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Divplan

Seed Round in 2022
Divplan is a dividend tracking app. If you use Excel to calculate payments from your investments, then you know how they take time and energy. So, now there is a convenient replacement for tables, which is worth paying attention to. The Divplan application calculates and plans the dividend and coupon income of your portfolio for the year ahead. It works simply - you enter the stocks and bonds you are interested into Divplan and get a calendar and forecast of payments. - Foresee your dividend payments schedule - More than 20 000 American, Russian, etc. stocks, etfs & bonds available for your portfolio - Weekly stock and bond market-data update - Be in control of your payments schedule with an app - Market news & investing signals from Nasdaq, Frankfurt, Moex and London Stock Exchange The basic version of the app is free. Premium functionality: data saving, multi-portfolio, tax-inclusive calculation, purchase price change and a bunch of other functions. We want to develop our products and contribute to the growth of others. So, don't hesitate to write to us and give your feedback. Feel free to use Divplan and let's start earning more!

Mathpresso

Corporate Round in 2021
Mathpresso, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. It operates Qanda, a data-driven platform that leverages artificial intelligence and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to assist students with their studies. Users can take a photo of a question or problem, which the platform then analyzes to provide solutions and explanations. Qanda covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, Korean history, social studies, and science. The platform is designed to facilitate learning by allowing students to engage with tutors and access answers in real time. As of this year, Qanda has attracted over one million users in South Korea, making it a significant resource for students seeking help with homework and exam preparation.

Mathpresso

Corporate Round in 2021
Mathpresso, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. It operates Qanda, a data-driven platform that leverages artificial intelligence and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to assist students with their studies. Users can take a photo of a question or problem, which the platform then analyzes to provide solutions and explanations. Qanda covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, Korean history, social studies, and science. The platform is designed to facilitate learning by allowing students to engage with tutors and access answers in real time. As of this year, Qanda has attracted over one million users in South Korea, making it a significant resource for students seeking help with homework and exam preparation.

Dailyhunt

Venture Round in 2020
DailyHunt develops a mobile application software that gives updates on trending topics. It offers online news, books, and magazines. DailyHunt serves customers in India. Virendra Gupta founded it in 2007, with its headquarters in Bangalore in India.

Glance

Venture Round in 2020
Glance Digital Experience Private Limited operates an artificial intelligence-based platform that transforms the lock screens of smartphones into interactive, ad-free spaces filled with personalized content. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Glance provides users with relevant news, stories, and casual games in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. This innovative approach replaces the traditional empty lock screen with engaging and locally relevant information, enhancing the user experience across connected devices. As a subsidiary of InMobi Group, Glance aims to democratize access to content and commerce on the internet, making it easier for users to stay informed and entertained.

HMD

Series A in 2020
HMD Global Oy, incorporated in 2015 and based in Espoo, Finland, is the exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for mobile phones and tablets. The company designs and manufactures a diverse range of devices, including smartphones, Android phones, feature phones, and tablets, catering to various consumer needs and price points. HMD focuses on innovation and quality, aiming to deliver products that combine functionality with the distinctive design elements associated with Nokia. By enhancing security and performance, HMD's mobile devices provide users with improved ways to connect and communicate, aligning with the company's mission to enhance customers' lives through technology.

AppSheet

Acquisition in 2020
AppSheet is a no-code platform that empowers business users to create powerful applications without the need for programming knowledge. Founded in 2014 and based in Seattle, WA, it allows users to connect with various data sources, including spreadsheets, relational databases, and cloud services. The platform facilitates the rapid development of customizable applications that can incorporate features such as offline access, workflow automation, and machine learning capabilities. These applications are designed to function across multiple platforms, including web, iOS, Android, and messaging services. AppSheet's focus on user-friendly app creation enables organizations to leverage their data effectively while adhering to IT governance and security standards.

Gringgo

Grant in 2019
Gringgo is a recycling mobile apps company located in Bali.

