Popid
Canoga Park, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
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PopID offers a platform for biometric identity verification using face or palm recognition, letting consumers check in, earn loyalty, order, and make payments. It was incubated by Cali Group, a retail technology holding company.
Founders & leadership
Popid was founded in 2016 by John Miller.
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Patricia Luchangco ParekhNamed on SEC filing
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Thomas StewartNamed on SEC filing
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Allibhoy NizarNamed on SEC filing
Board
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James Buckly JordanBoard director
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Robert StewartBoard director
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Anish MehtaBoard director
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Simon CharltonBoard director
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$18.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2019–2025
▶$13.4MraisedMar 2025 · 24 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$13.4MraisedMar 2025 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John MillerExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert StewartDirector
- Anish MehtaDirector
- Christian GammillDirector
- Simon CharltonDirector
- Offering amount
- $17.3M
- Amount sold
- $13.4M
- First sale
- Feb 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.1MraisedNov 2019 · 29 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.1MraisedNov 2019 · 29 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John C. MillerExecutive Officer, Director
- Patricia Luchangco ParekhDirector
- Thomas StewartDirector
- Simon CharltonDirector
- James Buckly JordanDirector
- Allibhoy NizarDirector
- Offering amount
- $5.1M
- Amount sold
- $5.1M
- First sale
- Mar 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Popid do?
- PopID offers a platform for biometric identity verification using face or palm recognition, letting consumers check in, earn loyalty, order, and make payments. It was incubated by Cali Group, a retail technology holding company.
- Who founded Popid?
- Popid was founded by John Miller in 2016.
- Who are Popid's investors?
- Popid's investors include Nextwave [X] Partners.
- How much funding has Popid raised?
- Popid has disclosed $18.5M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Popid headquartered?
- Popid is headquartered in Canoga Park, US.



