How much funding has Populus raised?

Populus has raised $16.0M in total funding, most recently a Series A round.

Who are Populus's investors?

Populus's investors include Zero Infinity Partners, Climactic, Storm Ventures, Comcast Ventures, FootPrint Coalition, Precursor Ventures.

Where is Populus headquartered?

Populus is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

What industry is Populus in?

Populus operates in Energy, SaaS.

Populus

Empowering cities to manage the future of mobility

San Francisco, United States · Founded 2017 · $16.0M raised

Energy

SaaS

Headquarters: San Francisco, California
Employees: 11–50
Founded: 2017
Business Model: B2G

Website: populus.ai
Total Funding: $16.0M
Last Round: $11.0M Series AAug 2022
Rounds: 2

About

Populus is a smart data platform built to help cities digitally manage their curbs, streets, and shared mobility ecosystems. The company provides solutions for parking analytics, digital curb inventory, smart loading zones, and shared mobility management — giving municipalities the data infrastructure needed to regulate scooters, bikes, delivery vehicles, and other commercial fleets operating on public rights-of-way. Founded in 2017 by transportation PhDs from MIT and UC Berkeley, Populus has partnered with over 100 cities globally to reduce transportation emissions, improve street safety, and manage urban congestion. In November 2025, Populus was acquired by IPS Group to accelerate the future of smart parking and urban mobility.

Summary

Populus is an Energy company based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2017. It has raised $16.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $11.0M Series A round in Aug 2022. Investors include Zero Infinity Partners, Climactic and Storm Ventures.