Mapillary

Mapillary is a Swedish-based startup founded in 2013 that has gained attention and backing from a diverse group of investors. The company's slogan, "Mapillary crowdsources street level photos with computer vision and smartphone cameras, providing APIs for developers," aptly summarizes their innovative approach to mapping. Mapillary's platform revolutionizes the process of crowdsourcing photos of streets by employing cutting-edge computer vision technology, smartphones, and action cameras. The key to Mapillary's success lies in its ability to seamlessly combine images captured by individuals into a comprehensive street-level view. Furthermore, their utilization of privacy-preserving blurring, achieved through face and license plate detection, demonstrates a deep commitment to protecting individual privacy while collecting valuable data. The startup offers various mobile apps and tools for using action cameras, making it accessible and user-friendly for a broad audience. Mapillary's strong investor support is evidenced by a recent $15.00M Series B investment on 12 April 2018, with notable backers including LDV Capital, Atomico, Playfair Capital, Ooga Labs, Naval Ravikant, Wellington Partners, Samsung Catalyst, Sequoia Capital, and Taavet Hinrikus, Scott Kurnit. This breadth of support from respected investors underlines the confidence in Mapillary's potential to continue disrupting the mapping and location-based services space. With its unique combination of technology, accessibility, and privacy protection, Mapillary is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for innovative mapping solutions. As such, it presents an intriguing opportunity for venture capitalists seeking to invest in the rapidly evolving mobile and mapping industries.