Austin Ventures And vSpring Invest $7.2 Million In CrimeReports.com

CrimeReports.com is a website that uses a Google Maps API. CrimeReports works with 500 agencies across the U.S.  CrimeReports offers software for law enforcement agencies to help understand crime trends.

The website has just raised $7.2 million in Series B, led by Austin Ventures and vSpring Capital.  “We are pleased to announce this investment led by Austin Ventures,” stated CrimeReports founder and CEO Greg Whisenant. “This will allow us to expand our products and services in the coming months, offering law enforcement agencies of all sizes and budgets the additional tools they need to effectively engage citizens and reduce crime using social media and web 2.0 technology.”

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