Dubai, UAE, December 3, 2025, Chainwire
PathPulse AI, a distributed roadway intelligence network that turns every vehicle into a real-time data node, today announced the successful closing of a $900,000 pre-seed round and grant funding.
Using just a smartphone, PathPulse AI enables any driver to contribute to the global mobility intelligence network that makes cities safer, smarter, and more responsive. PathPulse AI provides critical real-time infrastructure data for governments, mapping platforms, autonomous systems, and smart city developers by extracting insights about more than 60 types of roads from live driving footage.
Turn every vehicle into a real-time sensor
PathPulse AI transforms everyday driving into actionable intelligence through AI-driven video analytics and a frictionless mobile app called Scout.
• Mobile app powered by AI
Turn a driver’s phone into a live road scanning node
• Citizen Safety Network
Detects excessive speed, broken taillights, sudden lane changes, and dangerous driving behavior.
• Road Infrastructure Intelligence
Map potholes, bumps, damaged road markings, and over 30 additional conditions.
• Tokenized contributor economy
Reward drivers and node operators via $PULS tokens (coming soon)
PathPulse AI’s technology is already being deployed at scale, including in an active pilot in South Africa, supporting real-time safety monitoring and road infrastructure intelligence.
“PathPulse AI gives Timo Rides drivers an additional source of income and gives governments access to data that makes roads safer. It’s a great combination and we’re excited to explore it with stakeholders across Africa.” — Max Gershfield, Timo Rides CSO
To date, PathPulse AI has captured, verified, and verified $5 million worth of traffic safety violations, demonstrating its immediate operational value for transportation authorities and mobility partners.
Strong traction and rapid global adoption
PathPulse AI continues to scale rapidly across regions and the mobility ecosystem.
35,000+ registered users 2,000+ DAAs (Daily Active Agents) 14,000+ MAUs (Monthly Active Users) 60+ global partners across government technology, mapping, mobility, and DePIN 700,000+ kilometers of community driving 125,000+ hours of driving data collected Active in 15 countries, including initial deployments in Africa, Asia, and Europe
This rapidly expanding dataset positions PathPulse AI as a critical infrastructure layer for next-generation mobility, urban planning, and distributed intelligence networks.
Built by industry experts
The PathPulse AI founding and technical teams bring the following experience:
PayPal, Toyota, CoinDCX, HDFC Bank, DP World, AltcoinBuzz, EnjinStarter, Base, and other global leaders in mobility, AI/ML, fintech, and decentralized infrastructure.
About PathPulse AI
PathPulse AI is a distributed mobility intelligence network that turns every vehicle into a real-time data node using only a smartphone. Through advanced AI-powered analytics, PathPulse AI enables governments, mapping companies, and mobility operators to monitor roads, improve safety, and build smarter cities.
For more information, please visit https://pathpulse.ai.
contact
Umair Muqaddam
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