Zum

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Location San Francisco, California
Founded 2016
Latest Stage Growth
Total Raised $430M
Website https://www.ridezum.com
Sector
edtech transportation mobility

Investors

Nabeel Hyatt Early (2019)
Shaherose Charania Angel (2021)
tpg growth (2026)
Spark Capital Early (2019)
Unshackled Ventures Angel (2021)

Founders

Ritu Narayan CEO & Founder

About

Zum is a San Francisco-based startup providing software and services for modernizing U.S. student transportation, including electric buses, route optimization, and tracking tools 1. Founded in 2016 by Ritu Narayan, the company serves more than 4,500 schools across 17 U.S. states 1. After TPG’s $100 million investment, Zum’s total funding stands at $430 million with a valuation of $1.7 billion 1.

Funding History

Date Round Amount Lead Co-investors
2026-04-16 Growth $100M TPG (The Rise Funds) — 1

What Investors Say

Steve Ellis, Managing Partner of TPG’s Rise Funds, joined Zum’s Board of Directors as part of the investment 1.

What Founders Say

No verified founder quotes available at this time.

Sources

  1. PR Newswire, “Zum Raises $100 Million From TPG to Accelerate Zum’s Connected Mobility Experience (CMX) and for Continued Growth and Expansion,” April 16, 2026. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zum-raises-100-million-from-tpg-to-accelerate-zums-connected-mobility-experience-cmx-and-for-continued-growth-and-expansion-302744410.html↩↩↩↩↩