KaiOS Technologies

Series B in 2019
KaiOS Technologies, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in designing and developing mobile operating systems tailored for affordable digital devices. Its flagship product, KaiOS, powers a range of lite phones and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, providing users with a rich experience despite limited memory requirements. The operating system supports essential features such as 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, and NFC, and is optimized for non-touch phones, making it accessible to a wide audience in both developed and emerging markets. KaiOS includes an app store based on HTML5, allowing users to access popular applications from partners like Facebook, Google, YouTube, and Twitter. The system is designed to operate efficiently with minimal resources, functioning on devices with as little as 256 MB of RAM. With additional offices in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, India, France, and Brazil, KaiOS Technologies is committed to fostering a global ecosystem of affordable digital products and services.

Where Is My Train

Acquisition in 2018
Where is my train” app with the mission to use technology to improve the lives of millions of Indian train travellers.

Gojek

Series F in 2018
Gojek, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, operates as a Super App that offers a wide range of services, including food delivery, transportation, digital payments, shopping, and various on-demand services. Launched in 2015, the Gojek app has rapidly become the largest consumer transactional technology platform in Southeast Asia, driven by its focus on speed, innovation, and social impact. The company aims to empower the informal sector in the region while serving diverse markets such as transport, logistics, food, and entertainment. Gojek has established itself as a leading player in the on-demand economy, contributing significantly to the growth of digital services in Southeast Asia.

KaiOS Technologies

Series A in 2018
KaiOS Technologies, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California, specializes in designing and developing mobile operating systems tailored for affordable digital devices. Its flagship product, KaiOS, powers a range of lite phones and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, providing users with a rich experience despite limited memory requirements. The operating system supports essential features such as 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, and NFC, and is optimized for non-touch phones, making it accessible to a wide audience in both developed and emerging markets. KaiOS includes an app store based on HTML5, allowing users to access popular applications from partners like Facebook, Google, YouTube, and Twitter. The system is designed to operate efficiently with minimal resources, functioning on devices with as little as 256 MB of RAM. With additional offices in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, India, France, and Brazil, KaiOS Technologies is committed to fostering a global ecosystem of affordable digital products and services.

TheTeacherApp

Grant in 2018
TheTeacherApp aspires to bridge the gap and take the training to the teacher, instead of the other way around. They believe that the current wave of digitization in India is in their favor. There are 314 million mobile phone users in India and that number is fast growing, with the digital wave that India is riding. They are optimistic that by 2020, most teachers in India will have access to an internet-enabled smartphone. However quality, professional content for teacher's development is non-existent in the digital space. In cases where it is present, it exists as PDFs or in formats that do not create a holistic learning experience for the teacher.

Gojek

Series E in 2018
Gojek, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, operates as a Super App that offers a wide range of services, including food delivery, transportation, digital payments, shopping, and various on-demand services. Launched in 2015, the Gojek app has rapidly become the largest consumer transactional technology platform in Southeast Asia, driven by its focus on speed, innovation, and social impact. The company aims to empower the informal sector in the region while serving diverse markets such as transport, logistics, food, and entertainment. Gojek has established itself as a leading player in the on-demand economy, contributing significantly to the growth of digital services in Southeast Asia.

HTC - Pixel Phone Division

Acquisition in 2017
HTC - Pixel Phone Division responsible for producing the Pixel smartphone.

AIMatter

Acquisition in 2017
AIMATTER specializes in building next-gen apps with proprietary advanced image processing technologies. Its SDK is able to run deep learning models in real time directly on smartphones.

Crashlytics

Acquisition in 2017
Crashlytics specializes in crash reporting solutions for mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms. The company offers a lightweight and powerful tool that helps developers identify and resolve issues within their apps. Recently, Crashlytics expanded its offerings with Beta by Crashlytics, a streamlined solution for beta app distribution that allows users to manage testing with ease. Additionally, they introduced Answers by Crashlytics, a mobile analytics tool that integrates seamlessly with the existing Crashlytics SDK, providing developers with valuable insights without requiring extensive analysis. Through these products, Crashlytics aims to enhance the app development process by improving stability and user experience.

LeapDroid

Acquisition in 2016
LeapDroid is a company based in California that developed an Android emulator, allowing users to run the Android operating system within Windows through advanced virtual machine technologies. The emulator was designed to provide a seamless experience for users looking to access Android applications on their PC. Recently, the developers announced their decision to join Google, leading to the cessation of both development and support for the emulator.

