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§ Private Profile · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Computer vision technology automates curb management, parking enforcement, and payments for cities, airports, and fleets.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Automotus develops computer vision technology and automated camera systems to help municipalities and commercial fleets manage curb space and urban mobility. The company provides hardware and SaaS solutions that analyze traffic patterns, enforce parking regulations, and facilitate automated payments for commercial loading zones. These systems are designed to reduce double-parking hazards and decrease emissions while increasing parking turnover for city transportation departments. Operating with an estimated 10 to 50 employees, the enterprise has raised approximately $11.4 million in total funding, which includes a $9 million Series A round. Automotus serves municipal customers such as the City of Santa Monica, the City of Pittsburgh, and the City of Omaha, alongside investors like Trucks Venture Capital and Halogen Ventures. The organization was founded in 2017 by Jordan Justus, Harris Lummis, and Prajwal Kotamraju.
Automotus has raised $20.3M across 5 funding rounds.
Automotus has raised $20.3M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Automotus has raised $20.3M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Automotus's investors include BarronKent, Kineo Finance, Santa Barbara Venture Partners, Techstars, Weatherford Capital, Bridge Investments, Citi Impact, CityRock Venture Partners, IrishAngels, Keiki Capital, New York Angels, Quake Capital.
Automotus has raised $20.3M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $9.0M Debt / Other Equity in December 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $9M Debt Financing | — | Barronkent, Kineo Finance, Santa Barbara Venture Partners, Techstars, Weatherford Capital | Announced |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $9M Seed | Bridge Investments, Citi Impact, CityRock Venture Partners, IrishAngels, Keiki Capital, NEW York Angels, Quake Capital, SUM Ventures, Unbridled Ventures | — | Announced |
| Mar 25, 2021 | $1.2M Seed | Baron Davis, Kevin Uhlenhaker, Quake Capital, Techstars | BEN Bear, Derrick KO, Zaizhuang Cheng | Announced |
| Jan 1, 2021 | $1M Seed | — | 75 & Sunny, Black Jays Investments, Chingona Ventures, L'Attitude Ventures, Lightshed Ventures, MAC Venture Capital, Math Capital, Precursor Ventures, SoftBank Investment Advisers, Super{set}, Supply Change Capital, Baron Davis, Freada Kapor Klein, Martin Olczyk | Announced |
| Jan 1, 2020 | $120K Seed | — | — | Announced |
Automotus is a technology company specializing in automated curb management solutions that leverage computer vision to reduce urban congestion, emissions, and safety hazards. Its platform serves cities, airports, and commercial fleet operators by providing real-time data collection, automated payment and invoicing, and enforcement of curb violations without requiring drivers to use apps or meters. The system improves curb utilization efficiency by reducing double-parking hazards by up to 94%, cutting emissions by 16%, and increasing parking turnover by over 50%, thereby creating safer and more sustainable urban environments[1][2][3][5].
Founded in 2017 and based in Camarillo, California, Automotus was created to address the growing challenges of commercial vehicle congestion and inefficient curb use in urban areas. The founders, led by CEO Jordan Justus, developed a first-of-its-kind computer vision technology that integrates with existing city infrastructure such as streetlight poles to automate curb management. Early pilots in cities like Pittsburgh demonstrated significant improvements in curb compliance and congestion reduction, which helped validate the technology and accelerate its adoption[1][3][4].
Automotus rides the growing trend of smart city technologies and urban mobility optimization, addressing the surge in commercial vehicle activity and the need for sustainable transportation solutions. The timing is critical as cities face increasing congestion, emissions regulations, and demand for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Automotus’s technology supports these market forces by enabling cities to manage curb space dynamically, promote zero-emission delivery zones, and improve traffic safety. Its influence extends to shaping urban policy and infrastructure planning by providing actionable data and automating enforcement, thus advancing the broader ecosystem of intelligent transportation systems[3][4][5].
Looking ahead, Automotus is poised to expand its deployments to more cities and airports, scaling its impact on urban mobility and sustainability. Trends such as increased e-commerce deliveries, EV adoption, and smart city initiatives will further drive demand for automated curb management solutions. As cities seek to optimize public right-of-way usage and reduce environmental impact, Automotus’s technology could become a standard tool for urban planners and fleet operators. Its continued focus on privacy, automation, and integration with other mobility services will likely enhance its influence and market position in the evolving smart city landscape[3][5].