# Pulsa

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/pulsa

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.pulsasensors.com
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 7, 2018)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Pulsa provides advanced monitoring solutions focused on tank levels and gas inventory management using high-frequency sensor technology to deliver real-time data for various industries.Pulsa, founded in 2016, is based in San Francisco, US, specializing in monitoring solutions for tank levels and gas inventory management. The company was established by Bastien LAPORTE, David Phume, David Wiens, and Jordan Hurwich, with Damien COTTIN serving as CEO. Pulsa raised seed funding from investors including Bolt, Carthona Capital, Hardware Club, and Ludlow Ventures in September 2018, marking its first funding round with a focus on expanding its technological capabilities.Pulsa specializes in advanced monitoring solutions for tank levels and gas inventory management. Their primary offerings include high-frequency sensor technology that provides real-time data on CO2 and other gas levels, crucial for industries such as restaurants, medical facilities, and gas distribution. The sensors measure levels every three minutes and communicate via a robust bridge connected to the Pulsa dashboard, compatible with all major U.S. cellular carriers. Pulsa's technology optimizes operations, reduces downtime, and enhances customer satisfaction by enabling businesses to proactively manage their gas supplies. The company serves a diverse customer base, including restaurants, convenience stores, and medical labs, across various geographical markets in the United States, where the demand for reliable tank monitoring solutions continues to grow.Pulsa’s revenue model is structured around a subscription-based service that provides ongoing monitoring and alerts for their sensor technology. Clients, primarily B2B entities such as gas distributors and food service operators, engage with Pulsa by subscribing to their platform, allowing for real-time inventory tracking and management. Transactions typically involve service agreements where companies pay a recurring fee for access to the Pulsa dashboard and sensor data, enhancing operational efficiencies and reducing delivery costs. The flagship products, including the Pulsa Pressure Sensor and Pulsa Temperature Sensors, provide critical data that helps clients mitigate risks and optimize their supply chains, fostering long-term client relationships and sustained revenue growth.Pulsa plans to utilize recent funding from the September 2018 seed round to develop and launch new monitoring products aimed at enhancing their technology offerings. The company is targeting expansion into new geographic regions, particularly aiming to penetrate additional markets in North America and Europe by late 2023. This strategic growth initiative is designed to meet the increasing demand for gas inventory management solutions and to broaden Pulsa's customer base beyond the existing sectors.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 7, 2018 — Ludlow Ventures, Carthona Capital, Bolt, HCVC

## Investors

- Ludlow Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ludlow-ventures) — Seed
- Carthona Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/carthona-capital) — Seed
- Bolt (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bolt) — Seed
- HCVC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hcvc) — Seed