Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a prominent venture capital firm that invests in early to growth stage companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer services. The firm specializes in supporting startups and emerging growth companies, typically investing between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. Sequoia Capital operates globally, with a presence in regions such as Israel, China, and Southeast Asia, and has built a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and JD.com. The firm emphasizes a partnership approach with entrepreneurs, leveraging decades of experience to guide them from initial concept through to public offering and beyond.

Audrey Adeline

Analyst

Rohit Agarwal

Vice President / Principal

Rajan Anandan

Managing Director

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Roelof Botha

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Xi Cao

Partner, China

Vipin Chamakkala

Director, Customer Partnerships

Jiazhen Chen

Investor

Luzhou Chen

Investor

Josephine Chen

Partner

Sakshi Chopra

Managing Director

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Long Do

Analyst

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Helen Fan

Vice President

Shirley Feng

Managing Director

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Xiang Gao

Associate

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Mike Goguen

Partner

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Wayne Guo

Managing Director

Kirstie Irmana

Analyst

Amit Jain

Managing Director

Pushpak Kedia

Associate

Pieter Kemps

Principal

Kais Khimji

Partner

Sunint Khurana

Analyst

Marie Klemchuk

Global CFO

Jess Lee

Partner

Jess Lee

Partner

Teng Lei

Associate

Douglas Leone

Global Managing Partner

Mei Li

Associate

Angie Shuyan Liu

Analyst

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Alyssa Maharani

Analyst

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner

Ishaan Mittal

Managing Director

Abhishek Mohan

Principal

Che Pinjue

Partner, China

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Antara Raychaudhury

Analyst

Andrew Reed

General Partner

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Haim Sadger

Partner, Israel

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Yoav Shaked

Partner, Israel

Prateek Sharma

VP

Neil Shen

Managing Partner

Shailendra Singh

Managing Director

Thomas Stephenson

Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Johan Surani

Vice President

Jessica H. Tan

Analyst

Vedant Trivedi

Analyst

Aradhita Tuli

Analyst

Mike Vernal

Partner

Pavel Vyhnalek

Operating Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner

Fred Wang

Managing Director

Cen Wang

Partner

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Kai Wang

Managing Director

Michael Xiong

Investor

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Yu Yao

Managing Director

Stephanie Zhan

Partner

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Qingsheng Zheng

Partner, China

Guo Zhenwei

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Geospatial

Sensible Weather

Series A in 2022
Sensible Weather is a climate risk technology company focused on mitigating the impact of adverse weather on travelers and travel partners. It provides a partner-branded Weather Guarantee service that automatically reimburses travelers when their experiences are disrupted by bad weather. Utilizing its proprietary climate data and risk analytics platform, Sensible Weather calculates Weather Guarantee pricing in real-time, which not only enhances the travel experience but also generates additional revenue for its partners. The company's insights offer valuable climate information and change projections, enabling users to stay informed about weather conditions and make better decisions for their travel and event planning.

Atlan Space

Series B in 2022
Atlan Space is a technology company based in Rabat, Morocco, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for drones. The company develops autonomous flight software that enables networks of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to monitor extensive marine areas for environmental threats. Its technology is utilized in various applications, including combating illegal fishing, tracking marine life, and assessing environmental risks. By coordinating fleets of drones, Atlan Space provides authorities with crucial insights and data that help them understand maritime activities, thereby enhancing the protection of ocean ecosystems.

Observable

Series B in 2022
Observable, Inc. operates a data visualization platform that allows developers, data scientists, journalists, and educators to collaboratively explore, analyze, and visualize data on the web. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the platform facilitates the creation of complex graphs and charts while enabling users to engage in ad hoc exploratory analysis and build interactive dashboards. Its features include collaboration tools such as forking, suggesting, and merging, which enhance the user experience and promote shared learning. Observable serves various organizations, including teams at Stitch Fix and educational institutions like MIT, helping them leverage data for informed decision-making. The platform's extensive library of reusable visualizations empowers creators to gain deep insights and improve their understanding of data.

