# Populus Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/populus-technologies

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.populus.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $19M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 29, 2022)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

Populus Technologies, Inc. is a digital solutions provider that focuses on optimizing urban transportation systems and curb usage through innovative software tools, enabling cities to enhance mobility management and infrastructure efficiency.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. In November 2025, IPS Group Inc., a portfolio company of Windjammer Capital Investors, acquired Populus Technologies, Inc. from Merian Ventures, Precursor Ventures, SparkLabs Global Ventures, Alumni Ventures Group, Plug and Play, Relay Ventures, Magna International Inc., 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. By integrating existing city data into a user-friendly platform, Populus addresses critical urban mobility challenges, enhancing decision-making for transportation policies and regulations.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. Following the recent funding round. In November 2025, IPS Group Inc., a portfolio company of Windjammer Capital Investors, acquired Populus Technologies, Inc. from Merian Ventures, Precursor Ventures, SparkLabs Global Ventures, Alumni Ventures Group, Plug and Play, Relay Ventures, Magna International Inc., 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.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 29, 2022, $11M — Comcast Ventures, FootPrint Coalition, Climactic, Zero Infinity Partners
- Seed, Feb 4, 2021, $5M — Storm Ventures, Relay Ventures, Magna International Inc., Ulu Ventures, Precursor Ventures
- Seed, Jan 4, 2019, $2.4M — Relay Ventures, Plug and Play, Alumni Ventures Group, Precursor Ventures
- Angel, May 6, 2018, $0.8M — SparkLabs Global Ventures, Precursor Ventures, Merian Ventures

## Investors

- SparkLabs Global Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sparklabs-global-ventures) — Angel
- Precursor Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/precursor-ventures) — Angel, Seed
- Merian Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/merian-ventures) — Angel
- Relay Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/relay-ventures) — Seed
- Plug and Play (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/plug-and-play) — Seed
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Seed
- Storm Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/storm-ventures) — Seed
- Magna International Inc. — Seed
- Ulu Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ulu-ventures) — Seed
- Comcast Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/comcast-ventures) — Series A
- FootPrint Coalition (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/footprint-coalition) — Series A
- Climactic (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/climactic) — Series A
- Zero Infinity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zero-infinity-partners) — Series A