AutoNavi - About the company
AutoNavi is an acquired company based in Beijing (China), founded in 2002 by Congwu Cheng. It operates as a Provider of navigation solutions and digital map content solution. The company has 11 active competitors, including 1 funded and 4 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Waze, Amap and Petal Maps.
Company Details
Provider of navigation solutions and digital map content solution. It provides a digital map database and a proprietary technology platform that offers comprehensive, integrated navigation, and location-based solutions optimized for the users. Their feature includes real-time dynamic road conditions, preferred routes, voice navigation, information about parking areas, and more.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2002
Location
Beijing, China
Stage
Acquired
Investors
Ranked
3rd among 11 active competitors
Employee Count
1,001 - 5,000 as on Jul 01, 2024
Exit Details
Acquired by Alibaba Group (Apr 11, 2014)
AutoNavi's acquisition details
AutoNavi got acquired by Alibaba Group on Apr 11, 2014. It was facilitated by Kirkland & Ellis, Travers Thorp Alberga, Lazard and 8 more.
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AutoNavi's funding and investors
AutoNavi is a funded company. AutoNavi has 6 institutional investors.
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AutoNavi's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of AutoNavi is Congwu Cheng.
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- Congwu Cheng: Co-Founder of AutoNavi.
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AutoNavi's employee count trend
AutoNavi has 1,001 - 5,000 employees as of Jul 24. Here is AutoNavi's employee count trend over the years:
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AutoNavi's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of AutoNavi include Waze, Amap and Petal Maps. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of AutoNavi, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | App-based navigation platform offering real-time, community-powered traffic updates | $67M | 72/100 | ||
2nd | Provider of an online map | - | 56/100 | ||
3rd | Provider of navigation solutions and digital map content solution | - | 48/100 | ||
4th |  Petal Maps 2020, China, Unfunded | App-based platform that provides travel maps | - | - | 45/100 |
5th | SalesMasterMap 2017, Czerwionka Leszczyny (Poland), Unfunded | Provider of mapping application | - | - | 42/100 |
6th | Digital navigation maps developer | $35M | 38/100 | ||
7th | Online and wireless maps providing platform | $78.4M | 37/100 | ||
8th | Provider of an online map with route drawing tools | - | - | 34/100 | |
9th | Chetuobang 2012, Beijing (China), Deadpooled | Road Traffic and navigation info platform | $30M | 28/100 | |
10th |  MapsAssist 2019, Wan Chai (China), Unfunded | Web-based solution for maps and route planning | - | - | 24/100 |
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AutoNavi's Investments and acquisitions
AutoNavi has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
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News related to AutoNavi
Filter this listMedia has covered AutoNavi for a total of 2 events in the last 1 year, 2 of them have been about company updates.
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AutoNavi Enhances AI, 3D Street View in Battle for Local Services MarketCaixin Global•Jan 07, 2026•AutoNavi
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