What AngelSense does

AngelSense is a privately held assistive technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey, that builds GPS-based safety and monitoring hardware and software for individuals with autism, special needs, and dementia. The product platform comprises two 4G LTE wearable devices — the AngelSense Wearable (GPS4), a compact tracker designed for sensory-sensitive users of all ages, and the AngelSense Watch, a smartwatch-form-factor device for young adults, adults, and seniors — paired with the AngelSense Guardian mobile and web application that delivers live location, proactive alerts, two-way voice, and activity timelines to caregivers. The underlying system combines continuous GPS, Wi-Fi indoor localization, accelerometer-based fall detection, and rule-driven plus AI-assisted anomaly detection to surface events such as safe-zone departures, unfamiliar locations, route deviations, late arrivals, and falls without requiring the caregiver to open the app.

The company monetizes through a hardware-plus-subscription model: a one-time device purchase (approximately $229 for the Guardian Kit, with periodic free-device promotions) plus a recurring monthly service plan (starting around $39.99/month) that provides continuous real-time tracking, unlimited guardians, automated geofencing, schedule learning, and a monthly voice-minute allowance. Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer through the company's e-commerce site, supplemented by dedicated sales motions into schools, law enforcement agencies, and over 951 partner social services and autism organizations that channel families to the product and facilitate Medicaid, insurance, and grant-based funding. Service is available in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and the company reports over 9.5 million proactive safety notifications and roughly 238,000 two-way auto-pickup calls annually across its installed base.

AngelSense was founded by Doron Somer (CEO) and Nery Ben-Azar (Chairman), with Yael Talmor as VP Marketing, and the company is distinguished by a customer care team staffed entirely by special needs parents who use the product personally. The business has remained capital-light, with a single disclosed funding round from O.G. Venture Partners in February 2018 and headcount reported in the 51–100 range, suggesting a profitable or near-profitable, self-sustaining operating model rather than a venture-backed hyper-growth trajectory.

Name

AngelSense

Legal name

AngelSense

Website

https://angelsense.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AngelSense is a private assistive-technology company that makes AI-powered GPS wearables and a caregiver app for individuals with autism, special needs, and dementia, sold direct-to-consumer and through schools, law enforcement, and 951+ partner agencies in the US, Canada, and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive GPS Tracking Devices

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Wearable Medical Alert Devices (Pendants, Watches, Bands) (HSAHAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Elder Care, Wellness & Home Health IoT (Fall Detection, Medical Alerts, Sleep/Wellness Sensors) (HSAPAQAJ), Autism Assistive Technology & Learning Tools (Educational) (EDAKAKAM)

Keywords

• Assistive GPS tracking
• Special needs wearables
• Autism safety devices
• Elder wandering prevention
• Personal location monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Pine Brook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. GPS Device Sales: One-time hardware purchase of the AngelSense Guardian Kit (GPS device with accessories). The kit includes a Protective Sleeve, 3 Non-Removable Fasteners, Guardian Key for Magnetic Fasteners, Charging Cable, and Travel Case.
2. Monthly Service Plans: Recurring monthly subscription providing continuous real-time GPS tracking, unlimited guardians, unlimited alerts, 60 mins/month for 2-Way Voice & 1-Way Voice, automated geofencing, schedule learning, and free onboarding phone call. Service plans start at around $39.99/month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AngelSense provides AI-powered GPS tracking wearables (AngelSense Wearable and AngelSense Watch) paired with the AngelSense Guardian caregiver app for real-time monitoring, proactive alerts, and two-way voice communication. The platform is purpose-built for individuals with autism, special needs, and dementia, featuring non-removable sensory-friendly wearing accessories and continuous tracking capabilities. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of the GPS devices and recurring monthly service subscriptions.

