Last updated 2026-07-20
- Acquired by QRyde, Jul 2024
Total raised
—
Last: Undisclosed Round 2019-01
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2014
Headcount
25
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Business Software
About
Colu is an Israeli company founded in 2014 that developed a platform for cities to engage with residents by rewarding them for actions that promote strategic goals, using a unique City Coin. The platform helps cities achieve strategic goals by encouraging citizen action through gamification, city coins, and showcasing local businesses. Colu started as a blockchain technology company focused on digital wallets and localized cryptocurrencies, and later pivoted to a GovTech company offering its SaaS platform to municipalities. Colu was acquired by HBSS Connect Corp. (QRyde) in July 2024.
Headcount over time
25 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is Colu's primary business focus?
- Colu is a smart city technology company that helps municipalities increase civic engagement by rewarding residents for actions that promote community goals, using a unique in-app City Coin.
- When was Colu acquired and by whom?
- Colu was acquired by QRyde in July 2024.
- What is Colu's total funding raised to date?
- Colu has raised a total of $33.6 million USD.
- When was Colu founded?
- Colu was founded in November 2014.
- Which investors participated in Colu's February 2015 funding round?
- In February 2015, Colu received funding from Spark Capital and Digital Currency Group.
- Who invested in Colu's June 2016 funding round?
- In June 2016, Colu received funding from Tom Glocer and Aleph.
- Which investor participated in Colu's December 2017 funding round?
- In December 2017, Colu received funding from IDB Development Corporation.
- Who was the investor in Colu's January 2019 funding round?
- In January 2019, Colu received funding from Patrick Byrne.
- Who is the Co-founder & CEO of Colu?
- Amos Meiri is the Co-founder & CEO of Colu.
Team · 7
Amos Meiri
Founder · Co-Founder & CEO
David Ring
Founder · Co-Founder
Mark Smargon
Founder · Co-Founder
Ortal Cohen Tevel
CEO
Michael Mazur
Chief Operating Officer
Leora Bachrach
Head of HR
Elad Erdan
Global Business Development Manager
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Business Software
Sub-sectors
Fintech & InsurtechMoney Transfer & ManagementBusiness SoftwareSales & Marketing Solutions
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesMobileCryptographyTokenizationData StorageCDN
Target customers
ConsumersRecreational & LifestyleProfessionals & Gig EconomyInfluencersCommunity ManagersDemographics & FamilyCommerce & RetailConsumer GoodsFood Retail & ConsumptionRestaurantsGovernment & CityMunicipalities
Business model
B2BB2CB2G
Highlights
Verified
Tags
mobile-applicationsauthenticationp2plocation-basedmunicipalitiessmbdigital-walletpaymentssmart-cityuser-engagemententerprisesfintechmobile-paymentscommunityfinancial-institutionsgovernment
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | colu.com/ |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/4859812 | |
| facebook.com/ColuApp | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UC2yHSENHrugHTPwTBV8x4KQ |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2014-11 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 25 |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by QRyde on Jul 2024 - closed due to acquisition |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by QRyde 2024-07
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 31 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 9 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | colu.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 62 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 515151744 |
|---|---|
| Status | מחוסלת מרצון — CLOSED |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2014-11-06 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2019 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 3 — dissolution (1), charge (2) |
| Closure date | 2025-12-31 |
| Registered address | אלון יגאל 114 תל אביב - יפו |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | חיסול חברה |
| 2025-11-10 | סילוק שעבוד |
| 2025-11-09 | סילוק שעבוד |