Physna

Series B in 2021
Physna LLC is a software company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a geometric search engine that enhances computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing processes. The platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and advanced geometric deep learning technology to transform 3D models into a structured data format, facilitating comparison and analysis for quality control and automated inspection. Physna's solutions are applicable across various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and consumer goods, enabling clients to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline inspection automation. The company's innovative approach effectively bridges the gap between physical objects and digital representations, contributing to advancements in design and manufacturing.

LocoNav

Series B in 2021
LocoNav is a developer of online fleet management software aimed at transforming the vehicle landscape in India. The company's platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including GPS tracking, video safety, fuel monitoring, and telematics, which assist vehicle owners, businesses, and transporters in managing their fleet operations more efficiently. By integrating these features, LocoNav enhances security, streamlines operations, and helps reduce costs associated with fleet management. The company's commitment to improving the efficiency and safety of vehicle usage addresses the challenges faced by its clients, ultimately aiming to change the way transportation is conducted in India.

Oriental Space

Angel Round in 2021
Oriental Space is an aerospace company that manufactures large solid rockets.

Bifrost AI

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a simulation software designed to create custom virtual worlds. The company's software generates synthetic training data using three-dimensional graphics to simulate real-life scenarios such as traffic accidents and natural disasters, detect rare and critical defects and build models faster, enabling artificial intelligence developers to create datasets quicker and at lower costs.

Physna

Series B in 2021
Physna LLC is a software company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a geometric search engine that enhances computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing processes. The platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and advanced geometric deep learning technology to transform 3D models into a structured data format, facilitating comparison and analysis for quality control and automated inspection. Physna's solutions are applicable across various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and consumer goods, enabling clients to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline inspection automation. The company's innovative approach effectively bridges the gap between physical objects and digital representations, contributing to advancements in design and manufacturing.

Observable

Series A in 2020
Observable, Inc. operates a data visualization platform that allows developers, data scientists, journalists, and educators to collaboratively explore, analyze, and visualize data on the web. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the platform facilitates the creation of complex graphs and charts while enabling users to engage in ad hoc exploratory analysis and build interactive dashboards. Its features include collaboration tools such as forking, suggesting, and merging, which enhance the user experience and promote shared learning. Observable serves various organizations, including teams at Stitch Fix and educational institutions like MIT, helping them leverage data for informed decision-making. The platform's extensive library of reusable visualizations empowers creators to gain deep insights and improve their understanding of data.

LandSpace

Series C in 2020
LandSpace is a Chinese company based in Beijing that specializes in the development and operation of rockets, specifically targeting the small and medium-sized commercial aerospace application market. The company focuses on creating liquid fuel rocket engines and commercial launch vehicles, emphasizing the importance of independent intellectual property rights. LandSpace is dedicated to advancing its proprietary liquid-fuel rocket engines and providing low-cost, standardized launch service solutions for private and commercial aerospace enterprises in China. With robust capabilities in design, manufacturing, and testing, LandSpace positions itself as a key player in the aerospace sector and is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise as well as a member of the International Astronautical Federation.

Bifrost AI

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a simulation software designed to create custom virtual worlds. The company's software generates synthetic training data using three-dimensional graphics to simulate real-life scenarios such as traffic accidents and natural disasters, detect rare and critical defects and build models faster, enabling artificial intelligence developers to create datasets quicker and at lower costs.

Orbital Insight

Series D in 2019
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

LocoNav

Series B in 2019
LocoNav is a developer of online fleet management software aimed at transforming the vehicle landscape in India. The company's platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including GPS tracking, video safety, fuel monitoring, and telematics, which assist vehicle owners, businesses, and transporters in managing their fleet operations more efficiently. By integrating these features, LocoNav enhances security, streamlines operations, and helps reduce costs associated with fleet management. The company's commitment to improving the efficiency and safety of vehicle usage addresses the challenges faced by its clients, ultimately aiming to change the way transportation is conducted in India.

Asensing

Series A in 2019
Guangzhou Asensing Electronics Co., Ltd. specializes in the development of inertial navigation and optoelectronic technology solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in Guangzhou, China, the company offers a range of products including vertical gyros, inertial measurement units, attitude heading reference systems, and GPS/INS integrated navigation systems. These products are utilized across various sectors such as aerospace, marine, and industrial applications, serving customers in the fields of aircraft, ships, robots, and somatosensory terminals. In addition to standard offerings, Asensing provides customized solutions, particularly in the areas of UAV platforms and night vision technology. The company's advanced inertial and optoelectronic products enhance dynamic attitude measurement, motion control, and positioning algorithms, contributing to safer and more precise navigation systems.

