Software powers the workforce...except for 55 million members who aren’t given access to a communication tool or rely on a walkie-talkie. With expense, the active nature of their jobs and guest interaction rendering a smartphone impractical, this subset of the workforce is often completely disconnected - not only from one another, but from critical information that could improve their efficiency and positively impact the bottom line of the companies that employ them. Relay leverages the PTT functionality that active workers rely on, but we’ve stripped away the range limitations, security concerns, physical bulk and the budget prohibitions associated with traditional walkie talkies. More important though is what we’ve added: Relay operates on a powerful and flexible software platform that provides new core functionalities like GPS tracking, emergency alerts and mobile/desktop compatibility - all navigated through a voice interface. The technology that fuels these capabilities enables us to continue building software integrations that will evolve with marketplace demands.
Location: United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Employees: 51-200
Total raised: $48M
Founded date: 2021
Investors 1
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Sovereigns... | sovereigns... |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 10.06.2024 | Series B | $35M | - |
| 26.04.2023 | Series A | $13M | Sovereigns... |
Mentions in press and media 8
| Date | Title | Description |
| 10.06.2024 | Revolutionizing Frontline Communication: Relay's $35 Million Funding Boost Sparks Innovation in Raleigh | In a groundbreaking move, Raleigh-based startup Relay has secured a substantial $35 million in funding to transform communication tools for frontline workers. Spearheaded by CEO Chris Chuang, Relay's innovative smart walkie-talkie device is... |
| 10.06.2024 | Relay Closes $35M Series B Funding | Relay, a Raleigh, NC-based provider of a cloud-based communications platform for frontline teams, raised $35M in Series B funding. The round was led by G2 Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors including Wind River Ven... |
| 10.06.2024 | Raleigh smart walkie-talkie startup Relay raises $35M from investors | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore"> Relay, a Raleigh-based startup making communication tools for frontline workers, has raised $35 million from investors, CEO Chris Chuang exclusively tells Axios. What... |
| 26.04.2023 | Cloud tech startup Relay lands $13M Series A funding to improve communication for frontline teams | One of the challenges facing frontline teams is the inability to quickly and easily communicate. Today, software is the driving force behind the majority of the workforce except for 55 million frontline team members who either lack access t... |
| 26.04.2023 | Relay Closes $13M Series A Funding | Relay, a Raleigh, NC-based provider of a cloud platform for frontline teams, raised $13M in Series A funding. Backers included Sovereign’s Capital, Wind River Ventures, and existing shareholders. The company intends to use the funds to cont... |
| 16.09.2021 | New Survey Finds Nearly 50% Of Hospitality Workers Consider Switching Jobs For Better Workplace Technology | |
| - | Relay | “Relay is the radio that does everything your walkie talkie can't. Panic button, GPS Tracking, Translating, Work Tracking, Real-Time data and insights.” |
| - | Relay | “Relay is a cloud-based platform for communications, worker safety, and data insights. Elevate your team's efficiency and performance.” |