Cinarra

Cinarra

Real-time location data analytics platform

Overview

Cinarra provides real-time location data analytics for marketing optimization. It processes billions of location updates from 4G, LTE, and WiFi to generate actionable insights across millions of places. The platform is highly scalable and uses machine learning to improve accuracy, delivering a subscription-based service to clients such as retail brands and marketing agencies. The company differentiates itself through its large-scale data processing, focus on real-time insights, strategic partnerships (notably SoftBank), and a dual US/Japan market focus with 5G readiness. Its goal is to help customers optimize campaigns and enhance customer engagement by turning location data into precise, timely analytics.

About Cinarra

Simplify's Rating
Why Cinarra is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$24.5M

Headquarters

Cupertino, California

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • Cinarra posted multiple 2026 events, signaling active selling and partner-led demand.
  • SoftBank continues listing Cinarra Marketing Solution in 2026 digital marketing offerings.
  • Persistent privacy messaging and anonymization support enterprise adoption despite location-data sensitivity.

What critics are saying

  • SoftBank dominates Cinarra's visibility; losing that channel would cripple new customer acquisition.
  • Cinarra's privacy claims invite regulatory scrutiny under CCPA and Japan's data-use expectations.
  • If SoftBank reprioritizes in-house marketing tools, Cinarra becomes an existentially dependent vendor.

What makes Cinarra unique

  • Cinarra still markets SoftBank-backed location analytics through SoftBank Business and Cinarra Japan in 2026.
  • Its privacy-first, anonymized geofencing stack separates ad targeting from carrier data streams.
  • SoftBank World 2026 appearances reinforce distribution through Japan's telecom ecosystem.

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Funding

Total Funding

$24.5M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

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