Metropolis, a Los Angeles, CA-based company that applies artificial intelligence to real-world environments, has secured $1.6 billion in financing.
Investors
The round includes a $1.1 billion Term Loan B arranged by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and a $500 million Series D equity funding led by a fund managed by LionTree. BDT & MSD Partners, DFJ, Eldridge Industries, Slow Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Tekne Capital, and Vista also participated in the round. The Series D values Metropolis at approximately $5B.
LionTree is a global investment and merchant banking firm specializing in the media, technology, telecom, and consumer sectors. Founded in 2012, it operates offices in New York, San Francisco, London, and Tel Aviv. The firm provides strategic M&A advisory, capital raising, and investment services through its integrated platforms—Client Advocacy, Merchant Banking, Institutional Investor Membership, and LT Growth. With a focus on connecting clients to tailored opportunities and resources, LionTree has advised on over $900 billion in transactions.
Metropolis Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to accelerate its expansion in parking, retail, hospitality, fueling, and mobility, while building intelligent infrastructure that connects people seamlessly to the physical world.
About Metropolis
Metropolis applies artificial intelligence to real-world environments to transform everyday experiences through computer vision, recognition, and personalization. Its computer vision platform eliminates friction from daily life, powers checkout-free payments, and unlocks seamless, predictive, and personalized experiences everywhere consumers transact. Leveraging AI, Metropolis’ platform understands, adapts, and responds to members in real time. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Metropolis serves over 50 million customers.
Funding Details
Company: Metropolis Technologies, Inc.
Raised: $1.6B
Round: Term Loan B & Series D
Funding Date: 2025
Lead Investor: LionTree
Additional Investors: BDT & MSD Partners, DFJ, Eldridge Industries, Slow Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Tekne Capital, Vista
Company Website: https://www.metropolis.io/
Software Category: AI for Physical Infrastructure / Recognition Economy
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/metropolis-secures-1-6b-in-financing-from-leading-global-investors-302607173.html