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Passport

Founded 2010 · 429 employees on LinkedIn · 15 known investors

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Passport provides a cloud-based parking management platform that unifies enforcement operations, mobile pay parking, permitting, and payment infrastructure for cities and private parking operators across North America. The platform enables municipalities to manage curb operations, collect parking data for policy decisions, and improve compliance and revenue.

Cloud ComputingGovTechMobility & TransportationPropTechSaaS

Founders & leadership

Passport was founded in 2010 by Bob Youakim and Khristian Gutierrez.

BYBob Youakim
Bob YouakiminFounder and Executive Chairman
KGKhristian Gutierrez
Khristian GutierrezinCo-founder · Chief Executive Officer

Investors · 15

ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSSan Francisco · $10M – $30M
Delta-v CapitalDenver · $2M – $10M
Grotech VenturesOwings Mills · $500K – $5M
H.I.G. CapitalMiami
H.I.G. Growth PartnersMiami
MK CapitalNorthfield · $2M – $10M
Relevance VenturesBrentwood · $250K – $2.5M
Sixth StreetSan Francisco · $50M – $2.5B
FJ LabsreportedNew York · $100K – $3M
FlexportreportedSan Francisco · $2.5M – $20M
M13reported · 2 sourcesNew York · $4M – $7M
ResolutereportedSan Francisco
TCVreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $10M – $500M

Also in the syndicate · 2

Pure ImaginationRiver Park Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 4

by search overlap
PassportParking544 shared keywordsPassport Parking offers a smartphone app that lets drivers pay for parking by entering a zone number, choosing a payment method, receiving expiration reminders, and extending sessions remotely. The company's broader focus is on parking payment technology aimed at municipalities and smart-city management.
Spot Hero394 shared keywordsSpotHero is a parking reservation app that helps drivers find and book affordable parking at garages, lots, and valet services across North American cities. The platform operates in over 400 major cities and serves as a marketplace connecting drivers with parking providers.
ParkWhiz292 shared keywordsParkWhiz is an online parking marketplace and mobile app that lets drivers search, compare prices, and reserve parking spaces in advance for events or immediate use. Users book spots through the app and enter using a mobile parking pass, often at discounts off standard rates.
SpotAngels224 shared keywordsSpotAngels provides a mobile app that helps users find parking, avoid tickets through location reminders, and pay parking meters in select cities. The service serves drivers in urban areas and generates revenue through premium subscriptions and parking transaction commissions.

Companies competing with Passport for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Passport App | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Jul 2026Passport, an International Shipping Carrier Built for E-Commerce, Raises $39 Million in Series B Fundingprnewswire.com · Jan 2022Passport raises $65M in Series D fundingprnewswire.com · Dec 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Passport do?
Passport provides a cloud-based parking management platform that unifies enforcement operations, mobile pay parking, permitting, and payment infrastructure for cities and private parking operators across North America. The platform enables municipalities to manage curb operations, collect parking data for policy decisions, and improve compliance and revenue.
Who founded Passport?
Passport was founded by Bob Youakim, Khristian Gutierrez in 2010.
Who are Passport's investors?
Passport's investors include ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS, Delta-v Capital, Grotech Ventures, H.I.G. Capital, H.I.G. Growth Partners, MK Capital, Relevance Ventures, Sixth Street and 5 more.