With platforms and applications designed to meet the needs of both consumers and enterprise customers, WaveMarket Inc. is a pioneer in location-based solutions. Our innovative and industry leading technology delivers location-based services to mobile handset users, their peers, groups or the world. With applications that give parents peace of mind, like the Family Finder, and asset tracking services that help enterprises improve efficiency and productivity, WaveMarket enables mobile carriers to put the power of location-based solutions into the hands of consumers and businesses.

WaveMarket’s visionary technology and applications give mobile carriers in North America, South America, and Asia the ability to leverage LBS opportunities. Current customers include Sprint Nextel, a leading operator in the United States, Bell Mobility in Canada, and SK Telecom, Korea’s leading wireless carrier.

Financials

Date Type Amount Investors Valuation
12/31/07 Series B 3M BDMI, Verizon Ventures, SV Angel Fund, BSYD, Venture Tech Associates, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eagle, MkII Ventures, SeriesG, Triple Point, CalSTRS, Daher Capital, Bee Partners, Double M Capital Unknown

People

Scott Hotes (CTO & VP Engineering)

Mark Lanphear (VP Sales & Business Development)

Joel Grossman (SVP, Marketing and Product Management)

Jim Smolen (VP Strategic Alliances)

Tasso Roumeliotis (Founder, CEO)

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News

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September 21, 2010 9:38 pm

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Location Labs gets info on 15 million local businesses from CityGrid Media

September 14, 2010 3:00 pm

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