# Zum Services

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/zum-services

- Industry: Transportation Services
- Headquarters: Redwood City, US
- Website: www.ridezum.com
- Total disclosed funding: $437M
- Latest round: Series F (Apr 15, 2026)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

Based in the US, Zum Services Inc. delivers innovative transportation solutions for student mobility, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and real-time visibility for educational institutions and familiesZum Services, Inc. is a provider of student transportation solutions established in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, US. The company was founded by Ritu Narayan, who has a background in technology and entrepreneurship. In April 2026, Zum Services, Inc. raised USD 100 million in venture funding from new investor TPG.Zum Services, Inc. specializes in providing innovative student transportation solutions that focus on safety, efficiency, and real-time visibility. Their core offerings include a comprehensive transportation management platform that integrates advanced analytics to optimize operational efficiency, modern vehicle fleets, and user-friendly applications for parents, drivers, and schools. The platform allows for real-time tracking of student rides, enabling parents to monitor their children's transportation status, while drivers receive optimized routing instructions to mitigate traffic challenges. Zum's services cater specifically to over 4,000 schools and districts across various geographical markets, including urban and suburban areas in the United States, with a focus on enhancing the overall student transportation experience.Zum operates on a revenue model that includes partnerships with schools and districts, primarily engaging in B2B transactions. The company generates revenue through subscription-based agreements that provide access to its transportation management platform, as well as through service fees associated with their fleet operations. This transactional structure allows educational institutions to securely track student rides and coordinate with drivers and parents effectively. Zum's flagship services are designed to meet the needs of districts, schools, and families, ensuring transparency and efficiency in student transportation logistics. In April 2026, Zum Services, Inc. raised USD 100 million in venture funding from TPG. The April 2026, funding will accelerate the rollout of its Connected Mobility Experience platform, invest further in its technology, and support continued growth and expansion across school transportation markets in the U.S.

## Funding rounds

- Series F, Apr 15, 2026, $100M — TPG
- Series E, Sep 6, 2023, $140M — Hong Shan, GIC, SB Investment Advisers, Climate Investment
- Series D, Oct 6, 2021, $130M — Hong Shan, BMW i Ventures, SB Investment Advisers
- Series C, Apr 30, 2019 — Citi Ventures
- Series C, Feb 28, 2019, $40M — Hong Shan, Spark Capital, NGP Capital, Volvo Group Venture Capital, BMW i Ventures, DNX Ventures, ClearVision Equity Partners
- Series B, Nov 30, 2017, $19M — Hong Shan, Spark Capital
- Series A, Aug 29, 2017, $5.5M — Hong Shan
- Seed, Feb 10, 2016, $2.3M — Ulu Ventures, Sand Hill Angels, TSVC, FundersClub, Graphene Ventures

## Investors

- Ulu Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ulu-ventures) — Seed
- Sand Hill Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sand-hill-angels) — Seed
- TSVC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tsvc) — Seed
- FundersClub (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fundersclub) — Seed
- Graphene Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/graphene-ventures) — Seed
- Hong Shan — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Spark Capital — Series B, Series C
- NGP Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ngp-capital) — Series C
- Volvo Group Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/volvo-group-venture-capital) — Series C
- BMW i Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bmw-i-ventures) — Series C, Series D
- DNX Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dnx-ventures) — Series C
- ClearVision Equity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/clearvision-equity-partners) — Series C
- Citi Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/citi-ventures) — Series C
- SB Investment Advisers (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sb-investment-advisers) — Series D, Series E
- GIC — Series E
- Climate Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/climate-investment) — Series E
- TPG (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tpg) — Series F