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Data platform that helps private mobility operators and cities deliver safe, equitable, and efficient streets

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2017Transportation
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2022
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Populus

Populus.ai is a forward-thinking startup that provides digital solutions to help cities manage their transportation infrastructure more effectively. The company operates in the urban mobility market, focusing on the management of streets, curbs, and shared mobility services like dockless scooters. Populus serves municipal clients of all sizes, offering them the tools to make faster, data-driven decisions to enhance safety, equity, and sustainability in transportation.

The core of Populus's business is its platform, which integrates various data sources to offer comprehensive insights and management capabilities. This allows city officials to analyze transportation patterns, create flexible curb policies, and communicate these changes efficiently. The platform is divided into two main solutions: the Mobility Manager and the Curb Manager. The Mobility Manager helps cities oversee shared mobility services, while the Curb Manager optimizes curb usage to accommodate different transportation modes and needs.

Populus generates revenue through a subscription-based model, where cities pay for access to its platform and data services. This recurring revenue model ensures a steady income stream while providing continuous value to its clients. The company also offers additional resources such as webinars, whitepapers, and case studies to educate and support its users.

In summary, Populus.ai is a vital player in the urban mobility sector, providing cities with the digital tools they need to manage modern transportation challenges effectively. By leveraging data, Populus helps cities around the world create safer, more equitable, and sustainable transportation systems.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2017
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
18
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
63.3/100
Industry
Transportation
Sub-industry
Navigation & Mapping
Sector
Transportation, Automotive, Mobility, Core AI, Spinout, AI Applications
Technology
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Nanotech
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES A✓Equity / VC Aug 2022 $11M $44M Zero Infinity Partners · Climactic · FootPrint Coalition · Comcast Ventures ↗
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC Mar 2021 $5M $20M Ulu Ventures · Magna International · Storm Ventures · Relay Ventures —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021 —
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Growth signals

Populus website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Populus is 6.4K monthly website visits, up 77.8% over the last three months. Populus's team declined 30.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits6.4K 3-month web change+77.8% 1-year team growth-30.8%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

25 investors on the cap table

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Seed9 investors entered at this stage

  • Ulu Ventures
  • Auren Hoffman
  • SparkLabs Global Ventures
  • Merian Ventures
  • Mark Platshon
  • Precursor Ventures
  • Relay Ventures
  • Plug and Play
  • Castor Ventures

Series A6 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors10 additional known investors

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Alexsis James
  • Alumni Ventures
  • American Family Ventures
  • Chapter One Ventures
  • Revel Partners
  • SchindlerAM Ventures
  • SparkLabs Group
  • Technology Pioneers | World Economic Forum
Team profiled 9 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 4 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇮🇹 Italy10%
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Market sentiment

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