Zum
PrivateLast Round
Private Equity
Apr 16, 2026
Est. Valuation
$1.7B
Total Funding Raised
$442.62M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Zum is a student transportation services company that provides a modern, technology-driven platform for school districts to manage student transportation, including electric bus fleets and real-time tracking for parents and administrators.
Sector
Mobility, Transportation & Logistics
Verticals
Fleet Management, Clean Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Route Optimization, Vertical SaaS
Business Model
B2G
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Subscription SaaS, Data as a Service
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Zum Comparables
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| First Student, Inc. | 87% | |
| Summit School Services | 85% | |
| EverDriven | 83% |
Zum Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Equity | Apr 16, 2026 | ||||
| Series E | Jan 31, 2024 | ||||
| Series D | Oct 6, 2021 | ||||
| Series C | Feb 28, 2019 | ||||
| Series B | Mar 13, 2018 | ||||
Series A | Aug 29, 2017 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Zum Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| SoftBank Investment Advisers | Series E, Series D |
| Draper Nexus | Series C |
| Climate Investment | Series E |
| Clearvision Ventures | Series C |
| Clearvision Ventures | Series C |
| SoftBank Group | Private Equity, Series E, Series D |
| GIC Private Limited | Private Equity, Series E |
Market signals
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- Apr 29, 2026
Platform now used by over 4,500 schools.
- Apr 29, 2026
Named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies list.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- recognized_asSep 1, 2026
Ritu Narayan at Ridezum recognized as #1 Amazon bestseller in Education Administration on Sep 1st '26.
- opens_new_locationAug 24, 2026
Ridezum opened new location in Seattle, Washington, United States, Northern America, Americas on Jul 1st '26.
- expands_offices_toAug 22, 2026
Ridezum expanded offices to New York, New York, United States, Northern America, Americas on Aug 22nd '26.
- hiresAug 21, 2026
Ridezum hired Matthew Klein as Vice President of Software Sales on Aug 21st '26.
- recognized_asAug 19, 2026
Ritu Narayan at Ridezum recognized as Innovation list on Aug 19th '26.
Zum Filings
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Request accessFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Zum's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Zum a public or private company?
Zum is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Zum?
Zum is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
How much is Zum worth (valuation)?
Zum's valuation is estimated at $1.7B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Zum stock?
Zum shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.
When was Zum's last funding round?
Zum's most recent funding round was Early Funding on April 16, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Zum?
Key investors in Zum include SoftBank Investment Advisers, SoftBank Group, GIC Private Limited, Sequoia Capital, Spark Capital.
Will Zum IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Zum.
How can I track Zum secondary market activity?
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