Foursquare

Foursquare Labs Inc., commonly known as Foursquare, is a geolocation technology company and data cloud platform headquartered in New York City, United States. Founded in March 2009 by Dennis Crowley and Naveen Selvadurai, the company initially gained prominence with its popular local search-and-discovery mobile app, Foursquare City Guide. This app was a pioneer in popularizing real-time location sharing and the 'check-in' concept. Over the years, Foursquare has evolved significantly from its consumer-facing app roots. Recognizing the immense value of the location data collected through billions of check-ins, the company began developing products and services that leverage this information for businesses.

Today, Foursquare positions itself as the leading independent location technology platform, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions for developers, marketers, and data scientists. Its offerings empower businesses to make smarter decisions and enable developers to create more engaging user experiences by harnessing the power of location intelligence. Foursquare's technology stack is utilized by some of the world's largest enterprises and most recognizable brands to gain insights into customer behavior, optimize marketing campaigns, measure real-world outcomes like store visits, and enhance app experiences. The company's product portfolio includes tools for attribution, audience targeting, proximity-based engagement, access to extensive point-of-interest data (Foursquare Places), APIs for developers (Places API, Movement SDK), and advanced geospatial visualization and analytics (Foursquare Studio). Foursquare has a strong focus on proprietary technology, continuous innovation, and consumer privacy. The company has expanded its global presence with offices in San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Serbia, and Singapore, in addition to its New York City headquarters.