Anvato

Acquisition in 2016
Anvato, Inc. is a technology platform designed for media companies to effectively manage and monetize both live and on-demand video assets. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes video management, syndication, monetization, and analytics for publishers and advertisers. Anvato's technology allows broadcasters to capture live broadcasts, edit them, and syndicate content to web and mobile devices in near real time. Publishers can enhance their revenue streams through dynamic ad insertion targeted at specific audiences, while advertisers gain valuable insights into campaign effectiveness and revenue optimization. Notable clients include Univision Communications and Kantar Video, a division of WPP. Anvato has received recognition for its innovative contributions to the online video sector, including the 2010 Frost and Sullivan Global Innovation Award. The company is based in Mountain View, California.

Pixate

Acquisition in 2015
Pixate, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that operates a mobile application development platform tailored for designers and developers. Founded in 2012, Pixate offers a user-friendly interface for creating native mobile applications, enabling users to design sophisticated animations and interactions for both iOS and Android platforms without the need for coding. The platform includes the Pixate Engine for iOS, which facilitates the development of interactive prototypes. In addition to its software solutions, Pixate also provides consulting services to assist clients in refining their mobile application designs. As of July 2015, Pixate operates as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

Agawi Inc

Acquisition in 2015
Agawi is the world's 1st cloud-based app streaming platform for mobile, tablets and Smart TVs. We work with a variety of partners including Microsoft, Marvell and Nvidia, leading gaming and mobile app publishers, and Cloud Service Providers to provide a high-performance, scalable, and cost effective cloud-based platform for app streaming. Based in Menlo Park, CA, Agawi was founded in 2010 by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. With 8M users across 150 countries around the globe, it recently won a Best in Biz award for fastest-growing small company. Agawi also introduced AppGlimpse, the world's first interactive ad for apps, where the app is the ad. Agawi was acquired by Google in 2014 and powers Google's Android Instant Apps.

Pulse.io

Acquisition in 2015
Pulse.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile application performance monitoring solutions, assisting developers in identifying and resolving issues that may hinder application efficiency. Founded in 2011 and based in San Mateo, California, Pulse.io offers a monitoring solution featuring a drop-in SDK that automatically instruments key components of applications to assess aspects such as wait times and network access. Developers can track critical metrics, including response times, network errors, download times, and latency across various domains and endpoints. The solution provides code-level diagnostics that can be filtered by different parameters, allowing for in-depth analysis of performance issues like slow APIs, broken URLs, and memory terminations. In May 2015, Pulse.io was acquired by Google, enhancing its capability to support mobile developers in optimizing app performance.

Apportable

Acquisition in 2015
Apportable Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in porting iOS games to Android automatically. Founded in 2010, the company has developed a software engine that enables iOS developers to convert their applications to Android without the need to rewrite their original Objective-C or C++ code. This streamlined process eliminates the hassle of maintaining separate code bases, allowing developers to focus on creating their games. Apportable also offers SpriteBuilder, a development environment for creating native cross-platform 2D games using Objective-C or Swift. The effectiveness of Apportable's platform is evident in the success of the apps it powers, which have consistently performed well in various app stores, garnering widespread user satisfaction.

Firebase

Acquisition in 2014
Firebase was acquired by Google in 2014 and has become Googles flagship mobile platform for developers building iOS, Android, and Web apps. Firebase has been bolstered by 3 acquisitions since joining Google: Fabric/Crashlytics, Divshot, and LaunchKit. Firebase is used by >1,000,000 developers and is made up of complementary features that you can mix-and-match to fit your needs including: Free & unlimited Analytics, a Realtime Database, User Authentication, Crash Reporting, Push Notifications, and more. Learn more at http://www.firebase.com

Polar

Acquisition in 2014
Polar is a mobile application developed by Input Factory that allows users to easily create and participate in visually appealing photo polls. Available for free on iPhone, the app streamlines the process of gathering opinions and feedback through engaging multimedia content. By focusing on user-friendly design and functionality, Polar aims to enhance social interaction and decision-making through dynamic polling experiences.

