# Mapbox

> Mapbox supplies the maps, navigation, location search, and geospatial data behind other companies’ applications. Developers use its APIs, SDKs, and Studio editor to control map design, combine their own data with a global basemap, and build location features for delivery, automotive, weather, retail, and analytics.

- **Founded:** 2010
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Eric Gundersen (Co-founder; former CEO), Bonnie Bogle (Co-founder; former VP of Operations)
- **Products:** Mapbox GL JS, Maps SDKs for iOS and Android, Mapbox Studio, Navigation SDKs and APIs, Search Box, Geocoding, and Address Autofill
- **Notable:** Built a developer-focused business spanning maps, search, navigation, and geospatial data., Reported more than 4 million registered developers and nearly 40% of Fortune 500 companies in September 2023., Completed a USD 280 million Series E in September 2023.

## Products & services

- **Mapbox GL JS** — Web mapping library for interactive vector maps, 3D terrain, custom layers, and dynamic styling.
- **Maps SDKs for iOS and Android** — Native mobile map rendering with styling, interaction, and offline capabilities.
- **Mapbox Studio** — Visual map-style editor for typography, colors, terrain, points of interest, and custom data.
- **Navigation SDKs and APIs** — Turn-by-turn guidance, traffic-aware routing, travel-time matrices, and route optimization for mobile and automotive applications.
- **Search Box, Geocoding, and Address Autofill** — Place search, address lookup, coordinate conversion, and address-form completion.
- **Mapbox Tiling Service** — Processes and hosts custom geospatial datasets as tiles for efficient rendering.
- **Mapbox Atlas** — Licensed self-hosted mapping for on-premise or private-cloud environments.
- **Traffic, Movement, and Boundaries** — Location datasets for routing, geographic analysis, and business intelligence.
- **MapGPT** — Location-aware conversational assistant technology for customized automotive experiences.
- **Mapbox 3D Live Navigation** — Integrated 3D lane-level route guidance and vehicle ADAS detections; announced for Neue Klasse BMW vehicles in October 2026.
- **Location Infrastructure for AI** — Services and developer tools connecting AI applications and agents to maps, routes, search, and place data; includes the Places API public preview.

## Achievements

- Built a developer-focused business spanning maps, search, navigation, and geospatial data.
- Reported more than 4 million registered developers and nearly 40% of Fortune 500 companies in September 2023.
- Completed a USD 280 million Series E in September 2023.
- Announced integrated 3D Live Navigation for BMW Neue Klasse vehicles in October 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 14: announced Mapbox 3D Live Navigation in Neue Klasse BMW vehicles, combining lane-level guidance and ADAS detections.
- **2026-09** — September 17: announced Location Infrastructure for AI, including the Places API public preview, Traffic 2.0, and tools for AI agents and developers.
- **2026-06** — Data Workbench reached general availability for uploading, editing, and publishing custom data.

## Links

- Website: https://www.mapbox.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mapbox
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mapbox
- GitHub: https://github.com/mapbox
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIHl9sd2brgvjBlSETKYDcg
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mapbox.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapbox/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mapbox

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Last updated: 2026-10-17