TransLoc

TransLoc

Provides microtransit solutions for campuses

About TransLoc

Simplify's Rating
Why TransLoc is rated
C
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Automotive & Transportation

Consulting

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$8M

Headquarters

Durham, North Carolina

Founded

2014

Overview

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

TransLoc specializes in transportation technology, focusing on flexible microtransit solutions that enhance campus transit systems. Their products include a MicroTransit OnDemand System, MicroTransit Simulator, and MicroTransit Pilot, which work together to optimize transit resources by using automated dispatch and data-driven performance management. Unlike many competitors, TransLoc emphasizes collaboration with clients to identify service gaps and improve transit operations through ongoing support and consulting services. Their goal is to provide educational institutions with seamless rider experiences and efficient transit solutions, while also offering strategic marketing consulting to boost community engagement.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for eco-friendly campus transportation aligns with TransLoc's offerings.
  • Partnerships with educational institutions create smart campus ecosystems, like UC San Diego.
  • Increased interest in data-driven decision-making boosts TransLoc's data management services.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors like Via and RideCo may capture market share.
  • Budget cuts in educational institutions could affect TransLoc's revenue streams.
  • Rapid tech advancements could render current systems obsolete without updates.

What makes TransLoc unique

  • TransLoc specializes in flexible microtransit solutions for campus transit optimization.
  • The company offers a unique MicroTransit OnDemand System and Simulator.
  • TransLoc emphasizes iterative improvements based on client feedback and data analysis.

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Funding

Total Funding

$8M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8M
TransLoc
$8.2M
Discord
$15M
Canva
$30M
Kalshi

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

SB Statesman
Mar 12th, 2025
SBU MAPS launches new bus tracking app called ETA Spot

"TransLoc collaborated closely with each DoubleMap and RealTime customer to ensure a seamless transition to the TransLoc Fixed Route platform."

Bizjournals
May 14th, 2024
Durham transit tech firm scores new GM, eyes growth

Chip Schuneman is joining TransLoc of Durham as its new general manager, where he hopes to scale it to the next level.

Jenson Knight
Nov 1st, 2021
TransLoc, Inc. partners with University of California San Diego

Spin and TransLoc, a transpo tech and software provider, have announced a five-year agreement with the University of California San Diego to create a mobility ecosystem that will optimize how the school’s 75,000 students and staff move around campus.

AppalCart
Aug 24th, 2021
AppalCart partners with TransLoc, Inc.

AppalCART has partnered with TransLoc for its Real-Time Passenger Information System.

WRAL TechWire
Apr 21st, 2021
TransLoc, Inc. partnered with NCDOT on Nov 2nd 16'.

KILL DEVIL HILLS – The Durham-based company TransLoc, a subsidiary of Ford Mobility, partnered with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to launch a fully autonomous vehicle at the Wright Brothers National Memorial, the first such vehicle to be used at any U.S. National Park.

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