Populus

Digital solutions for urban transportation management

San Francisco, California, United States

About Populus

Populus provides digital solutions for cities to manage their transportation infrastructure more effectively. Their platform integrates various data sources to give city officials insights into transportation patterns, enabling them to make informed decisions about safety, equity, and sustainability. The platform includes two main tools: the Mobility Manager, which helps cities oversee shared mobility services like dockless scooters, and the Curb Manager, which optimizes curb usage for different transportation needs. Unlike competitors, Populus focuses on a subscription-based model that ensures continuous access to their services and resources, such as webinars and case studies. The goal of Populus is to assist cities in creating safer, more equitable, and sustainable transportation systems.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$18.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Ride Report's $10M investment could challenge Populus's market share.
Autonomous vehicles may disrupt traditional urban mobility management models.
Economic downturns could impact Populus's subscription-based revenue model.

Differentiation

Populus offers a unique platform integrating data for urban mobility management.
The company provides specialized solutions like Mobility Manager and Curb Manager.
Populus's subscription model ensures a steady revenue stream from municipal clients.

Upsides

Populus's platform aligns with global smart city initiatives demanding advanced data solutions.
The rise of EVs increases demand for Populus's curb management solutions.
Dynamic pricing models for curb usage align with Populus's existing services.

Funding

Total raised$18.58 M
Latest valuation$55.00 M
StageSERIES_A