Populus Technologies

SoftwareSeries ASan Francisco, USpopulus.ai

Latest round

Series A

Last raised

Aug 2022

Total raised

$19M

Investors

13

About Populus Technologies

Populus Technologies, Inc., founded in 2017, is based in San Francisco, US, and specializes in urban mobility solutions. The company was co-founded by Fletcher Foti and Regina Clewlow, who has a history of leading ventures in transportation technology., Storm Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Climactic, Comcast Ventures, FootPrint Coalition and Zero Infinity Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable IPS Group Inc. to enhance its smart curb management ecosystem. Populus offers a comprehensive suite of digital solutions designed to manage urban transportation systems and curb usage effectively. The core product offerings focus on Mobility Management and Curb Management, which empower cities to optimize their transportation infrastructure and manage the inflow of various mobility services, including shared scooters, bikes, and on-demand delivery vehicles. Their flagship products include the Mobility Manager, which provides analytics and insights into micromobility trends, and the Curb Manager, which assists cities in establishing a dynamic database of curb regulations and managing parking spaces efficiently. Populus serves a diverse customer base, including municipal transportation departments and city planners across over 100 cities globally, with particular emphasis in markets such as Chicago, Oakland, Miami, and Milan.Populus generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models and partnerships with municipal clients, allowing cities to access their technology and data analytics solutions. These transactions typically involve annual or multi-year contracts, which provide ongoing access to the Mobility Manager and Curb Manager platforms, along with tailored analytics support. Pricing structures are established based on the specific needs and size of the city, with offerings that scale depending on the number of services managed and the complexity of the data integrations required. The company’s services are directly marketed to city governments and planning agencies, presenting a clear value proposition for urban mobility management. Populus’ revenue model capitalizes on the growing demand for data-driven solutions in transportation management, positioning the company as a vital partner in the modernization of city infrastructure., Storm Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Climactic, Comcast Ventures, FootPrint Coalition and Zero Infinity Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable IPS Group Inc. to enhance its smart curb management ecosystem.

Who invested in Populus Technologies

13 investors across 4 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series A

    Aug 29, 2022

    Amount

    $11M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Seed

    Feb 4, 2021

    Amount

    $5M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Seed

    Jan 4, 2019

    Amount

    $2.4M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Angel

    May 6, 2018

    Amount

    $0.8M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Populus Technologies

Who invested in Populus Technologies?

Populus Technologies has 13 investors on record across 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Populus Technologies raised?

Populus Technologies has raised 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Populus Technologies last raise money?

Populus Technologies's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Aug 2022.

What does Populus Technologies do?

Populus Technologies is a software company.

Where is Populus Technologies headquartered?

Populus Technologies is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Populus Technologies?

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