Vector Launch

Series B in 2018
Vector was founded by several members of the original SpaceX team and is a disruptive innovator that connects space startups with affordable and frequent launch and platforms to enable space capabilities at a speed and price point never before possible. Vector has a big vision to reshape the 400 billion dollar space market by combining dedicated low-cost micro satellite launch and software defined satellites (Galactic Sky) to dramatically increase access and speed to orbit.

Propeller Aero

Series A in 2018
Propeller is a global leader in drone-mapping and analytics solutions that give worksites the power to measure and manage themselves. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a North American office in Denver, USA, Propeller’s innovative hardware and software products solve real problems for real people. With visual tools everyone can use, Propeller is helping teams on thousands of worksites track, inspect, and report on job progress and productivity safely and accurately. Founded in 2014 by Francis Vierboom and Rory San Miguel, Propeller serves construction, aggregates, mining, and waste management industries globally.

Mapillary

Series B in 2018
Mapillary AB operates an online street-level imagery platform that leverages collaboration, cameras, and computer vision to automate and scale mapping. Founded in 2013 and based in Malmö, Sweden, the company allows users to collect and share street-level images using various cameras, including smartphones and action cameras. Over 500 million images have been contributed by individuals and organizations worldwide, enhancing map data for applications in urban development and the automotive sector. Mapillary's tools facilitate the collection, visualization, and tagging of images while ensuring automatic privacy blurring. The platform is utilized by clients and partners such as the World Bank, HERE, and the Toyota Research Institute, reflecting its significance in improving understanding of global locations through visual data. In June 2020, Mapillary became a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

LocoNav

Series A in 2017
LocoNav is a developer of online fleet management software aimed at transforming the vehicle landscape in India. The company's platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including GPS tracking, video safety, fuel monitoring, and telematics, which assist vehicle owners, businesses, and transporters in managing their fleet operations more efficiently. By integrating these features, LocoNav enhances security, streamlines operations, and helps reduce costs associated with fleet management. The company's commitment to improving the efficiency and safety of vehicle usage addresses the challenges faced by its clients, ultimately aiming to change the way transportation is conducted in India.

sp0n

Series A in 2017
sp0n, Inc. is a technology startup based in Downtown Manhattan, New York, that focuses on enhancing public safety through its innovative application. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a tool that visually represents potential threats to safety on a map, highlighting incidents such as suspicious individuals, abandoned bags, and drug-related activities with red dots. Backed by prominent venture capital from Silicon Valley, sp0n aims to keep users informed about their surroundings, thereby contributing to community safety.

Vector Launch

Series A in 2017
Vector was founded by several members of the original SpaceX team and is a disruptive innovator that connects space startups with affordable and frequent launch and platforms to enable space capabilities at a speed and price point never before possible. Vector has a big vision to reshape the 400 billion dollar space market by combining dedicated low-cost micro satellite launch and software defined satellites (Galactic Sky) to dramatically increase access and speed to orbit.

Orbital Insight

Series C in 2017
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

Vector Launch

Venture Round in 2017
Vector was founded by several members of the original SpaceX team and is a disruptive innovator that connects space startups with affordable and frequent launch and platforms to enable space capabilities at a speed and price point never before possible. Vector has a big vision to reshape the 400 billion dollar space market by combining dedicated low-cost micro satellite launch and software defined satellites (Galactic Sky) to dramatically increase access and speed to orbit.

