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Popl

YC W21

New York City, US · Founded 2020 · 60 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors

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Melody Maunlockedknows Jason Alco · together at UCLA (overlapped)
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×9knows the team · via Y Combinator

Popl is an event lead capture and contact-sharing SaaS platform that uses AI to capture, contextualize, and manage connections made at conferences, trade shows, and networking events for enterprise teams. The platform serves large organizations and Fortune 500 companies seeking to streamline in-person business interactions and follow-up processes.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSArtificial IntelligenceB2BEmerging MarketsAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Popl was founded in 2020 by Jason Alco.

JAJason Alco
Jason Alcoin𝕏CEO & FounderJason Alco is a UCLA graduate (2018) and software engineer who co-founded Popl, a technology platform focused on digital networking and connection tools.

Investors · 5

Y Combinator✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $500K
Cathexis VenturesHouston · $250K – $1Mvia Mark Friday · inferred
Urban InnovationSan Francisco · $500K – $3.5M
Goat CapitalreportedSan Francisco

Also in the syndicate · 1

Urban Innovation Fund

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountSeed roundApr 2021

    Urban Innovation Fund

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

The YC application· Winter 2021 batch

▶ Application video — watch on YC ↗▶ Demo Day video — watch on YC ↗

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
Uniqode424 shared keywordsUniqode develops QR code and digital engagement technology, with product innovation led by its engineering team. The page focuses on the company's leadership and does not detail its specific customer segments.
Vistaprint313 shared keywordsVistaprint provides custom printing and design services, offering products such as business cards, custom apparel, and signage aimed at small businesses. It serves customers in over 22 countries with online design tools, customizable templates, and shipping.
Canva265 shared keywordsDesign platform; Blackbird invested when it was just an idea and in every round since.

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

In the news

Popl - Make Conferences & Events Your Best GTM Channelycombinator.com · Nov 2025Case Study: Popl Shows Positive Cash Flow And Growth Go Hand In Handf2f.substack.com · Aug 2024Popl raises $2.7M Seed round — Urban Innovation Fundurbaninnovationfund.com · Apr 2021YC-Backed Popl Raises $2.2 Million To Create The Digital Business Cardforbes.com · Apr 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Popl do?
Popl is an event lead capture and contact-sharing SaaS platform that uses AI to capture, contextualize, and manage connections made at conferences, trade shows, and networking events for enterprise teams. The platform serves large organizations and Fortune 500 companies seeking to streamline in-person business interactions and follow-up processes.
Who founded Popl?
Popl was founded by Jason Alco in 2020.
Who are Popl's investors?
Popl's investors include Y Combinator, Cathexis Ventures, Urban Innovation, Goat Capital.
Where is Popl headquartered?
Popl is headquartered in New York City, US.