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Telenav
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Telenav

Telenav

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Telenav, Inc.: A global provider of GPS software for mobiles, tablets, computers, and cars.

HQ
Santa Clara, CA, US
Founded
1999
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Telenav, Inc., founded in 1999 by H.P. Jin, Sal Dhanani, Y.C. Chao, and Bob Rennard, is a leading provider of location-based services headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company's core mission is to enhance the navigation experience across various platforms, offering GPS software for mobile phones, tablets, computers, and cars. Telenav focuses on delivering innovative automotive navigation solutions and local search capabilities to a global market.

Notable figures associated with Telenav include its founders and key investors who have supported its growth. The company was publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker TNAV from 2010 to 2021 before reverting to private ownership. Telenav has made significant strides in the GPS and automotive navigation industry, impacting millions of users worldwide with its advanced technology and reliable services.

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Telenav - Quick Facts

Who are Telenav's competitors?

Companies similar to Telenav include NextNav, Swift Navigation, Navisens and Mapbox.

When was Telenav founded?

Telenav was founded in 1999.

Where is Telenav's headquarters located?

Telenav's headquarters is located in Santa Clara, CA, US.

How much has Telenav raised to-date?

As of May 13, 2010, Telenav has raised a total of $30M (USD).

How many employees does Telenav have?

Telenav has 583 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

Telenav - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • GPS
  • Navigation
Tags
  • Automotive
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 334500Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
  • 334510Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
  • 334511Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3810Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, And Nautical
  • 3812Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, And Nautical
ISIC
  • 2651Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment
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NAICS
  • 334600Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 518000Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 518200Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 334610Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 518210Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
SIC
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
ISIC
  • 1820Reproduction of recorded media