Orbital Insight

Series B in 2016
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

Mapillary

Series A in 2016
Mapillary AB operates an online street-level imagery platform that leverages collaboration, cameras, and computer vision to automate and scale mapping. Founded in 2013 and based in Malmö, Sweden, the company allows users to collect and share street-level images using various cameras, including smartphones and action cameras. Over 500 million images have been contributed by individuals and organizations worldwide, enhancing map data for applications in urban development and the automotive sector. Mapillary's tools facilitate the collection, visualization, and tagging of images while ensuring automatic privacy blurring. The platform is utilized by clients and partners such as the World Bank, HERE, and the Toyota Research Institute, reflecting its significance in improving understanding of global locations through visual data. In June 2020, Mapillary became a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

GeeTest

Series B in 2016
GeeTest, focusing on solving verification security, addresses with "unsafe", "poor user experience" and "difficulty in management" according to unique artificial behavior technology. As the leader in global verification security, Geetest provides website and App with latest SaaS production. With the coverage of 160,000 website and app in Finance, Aviation, E-Business, politic, live steam, games, news and others, Geetest provides online verification 400 million per day.

Orbital Insight

Series A in 2015
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

Mapillary

Seed Round in 2015
Mapillary AB operates an online street-level imagery platform that leverages collaboration, cameras, and computer vision to automate and scale mapping. Founded in 2013 and based in Malmö, Sweden, the company allows users to collect and share street-level images using various cameras, including smartphones and action cameras. Over 500 million images have been contributed by individuals and organizations worldwide, enhancing map data for applications in urban development and the automotive sector. Mapillary's tools facilitate the collection, visualization, and tagging of images while ensuring automatic privacy blurring. The platform is utilized by clients and partners such as the World Bank, HERE, and the Toyota Research Institute, reflecting its significance in improving understanding of global locations through visual data. In June 2020, Mapillary became a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

Near Pte.

Series B in 2014
Near Pte. Ltd. operates a location-based intelligence platform that delivers real-time insights on places, people, and products. It offers various data and analytical products designed to support data-driven decision-making, such as Allspark, a mobile-first audience cloud solution, and Carbon, which analyzes real-world consumer footprints. The platform processes data from over 1.6 billion monthly users across 44 countries, enabling brands to engage with audiences in a privacy-centric manner. Near serves diverse industries, including automobile, fast food, retail, FMCG, BFSI, technology, travel, and telecommunications. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, Near has expanded with offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Bengaluru, Tokyo, and Sydney. The company collaborates with notable brands such as News Corp, MetLife, and Mastercard, enhancing their customer experiences through its suite of SaaS products.

Relcy

Venture Round in 2014
Relcy, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a search engine designed to enhance mobile search capabilities. Founded in 2013, Relcy's technology enables users to search across all content on their mobile devices, including applications and real-world information, in a more efficient manner. The search engine utilizes a knowledge graph comprising millions of real-world entities, offering a personalized and contextually aware search experience. By understanding users' locations and intentions, Relcy aims to streamline the process of finding information, making mobile searches faster and more intuitive.

Orbital Insight

Seed Round in 2014
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

Near Pte.

Series A in 2012
Near Pte. Ltd. operates a location-based intelligence platform that delivers real-time insights on places, people, and products. It offers various data and analytical products designed to support data-driven decision-making, such as Allspark, a mobile-first audience cloud solution, and Carbon, which analyzes real-world consumer footprints. The platform processes data from over 1.6 billion monthly users across 44 countries, enabling brands to engage with audiences in a privacy-centric manner. Near serves diverse industries, including automobile, fast food, retail, FMCG, BFSI, technology, travel, and telecommunications. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, Near has expanded with offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Bengaluru, Tokyo, and Sydney. The company collaborates with notable brands such as News Corp, MetLife, and Mastercard, enhancing their customer experiences through its suite of SaaS products.

Navidog

Series C in 2012
Navidog is a mobile navigation platform that utilizes GPS, map, and traffic data to provide users with accurate routes and estimated travel times to their destinations. It features a real-time voice navigation service that covers a comprehensive network of national trunk roads across 337 cities and 2,015 counties, allowing for stress-free navigation without the need to download maps. The platform includes various functionalities such as HUD night navigation mode, high-precision maps, and a user-friendly interface compatible with multiple mobile operating systems. With over 50 million downloads and a significant user base primarily consisting of car owners, Navidog aims to deliver reliable GPS navigation even in challenging situations. The company completed its third round of funding in 2013, further supporting its growth and innovation in the navigation sector.

