Tablet Command to Receive Investment from TPG
The Rise Funds, TPG's multi-sector global impact investing strategy, has reached a final agreement to invest a substantial amount in Tablet Command, the company stated.
Tablet Command, which was founded in 2011 by Andy Bozzo and William Pigeon, offers real-time incident management software to assist emergency response teams in handling challenging, urgent tasks. Its technology helps fire departments and other agencies enhance coordination, situational awareness and operational effectiveness by digitizing crucial incident command procedures, such as tactical command, unit tracking, personnel accountability and post-event reporting.
Currently, the company services about 28 of the biggest fire departments in the United States and serves over 180 departments and organizations in the United States and Canada, including CAL FIRE. Tablet Command offers specially designed technology that enables incident commanders to more efficiently coordinate personnel, resources and information in real time, potentially saving lives, as fire departments respond to increasingly complex emergencies and large-scale natural disasters, such as wildfires.
“Tablet Command has built a differentiated platform addressing a crucial need for fire departments and emergency response agencies as they navigate increasingly complex incidents,” said Akash Pradhan, business unit partner for The Rise Funds. “As communities face growing risks from climate-driven natural disasters, Tablet Command is an indispensable solution in incident response and climate resilience."
“Tablet Command was built by first responders to solve the challenges they experience in the field,” said William Pigeon, CEO and co-founder of Tablet Command. “That firsthand perspective continues to shape the company we’ve built. We're excited about the opportunity to continue growing Tablet Command and advancing our product while staying true to our mission. With TPG supporting us in this next chapter, we're aligned on a shared goal of making an impact on the world.”
“We’ve come a long way since Will and I started Tablet Command, and we still see tremendous potential ahead,” said Andy Bozzo, co-founder of Tablet Command. “We’ve been fortunate to build an incredible team and earn the trust of fire departments and first responders across the country. With TPG’s experience and resources behind us, we’ll be able to invest further in our team, our technology, and the customers we serve as we continue to grow.”
This investment continues The Rise Funds’ commitment to climate adaptation and resilience, and draws on TPG’s background in vertical software and government technology. Tablet Command brings these areas together by offering important technology for public safety agencies and first responders.
The transaction should be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, pending standard closing requirements.
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