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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.

JM
John MillerFounder · Chief Executive Officer
PL
Patricia Luchangco ParekhNamed on SEC filing
TS
Thomas StewartNamed on SEC filing
AN
Allibhoy NizarNamed on SEC filing

Board

CGChristian Gammill
Christian GammillInvestor & Board DirectorGeneral Partner at Industrious Ventures
JB
James Buckly JordanBoard director
RS
Robert StewartBoard director
AM
Anish MehtaBoard director
SC
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 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.