July Systems

Venture Round in 2012
July Systems Inc. is a cloud-based mobile experience and engagement platform that specializes in location services. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with a global development center in Bengaluru, the company provides solutions for infrastructure and service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and business owners. Its key offerings include July Rapid, a mobile app development studio, and Proximity MX, which delivers contextual location intelligence and adaptive mobile engagement. This allows businesses to better understand their customers by integrating offline and online shopping behaviors. July Systems aims to digitize physical spaces and enhance customer engagement, positioning itself as a significant player in the location services market. The company became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems in 2018.

Etrans

Series A in 2010
Provider of third-party supply chain and logistics systems based in Guangzhou, China. The company develops and provides global positioning system (GPS) mapping hardware and software products.

L99.com

Series A in 2010
l99.com's is a Chinese company offering location-based services which, combined with photo sharing, communication tools, and other social features, enables user to record their life as a journal. l99.com also explores the location gaming market with a multiple product strategy and enhances the degree of polymerization of websites via a one-stop gaming service, which is the first of its kind around the world. A few years ago, it published the time axis function, which was adopted by Facebook at the end of 2010, and is widely recognized by the international community. The company was hailed as a design-oriented enterprise that combined science and technology with human nature.

Mixer Labs

Series A in 2009
Mixer Labs is the developer behind GeoAPI.com, a robust location engine designed for developers, and TownMe, a local information platform. TownMe aims to digitize local information and connections, providing a comprehensive online representation of communities. The GeoAPI service includes features such as a reverse geocoder, access to 16 million business listings and points of interest with detailed location data, and a writable layer that allows developers to annotate places and conduct complex geo-queries. This functionality supports a variety of applications, making it easier for developers to integrate location-based services into their projects.

SatNav Technologies

Series A in 2008
SatNav Technologies is a global leader in proprietary cloud-based IT and custom mapping solutions to help organizations increase their efficiency and productivity – both in the field and in the office or facility. Since its inception in India in 2000, SatNav and its highly experienced executive team has expanded its operations around the globe, gaining worldwide recognition, prestigious awards, and Fortune 500 clients along the way.

Dash Navigation

Series C in 2008
Dash Navigation has plans to change your automotive GPS units for good by bringing maps mashups as well as internet capability. Unlike today's car GPS units which necessitate extra downloads to update map changes, add features or otherwise, Dash Navigation updates and extra features will all come via web connection in real time. The device will be connected through a cellular data network and will also sport WiFi connectivity. The device will collect data about traffic conditions from all other Dash drivers, and estimates how long alternative routes will take on any given day. All sorts of geo-tagged information can be pushed to the device and combined with the on-board maps. Everything from restaurants and open houses to concerts, gas, and golf courses could be sent to the Dash and appear there on your screen. Owners will be able to manage which mashups they receive through Dash's Website. There, they will be able to drag feeds from sites like [Platial](http://crunchbase.com/organization/platial), where they can create a Google Map of dog runs in San Francisco or yoga schools in LA. Link it to [Zillow](http://crunchbase.com/organization/zillow), and you will be able to get data on houses as you are driving around the neighborhood. Create a feed at Upcoming.org about all the rock concerts in your city or one of open houses from Craigslist, and you will be able to get the info in your car, along with how far away each place is. You will also be able to do a Yahoo Local search on the device for restaurants and it will return nearby results with ratings. The company is backed by both VC powerhouses, Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins as well as a slew of others.

Mixer Labs

Seed Round in 2008
Mixer Labs is the developer behind GeoAPI.com, a robust location engine designed for developers, and TownMe, a local information platform. TownMe aims to digitize local information and connections, providing a comprehensive online representation of communities. The GeoAPI service includes features such as a reverse geocoder, access to 16 million business listings and points of interest with detailed location data, and a writable layer that allows developers to annotate places and conduct complex geo-queries. This functionality supports a variety of applications, making it easier for developers to integrate location-based services into their projects.

Loopt

Series B in 2007
Loopt is a social service platform that connects individuals to their local communities through its mobile application and website. The service provides users with valuable information about their surroundings, helping them discover places, find friends, and access local deals. With over five million registered users in the United States, Loopt emphasizes user privacy by offering a range of controls. The application is compatible with various devices, including iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android. Based in Mountain View, California, Loopt aims to enhance the social experience by leveraging local intelligence.

