What is Mapillary?
Founded in 2013 and based in Malmo, Sweden, Mapillary operates as a software mapping platform. The company specializes in street image hosting, enabling advanced street-level feature recognition, including traffic sign identification, and offers seamless integration with platforms like ArcGIS. Mapillary's technology is pivotal for applications requiring detailed geospatial data, positioning it as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital mapping and data analytics.
How much funding has Mapillary raised?
Mapillary has raised a total of $9.5M across 2 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$1.5M
Series A
$8M
Angel/Seed (2015): $1.5M with participation from Steamboat Ventures, LDV Capital, Playfair Capital, and Wellington Partners Venture Capital |
Series A (2016): $8M led by LDV Capital, Playfair Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Atomico
Key Investors in Mapillary
Steamboat Ventures
Steamboat Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on early to growth-stage technology, media, and consumer companies, dedicated to helping young companies become market leaders.
LDV Capital
LDV Capital is a financial advisory firm with an affinity for small cap/micro-cap companies and startups in high-technology sectors, offering services in capital formation and mergers & acquisitions.
Playfair Capital
Playfair Capital is a London-based venture capital firm specializing in pre-seed investments across the UK and Europe, aiming to build strong foundations for growth and co-investing in new ventures.
What's next for Mapillary?
With the recent infusion of $8M in a major strategic investment, Mapillary is poised for accelerated growth and innovation. This substantial backing, part of its overall $9.5M in capital, indicates a strong investor confidence in the company's vision and execution capabilities. The company is likely to focus on enhancing its core mapping technologies, expanding its data acquisition efforts, and forging new strategic partnerships to solidify its market leadership in the enterprise mapping solutions space. Future developments may include advancements in AI-driven data analysis and broader application of its platform across various industries.
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