Mapbox

Washington, District of Columbia, USA · ≈900 employees · mapbox.com

Mapbox is an American technology company founded in 2011, specializing in a global location platform that offers custom online maps, navigation, search, and geospatial data services. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Mapbox operates as a privately held firm with around 766 to 819 employees and has achieved a valuation of $1 billion. The company provides a cloud-based platform designed for developers, featuring tools for creating custom maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and location search services. Its offerings include APIs, SDKs, and the Mapbox Studio map editor, enabling businesses to integrate location features into their applications. Mapbox serves a diverse range of industries, including logistics, automotive, retail, and enterprise software, and has attracted a significant user base, including nearly 40% of Fortune 500 companies and millions of registered developers worldwide.