# Zoba

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.zoba.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 19, 2021)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Zoba, Inc. is a company specializing in advanced urban mobility solutions, aimed at optimizing transportation and delivery services in urban areas through innovative software tools.Founded in 2017 in Boston, US, Zoba, Inc. focuses on enhancing urban transportation efficiency. The company has successfully completed 3 deals, with its most recent funding, a Series A round of USD 12.00 mn, occurring on October 19, 2021, led by NTT Venture Capital, alongside participation from CRV. The founders, Daniel Brennan and Joseph Brennan, have established the company as a notable player in the urban mobility sector.Zoba specializes in providing advanced urban mobility solutions, primarily focused on optimizing transportation and delivery services in densely populated areas. Their core offerings include a suite of software tools designed to enhance traffic management, improve ride-sharing logistics, and streamline delivery operations for businesses. These products leverage real-time data analytics to address common challenges such as congestion, route inefficiencies, and service reliability. Targeting sectors such as logistics, public transportation, and ride-hailing services, Zoba aims to improve the overall efficiency of urban transport systems. Their services cater to a diverse client base, including municipal governments, logistic companies, and transportation service providers across major metropolitan markets in North America and Europe.Zoba generates revenue through a structured model that encompasses subscription-based services and strategic partnerships with businesses in the transportation sector. Clients typically engage in long-term agreements, allowing access to Zoba’s software solutions for a monthly or annual fee, which includes continuous updates and customer support. The pricing structure is designed to accommodate various scales of operations, from small logistics firms to large public transportation networks. As customers utilize Zoba's flagship products, they benefit from enhanced operational efficiencies that lead to cost savings and improved service delivery. This transactional framework supports Zoba's growth while fostering long-term relationships with its clientele, ensuring a steady revenue stream.In October 2021, Zoba, Inc. raised USD 12.00 mn in Series A funding led by NTT Venture Capital, aimed at expanding its engineering and data science capabilities in the US. The company plans to enhance its go-to-market efforts, including sales, marketing, and customer success initiatives in both the US and Europe. Zoba is set to leverage this funding to support the development of new products, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. The targeted markets for future expansion include additional metropolitan areas across North America and select European cities.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 19, 2021, $12M — CRV, NTT Venture Capital
- Seed, Feb 21, 2019, $3M — CRV, Founder Collective
- Seed, Nov 8, 2017, $0.5M — The Graduate Syndicate

## Investors

- The Graduate Syndicate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-graduate-syndicate) — Seed
- CRV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crv) — Seed, Series A
- Founder Collective (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founder-collective) — Seed
- NTT Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ntt-venture-capital) — Series A