Our story.
Every day, people in the Netherlands walk the streets feeling unsafe. They avoid certain neighborhoods, stay away from public transportation, or even cancel social events to avoid traveling alone. This is not a rare experience, but the reality for thousands of people.
We believe it must, and can, be different.
How it started.
Since 2025, Distle has been tackling the feeling of insecurity in public spaces. Our team of data scientists uses research and real-time data to prevent unsafe situations and provide insights that help people make safer choices. Whether you're heading home, visiting friends, or exploring a new city: Distle will help you safely navigate your environment.
Distle Founded
September 2025
Distle is founded with one mission: to structurally tackle the feeling of insecurity in public spaces.
Research Phase
Fall 2025
Months of research and interviews reveal the same insight: people feel powerless because they lack information about safety risks around them.
AI Award
December 2025
Distle won the AI Award, presented by Braventure and the Municipality of Den Bosch: a recognition that our mission matters.
Team Expansion
Early 2026
Gijs joins the team, strengthening business development and financial strategy alongside our technical core.
The market confirms it.
We are currently running a new validation round. Early results exceed our expectations:
60%
of respondents are actively looking for a solution.
57%
want to participate in our beta program.
94%
would contribute if this solution can help others.
The sense of community is growing, and that's exactly what Distle is built on: tackling this problem together.
Join the mission