Product overview

AngelSense is an assistive technology platform consisting of two wearable GPS tracking devices — the AngelSense Wearable (GPS4) and AngelSense Watch — paired with the AngelSense Guardian App for caregivers and a range of sensory-friendly wearing accessories. The AngelSense Wearable is a compact GPS device recommended for individuals with sensory sensitivities (all ages), while the AngelSense Watch is a smartwatch-style option preferred by young adults, adults, and seniors. Both devices include an auto-pickup speakerphone and SOS button for two-way communication. The Guardian App (iOS, Android, web) enables caregivers to monitor live location, receive AI-powered proactive iAlerts, use 1-way/2-way voice, and share location with first responders. Wearing accessories include protective sleeves, belts, undershirts, waterproof pouches, watch straps, and more — all designed for sensory sensitivity and non-removable wearing. Service is available in the US, Canada, and the UK via 4G LTE network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AngelSense Wearable (GPS4) A compact, sensory-friendly GPS tracking device designed for individuals with autism and special needs. Features continuous real-time GPS tracking, 2-way voice with auto-pickup speakerphone, SOS button, and non-removable wearing accessories. Dimensions 2.4 x 1.73 x 0.63 inches; 1.4 oz; 24-hour battery; 4G LTE.
• AngelSense Watch A smartwatch-style GPS tracking device recommended for young adults, adults, and seniors (including dementia/Alzheimer's patients). Features fall detection, auto-pickup speakerphone, SOS button, sleek design, and multiple watch strap options including lockable non-removable straps. Dimensions 1.87 x 1.39 x 0.66 inches; 1.6 oz; 16-hour battery.
• AngelSense Guardian App Caregiver-facing mobile and web app (iOS, Android, Microsoft) enabling guardians to monitor loved ones' live location, receive proactive iAlerts, use 2-way or 1-way voice communication, share live location with first responders, access daily activity timelines, step counter, transit tracking with ETA and speed, and manage multiple caregivers. Unlimited guardians supported per account.
• AngelSense Wearing Accessories A variety of sensory-friendly and non-removable wearing accessories for both the AngelSense Wearable and Watch, sold separately as optional add-ons. Includes Protective Sleeve, Magnetic Key and Fasteners, Cut-to-Fit Belt, Undershirt, Sports Bra, Biker Shorts, Waterproof Pouch, Armband, Watch Band, Lockable Watch Strap, Smartwatch Style Watch Strap, Soft Breathable Watch Strap, Sport Strap, Lanyard, and Belt Clip.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46% of wandering incidents resolved within minutes by caregivers using AngelSense
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• Over 951 Partner AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAngelSense has established partnerships with over 951 agencies nationwide who help distribute AngelSense to eligible families in their communities. These partnerships include social services agencies, autism organizations, and government programs that provide funding and access to AngelSense technology for families who cannot afford it.
• Law Enforcement Agencies (Various)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAngelSense partners with law enforcement agencies nationwide including Volusia County Sheriff's Office (FL), Burlington County Sheriff's Office (NJ), Aurora Police Department (CO), Mesa County Sheriff's Office (CO), Scottsville PD (KY), and others. These agencies distribute AngelSense to families and use it for search and rescue operations for vulnerable individuals who wander.
• Schools and School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAngelSense partners with thousands of schools nationwide who integrate AngelSense into their safety programs for special needs students. The company provides school liaisons, training, and a dedicated school dashboard for monitoring during school hours.
• Autism CouncilnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Autism Council executive director Lawana Jones has publicly supported AngelSense, noting that 91% of children who wander or elope end up drowning, emphasizing the importance of tracking technology.
• Autism Alliance of MichigannotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Autism Alliance of Michigan has endorsed AngelSense, with families reporting increased sense of security and peace of mind with both the app and unique secure attachment options for wearability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jiobit (Life360): Jiobit produces small GPS location trackers for kids, pets, and seniors — directly competing with AngelSense in the continuous-tracking use case, with similar subscription pricing and parent-facing app. Now part of Life360, giving it broader distribution.
• Gabb Wireless: Gabb produces kids smartwatches with GPS tracking (Gabb Watch) sold to parents seeking safe communication and location for children, overlapping significantly with AngelSense's kid segment.
• Medical Guardian: Medical Guardian is a leading personal emergency response system (PERS) provider for seniors, offering wearable medical alert devices with fall detection and 24/7 monitoring — directly competing with AngelSense Watch in the elderly dementia/Alzheimer's segment.
• Bay Alarm Medical: Bay Alarm Medical provides medical alert systems and GPS-enabled devices for seniors, including fall detection and mobile monitoring solutions, competing with AngelSense's senior segment.
• Lively (GreatCall): Lively (formerly GreatCall) provides senior-focused mobile devices with urgent-response services, fall detection, and GPS, overlapping with AngelSense's elderly-dementia positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Verizon GizmoWatch: Verizon's GizmoWatch is a carrier-distributed kids smartwatch with GPS tracking and parental controls. As a carrier-backed incumbent, it competes on distribution scale and ecosystem integration with AngelSense's kids offering.
• Life Alert: Life Alert is an established incumbent in the medical alert and PERS industry with strong brand recognition among seniors and caregivers, competing in the same elder-care safety market as AngelSense's senior product line.
• Samsung SmartThings Tracker: Samsung's SmartThings Tracker is a cellular GPS locator that competes in the general-purpose personal/family tracking category, overlapping with AngelSense at the consumer end though lacking the special-needs-specific feature set.

Emerging players

• Apple AirTag: Apple AirTags are general-purpose item trackers sometimes used informally for child/elder tracking via shared networks. While not purpose-built for vulnerable individuals, they compete at the low-cost end with parental-sharing use cases that overlap with AngelSense.
• Project Lifesaver International: Project Lifesaver provides radio-frequency tracking devices and search-and-rescue programs for cognitively impaired individuals, primarily through law-enforcement partnerships — explicitly referenced as the prior solution AngelSense replaced at Burlington County Sheriff's Office.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/angelsensegps
• Facebookfacebook.com/angelsenseprotectingchildren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/angelsense

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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