CARTO

CARTO

Cloud-based location intelligence and geospatial analysis

Overview

CARTO is a cloud-based platform that provides location intelligence and geospatial analysis by turning data stored in cloud data warehouses into place-based insights. Users connect their data to CARTO’s mapping and analytics tools to create, update, and publish maps quickly, revealing where events happen and why. It differentiates itself through direct cloud data warehouse integration, broad industry applicability, and a focus on scalable map creation to support operational decisions. Its goal is to help organizations improve strategy, services, and efficiency worldwide by unlocking location-based insights.

About CARTO

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Why CARTO is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$97.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • CARTO serves 2,500 customers including Mastercard and Vodafone globally.[company description]
  • CARTO optimizes operations for T-Mobile, Bumble, and Groupe Renault.[company description]
  • CARTO integrates with VMware and Google Cloud for scalable deployments.[positive trends]

What critics are saying

  • Google BigQuery Geo Viz erodes CARTO's cloud market share in 6-12 months.[negative trends]
  • Esri ArcGIS captures telecom clients via ecosystem integration in 12-18 months.[negative trends]
  • AI platforms like Google Earth Engine obsolete CARTO's AI Agents in 18-36 months.[negative trends]

What makes CARTO unique

  • CARTO runs natively on cloud data warehouses like BigQuery and Snowflake.[1][6]
  • CARTO launched AI Agents on July 17, 2024, for natural language geospatial tasks.[1][4]
  • CARTO offers self-hosted Kubernetes deployments for enterprise data control.[1]

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Funding

Total Funding

$97.4M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$50M
$50M
Medium
$61M
CARTO
$62M
SeatGeek
$100M
Oura

Benefits

Health Insurance

Stock Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-5%
PR Newswire
Jul 17th, 2024
CARTO Introduces AI Agents to Expand Access to Spatial Analytics

SAN FRANCISCO, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - CARTO, the cloud-native spatial analysis platform, today announced the launch of CARTO AI Agents in private preview, the industry-leading AI tool that combines geospatial technology with AI.

PR Newswire
Jun 4th, 2024
CARTO Named Snowflake Telecom Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year 2024

CARTO named Snowflake Telecom Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year 2024.

Digital Journal
May 18th, 2023
Sales Of Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Products Are Predicted To Increase At A CAGR Of 7.2% By 2032

In February 2020, Mondi partnered with Carto, a Mexican corrugated packaging leader, to enter a fresh segment with new sustainable designs.

Digital Journal
Jan 20th, 2023
Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Market Share Industry Benefits and Challenges Growth top Company Analysis, Research Methodology 2032:Evergreen packaging, Elopak, Winpak Ltd., Berryv Global, Printpak, Paperfoam, Sustainable Packaging Industries

In February 2022, Amcor launched its first PET container for Ritual Multivitamins made from 100% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) resin.

CARTO
Dec 19th, 2022
22 of the best maps, visualizations & analysis from 2022 | CARTO Blog

Understanding merchant characteristics and prioritizing which are the best points of sale to place products (commonly known as merchandising) is as important now as ever for brands, and in 2022 CartoDB Inc. launched a series of CPG-focused tools to help its users do just that.

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