Location sharing. Acquired by Groupon in 2013.
Company was acquired
Event Year: 2012
Company was acquired
Event Year: 2012
Glassmap, a location-sharing application, was successfully acquired by Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) in January 2013. The platform provided a user-friendly and visually appealing method for individuals to share their location and activities with friends. It facilitated the coordination of meetings and social gatherings, enabled users to stay connected with loved ones, and offered opportunities for spontaneous discovery of nearby people and events. Glassmap was available on both iOS and Android mobile platforms. The company's core mission was centered around enhancing clarity in the world and enabling individuals to discover life's experiences through its application. Glassmap received backing from Y Combinator and other prominent investors, contributing to its growth and eventual acquisition.
Glassmap, a location-sharing application, was successfully acquired by Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) in January 2013. The platform provided a user-friendly and visually appealing method for individuals to share their location and activities with friends. It facilitated the coordination of meetings and social gatherings, enabled users to stay connected with loved ones, and offered opportunities for spontaneous discovery of nearby people and events. Glassmap was available on both iOS and Android mobile platforms. The company's core mission was centered around enhancing clarity in the world and enabling individuals to discover life's experiences through its application. Glassmap received backing from Y Combinator and other prominent investors, contributing to its growth and eventual acquisition.
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Summer 2011
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Summer 2011
Consumer
Consumer
Consumer -> Social
Consumer -> Social
Team size: 11
Hiring: No
Team size: 11
Hiring: No
