startups. ""Millions of gig economy drivers are put in danger every day by the constant notifications and alerts delivered to their smartphones across a variety of apps, which contribute to distracted driving and often lead to accidents," said Garin Torin, CEO, ping. "pings technology unlocks a new phase of fleet safety with its proven ability to reduce distractions while still ensuring critical updates are communicated," said Mervyn OCallaghan, CEO, CameraMatics. The fund seeks to assist global startups looking for support in developing apps, products, and platforms that are focused on mitigating the negative effects of technology, such as online harassment and abuse, data privacy and security, AI bias, screen time abuse, and information bubbles and polarization.If you are an entrepreneur or startup focused on mitigating the negative impacts of tech, or are interested in knowing more about the Be Kind Tech Fund, please visit www.bekindtechfund.com and join the revolution.

Source: Prnewswire

Funding

$5M
Amount
Jul 27 2022
Date
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Investor
ping
Company

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