PathPulse AI, the decentralized road-intelligence network that turns every vehicle into a real-time data node, today announced the successful close of its $900,000 pre-seed round and grants.
Using only a smartphone, PathPulse AI enables any driver to contribute to a global mobility-intelligence network which powers safer, smarter, and more responsive cities. By extracting 60+ types of road insights from live driving footage, PathPulse AI provides critical real-time infrastructure data for governments, mapping platforms, autonomous systems, and smart-city developers.
Transforming Every Vehicle into a Real-Time Sensor
Through AI-driven video analytics and their frictionless mobile app ‘Scout,’ PathPulse AI converts everyday driving into actionable intelligence:
- •AI-Powered Mobile App: Turns any driver’s phone into a live road-scanning node.
- •Civic Safety Network: Detects over-speeding, broken tail lights, abrupt lane changes, and unsafe driving behavior.
- •Road Infrastructure Intelligence: Maps potholes, speed bumps, damaged road markings, and 30+ additional conditions.
- •Tokenized Contributor Economy: Rewards drivers and node operators via $PULS tokens (launching soon).
PathPulse AI’s technology is already deployed at scale, including an active pilot operation in South Africa, supporting real-time safety monitoring and road-infrastructure intelligence.
“With PathPulse AI, Timo Rides drivers get an additional revenue stream, and governments get access to data that makes roads safer. It’s a winning combination which we are excited to explore with stakeholders across Africa.” — Max Gershfield, CSO of Timo Rides
To date, PathPulse AI has captured, validated, and verified over $5 million worth of road-safety violations, demonstrating its immediate operational value for transportation authorities and mobility partners.
Strong Traction & Rapid Global Adoption
PathPulse AI continues to scale quickly across regions and mobility ecosystems:
- •35,000+ registered users
- •2,000+ DAA (Daily Active Agents)
- •14,000+ MAU (Monthly Active Users)
- •60+ global partners across GovTech, mapping, mobility, and DePIN
- •700,000+ KM of community driving
- •125,000+ hours of driving data captured
- •Active in 15 countries, including early deployments in Africa, Asia, and Europe
This rapidly expanding dataset positions PathPulse AI as a critical infrastructure layer for next-generation mobility, urban planning, and decentralized intelligence networks.
Built by Industry Experts
The PathPulse AI founding and technical teams bring experience from:
PayPal, Toyota, CoinDCX, HDFC Bank, DP World, AltcoinBuzz, EnjinStarter, Base, and other global leaders in mobility, AI/ML, fintech, and decentralized infrastructure.
About PathPulse AI
PathPulse AI is a decentralized mobility-intelligence network that turns every vehicle into a real-time data node using just a smartphone. Through advanced AI-powered analytics, PathPulse AI enables governments, mapping companies, and mobility operators to monitor roads, enhance safety, and build smarter cities.