- 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
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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.
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Funding History
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Funding: Seed through Series A. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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