Dash Navigation

Series B in 2007
Dash Navigation has plans to change your automotive GPS units for good by bringing maps mashups as well as internet capability. Unlike today's car GPS units which necessitate extra downloads to update map changes, add features or otherwise, Dash Navigation updates and extra features will all come via web connection in real time. The device will be connected through a cellular data network and will also sport WiFi connectivity. The device will collect data about traffic conditions from all other Dash drivers, and estimates how long alternative routes will take on any given day. All sorts of geo-tagged information can be pushed to the device and combined with the on-board maps. Everything from restaurants and open houses to concerts, gas, and golf courses could be sent to the Dash and appear there on your screen. Owners will be able to manage which mashups they receive through Dash's Website. There, they will be able to drag feeds from sites like [Platial](http://crunchbase.com/organization/platial), where they can create a Google Map of dog runs in San Francisco or yoga schools in LA. Link it to [Zillow](http://crunchbase.com/organization/zillow), and you will be able to get data on houses as you are driving around the neighborhood. Create a feed at Upcoming.org about all the rock concerts in your city or one of open houses from Craigslist, and you will be able to get the info in your car, along with how far away each place is. You will also be able to do a Yahoo Local search on the device for restaurants and it will return nearby results with ratings. The company is backed by both VC powerhouses, Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins as well as a slew of others.

AutoNavi

Series A in 2006
AutoNavi Holdings Limited is a Chinese provider of digital map content and navigation solutions. The company has built a mobile and internet location-based service platform that offers its customers and business partners a broad range of solutions serving various aspects of customer needs. This service platform also enables the company to move from a pure B2B model to a combined B2B or B2C model. Through its digital map database and proprietary technology platform, AutoNavi Holdings provides integrated navigation and location-based solutions optimized for the Chinese market and users, including automotive navigation solutions, mobile location-based solutions, internet location-based solutions, and public sector and enterprise applications. AutoNavi Holdings has strategic alliance and cooperation agreements with TomTom Global Content, SINA, and Alibaba Group. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Dash Navigation

Series A in 2006
Dash Navigation has plans to change your automotive GPS units for good by bringing maps mashups as well as internet capability. Unlike today's car GPS units which necessitate extra downloads to update map changes, add features or otherwise, Dash Navigation updates and extra features will all come via web connection in real time. The device will be connected through a cellular data network and will also sport WiFi connectivity. The device will collect data about traffic conditions from all other Dash drivers, and estimates how long alternative routes will take on any given day. All sorts of geo-tagged information can be pushed to the device and combined with the on-board maps. Everything from restaurants and open houses to concerts, gas, and golf courses could be sent to the Dash and appear there on your screen. Owners will be able to manage which mashups they receive through Dash's Website. There, they will be able to drag feeds from sites like [Platial](http://crunchbase.com/organization/platial), where they can create a Google Map of dog runs in San Francisco or yoga schools in LA. Link it to [Zillow](http://crunchbase.com/organization/zillow), and you will be able to get data on houses as you are driving around the neighborhood. Create a feed at Upcoming.org about all the rock concerts in your city or one of open houses from Craigslist, and you will be able to get the info in your car, along with how far away each place is. You will also be able to do a Yahoo Local search on the device for restaurants and it will return nearby results with ratings. The company is backed by both VC powerhouses, Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins as well as a slew of others.

Loopt

Series A in 2005
Loopt is a social service platform that connects individuals to their local communities through its mobile application and website. The service provides users with valuable information about their surroundings, helping them discover places, find friends, and access local deals. With over five million registered users in the United States, Loopt emphasizes user privacy by offering a range of controls. The application is compatible with various devices, including iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android. Based in Mountain View, California, Loopt aims to enhance the social experience by leveraging local intelligence.

July Systems

Series C in 2005
July Systems Inc. is a cloud-based mobile experience and engagement platform that specializes in location services. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with a global development center in Bengaluru, the company provides solutions for infrastructure and service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and business owners. Its key offerings include July Rapid, a mobile app development studio, and Proximity MX, which delivers contextual location intelligence and adaptive mobile engagement. This allows businesses to better understand their customers by integrating offline and online shopping behaviors. July Systems aims to digitize physical spaces and enhance customer engagement, positioning itself as a significant player in the location services market. The company became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems in 2018.

