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Mapbar

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Mapbar is a domestic provider of online maps and wireless maps in China

ChinaFounded 2004Other B2B Software

Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2018

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding

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About Mapbar

Mapbar is a leading provider of comprehensive mapping and location-based services (LBS) in China. The company offers a robust suite of APIs, including maps, navigation, and address resolution, designed to enhance the user experience for mobile phone users and third-party developers. Mapbar's data resources are among the most complete and up-to-date in the nation, providing a reliable foundation for its services. The company operates in a neutral position to avoid potential competition, fostering extensive collaboration with various partners. Its offboard navigation feature sets it apart from other map providers like QQ Maps and Baidu Maps. Additionally, Mapbar's prolific LBS applications offer services that competitors such as AutoNavi and Careland lack. The business model revolves around partnerships with mobile phone manufacturers, ensuring its services are widely pre-installed in devices from brands like HTC and MOTO. With a mature and experienced local operation team, Mapbar provides on-site support in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, enabling rapid resolution of user feedback.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2004
Headquarters: China
Employees: 65
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 58.2/100
Industry: Enterprise Software
Sector: Other B2B Software, Hard Tech, DT and LS
Technology: Hardware, 3D Technology, Deep Tech
Business model: SaaS
Client focus: b2c
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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
LATE VCOther financing	Sep 2018	$97M	$390M	Undisclosed	—
SERIES COther financing	Nov 2011	$30M	$120M	IDG Capital	—

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Mapbar website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Mapbar is 140K monthly website visits, down 48.1% over the last three months. Mapbar's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits140K 3-month web change-48.1% 1-year team growth0%

Monthly website visitsApr 2016–Jul 2026

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