About
Metropolis Technologies is the leader in applied AI for the real world, pioneering the 'Recognition Economy' by using computer vision and AI to enable seamless, checkout-free payment experiences in the physical world. Founded in 2017 in Venice, Los Angeles by Alex Israel (CEO), Travis Kell, Peter Fisher, and Courtney Fukuda from a co-founder's garage, the company uses computer vision and deep learning to recognize vehicles and process payments automatically. Following the 2024 take-private acquisition of SP+, Metropolis is now the largest parking network in North America with 4,200+ locations and operations in 40 countries, processing more than $5 billion in annual transaction volume.
The company has over 23,000 employees and adds more than one million new members per month. In 2025, Metropolis acquired Oosto, a pioneer in AI-powered biometrics. The company ranked No.
13 on the 2025 CNBC Disruptor 50 list.