July Systems

Series B in 2004
July Systems Inc. is a cloud-based mobile experience and engagement platform that specializes in location services. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with a global development center in Bengaluru, the company provides solutions for infrastructure and service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and business owners. Its key offerings include July Rapid, a mobile app development studio, and Proximity MX, which delivers contextual location intelligence and adaptive mobile engagement. This allows businesses to better understand their customers by integrating offline and online shopping behaviors. July Systems aims to digitize physical spaces and enhance customer engagement, positioning itself as a significant player in the location services market. The company became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems in 2018.

Earth Networks

Series B in 2004
Earth Networks, Inc. operates weather observation and lightning networks in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It gathers, analyzes, and distributes environmental observations from around the world to help promote a better understanding of the planet and its atmosphere. The company’s products and services include forecasting, LCD weather display, GIS data services, data feed, meteorological, online weather, plume modeling, lightning network, weather stations, dangerous thunderstorm alerts, weather monitoring and alerting, atmospheric data, and risk notification systems; and weather cameras. It serves various industries, such as agriculture, education, energy and utilities, media, sports and recreation, electric power, and transportation; and federal, state, and local emergency response and government agencies, clubs, societies, consumers, and organizations. The company was formerly known as AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to Earth Networks, Inc. in January 2011. The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Germantown, Maryland.

Spatial Wireless

Series D in 2003
Spatial Wireless, Inc. specializes in software-based networking solutions tailored for mobile networks. The company is focused on developing and deploying distributed mobile switching systems, which include products such as the Spatial Atrium. This offering features a distributed architecture switch designed for mobile switching centers and gateway mobile switching centers, as well as network services overlay solutions. Previously known as Spatial Communications Technologies, Inc., Spatial Wireless aims to enhance mobile network efficiency through innovative software solutions.

Spatial Wireless

Venture Round in 2002
Spatial Wireless, Inc. specializes in software-based networking solutions tailored for mobile networks. The company is focused on developing and deploying distributed mobile switching systems, which include products such as the Spatial Atrium. This offering features a distributed architecture switch designed for mobile switching centers and gateway mobile switching centers, as well as network services overlay solutions. Previously known as Spatial Communications Technologies, Inc., Spatial Wireless aims to enhance mobile network efficiency through innovative software solutions.

July Systems

Series A in 2002
July Systems Inc. is a cloud-based mobile experience and engagement platform that specializes in location services. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with a global development center in Bengaluru, the company provides solutions for infrastructure and service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and business owners. Its key offerings include July Rapid, a mobile app development studio, and Proximity MX, which delivers contextual location intelligence and adaptive mobile engagement. This allows businesses to better understand their customers by integrating offline and online shopping behaviors. July Systems aims to digitize physical spaces and enhance customer engagement, positioning itself as a significant player in the location services market. The company became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems in 2018.

Spatial Wireless

Series A in 2001
Spatial Wireless, Inc. specializes in software-based networking solutions tailored for mobile networks. The company is focused on developing and deploying distributed mobile switching systems, which include products such as the Spatial Atrium. This offering features a distributed architecture switch designed for mobile switching centers and gateway mobile switching centers, as well as network services overlay solutions. Previously known as Spatial Communications Technologies, Inc., Spatial Wireless aims to enhance mobile network efficiency through innovative software solutions.

Geyser Networks

Venture Round in 2000
As of October 12, 2001, Geyser Networks, Inc. went out of business. The company provides multi service optical solutions for the next generation optical networks. It designs and markets high-performance networking appliances including switching and routing systems. The company has developed the FlexBand™ technology, which integrates n x VT1.5 virtual concatenation, Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation (DBA) and traffic management to generate multiple TDM-like pipes for various applications. Geyser's product using this technology include: Geyser OSM 4800™ (Optical Service Manager) combines critical network elements (i.e. DWDM, MPLS Router, Ethernet Switch, IAD, etc.) into one metropolitan area networking platform; and Geyser Networks MetroView™ Network Manager System (NMS) providing a customer services management system for optical networks, linking business-level software for billing, alarm correlation, and northbound functionalities. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.
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