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Cloud-based location technology platform for businesses
Foursquare
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Cloud-based location technology platform for businesses
About Foursquare
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series G
Total Funding
$435.4M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2019
Overview
Foursquare is a cloud-based location technology platform that helps users discover businesses and share experiences. It offers targeted advertising through Foursquare Ads, allowing businesses to reach potential customers based on their location and behavior. Additionally, Foursquare provides enterprise solutions that enable companies to utilize location data for customer engagement and operational optimization. The company prioritizes data privacy and aims to connect businesses with customers while respecting user privacy.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rising demand for geospatial analytics boosts Foursquare's growth potential.
- Integration of AI and machine learning enhances Foursquare's predictive analytics capabilities.
- 5G technology enables more precise and real-time location tracking for Foursquare.
What critics are saying
- Emerging geolocation platforms could dilute Foursquare's market share.
- Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny may impact Foursquare's operations.
- Integration challenges from the Placed acquisition could affect Foursquare's core operations.
What makes Foursquare unique
- Foursquare leverages advanced location technology for targeted advertising and enterprise solutions.
- The company emphasizes data privacy and ethical data use in its operations.
- Foursquare's acquisition of Placed enhances its geolocation analytics capabilities.
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Funding
Total Funding
$435.4M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
8 Rounds
Andreessen Horowitz
SV AngelBenefits
Learning and development programs from individual contributors to managers
Individual, professional coaching for all full-time employees
Flexible time off - rest and recharge when you need it!
Comprehensive and competitive health, vision, dental, life insurance
401(k) with company match
Home office setup: you get all necessary hardware and internet reimbursement
Family planning programs via Carrot and Maven
Employee Resource Groups to help you stay connected
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↓ -5%2 year growth
↑ 2%Foursquare, the location technology platform, has raised $3.8M in funding according to a recent SEC filing.
Foursquare raised $150 million and acquired location platform Placed from Snap. Placed will now be known as Placed Powered by Foursquare, with founder David Shims joining Foursquare's executive board as president. The acquisition and funding will support Foursquare's R&D and expansion plans, focusing on developer tools, analytics, audiences, attribution, and consumers. The Raine Group led the funding round.
Foursquare announced that Foursquare 3.0 - the latest version of its app (for Android and iPhone) will be available tonight.
Foursquare has already partnered with Twitter, Pinterest, Microsoft, and Garmin on Places.
Foursquare launched Pinpoint last month as a full-service ad solution powered by Foursquare's location data.
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About Foursquare
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series G
Total Funding
$435.4M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2019
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