Emu Messenger

Acquisition in 2014
Emu is texting with a built-in assistant. Schedule lunches, share your location, and set reminders — as easily as sending a photo. It’s texting, for grown-ups. Created by veterans of Siri, Apple, Google, TechCrunch, and Yahoo! Messenger, Emu is a messaging product for iPhone that uses artificial intelligence — machine learning and natural language processing — to understand messages, then magically adds relevant information to help you schedule a lunch, reserve a table, buy movie tickets, or share your location in real time. Emu (http://emu.is) was founded in 2012 by Gummi Hafsteinsson (formerly VP Product Siri, previously at Apple and Google), Dave Feldman (previously with AOL/TechCrunch and Yahoo!), and an experienced team of mobile and machine-learning engineers. The company has received seed funding of $1.5M to date from Kleiner Perkins, TriplePoint Capital, Menlo Ventures, DFJ, and additional angel investors. See our Founder Bios for more information on the founding team.

Appurify

Acquisition in 2014
Appurify provides mobile test automation on real devices. Mobile development teams at some of the world’s most prominent companies turn to Appurify’s platform to automate testing, debug and optimize the performance of their applications. The results are better apps, faster launch cycles and improved app store reviews. Appurify is based in San Francisco with backing from Google Ventures and other leading investors. For more information, visit http://www.appurify.com.

Divide

Acquisition in 2014
Divide (formerly known as Enterproid) helps organizations and individuals get the most out of mobile technology and corporate BYOD policies. Divide creates a secure work environment on theirr personal phone that features an array of business-class apps, including your work email, calendar, and contacts. Work data stays secure, while their personal data stays safe from the prying eyes of their company's IT department, or worse, their boss. Divide also gives access to their own web-based device management dashboard - MyDivide - where they can remotely monitor, locate, lock and wipe their device(s)

Green Throttle Games

Acquisition in 2014
Green Throttle Games is a Santa Clara, CA based company that develops high-quality, innovative games and hardware for mobile devices. The company's founders Charles Huang, Matt Crowley and Karl Townsend, visionaries from the video game and mobile industries teamed up to unlock the potential of mobile on the big screen, connecting people and platforms in a way that is simple and fun.

FlexyCore

Acquisition in 2013
FlexyCore provides software solutions for smartphones.

Flutter

Acquisition in 2013
Flutter is a startup company that develops gesture recognition technologies. The company received early-stage funding from Y Combinator and was acquired by Google on October 2, 2013. Its first product, Flutter app, utilizes gesture recognition technology over a built-in webcam and enables users to control iTunes, Spotify, VLC, and QuickTime using hand gestures. Flutter was founded by Mehul Nariyawala and Navneet Dalal in 2010 and is based in California, United States.

Bump Technologies

Acquisition in 2013
Bump Technologies, founded in 2008 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in developing mobile applications and APIs that facilitate data transfer between smartphones through physical contact. By simply bumping two devices together, users can exchange contact information, photos, and other data seamlessly. The company has garnered support from prominent investors, including Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz, enhancing its ability to innovate in the mobile technology space.

Wimm Labs

Acquisition in 2013
WIMM Labs enables licensee partners to unleash the power of wearable technology through its open platform of modular hardware, Android-based Micro Apps and online user services.

Behavio

Acquisition in 2013
Behavio, an MIT-Media Labs spin-off, develops software and services that allow mobile devices to sense, understand, and react to human behavior and context - enabling developers to easily build smart and context-aware apps and services. Behavio was a winner of the 2012 John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s News Challenge on Networks. The team also develops and maintains Funf.org, the leading open source sensing platform for Android devices, which won the 2012 SXSW Accelerator competition as well as other awards and recognition.

Phyzios

Acquisition in 2013
Phyzios is a start-up software company located in the University of Tokyo, Japan's most prestigious institution. Since its start in January 2009, Phyzios has released several iPhone/iPod touch applications, all of which ranked top 10 in respective categories in App Store (Japan), including PHYZIOS Sculptor, which ranked No.2 free application total in Japan and No.1 in Italy. Phyzios, Inc is a spin-off company of Prometech Software, Inc

Motorola

Acquisition in 2012
Motorola, based in Chicago, Illinois, has a rich history of innovation in mobile communications and digital technology. The company develops and manufactures a wide range of mobile devices, including smartphones, feature phones, media tablets, and wireless accessories. Its product portfolio features notable devices such as the Moto X and Moto G series, along with the Moto 360 smartwatch, which offers various notification and update services. Additionally, Motorola provides digital communication solutions and multimedia content delivery through its platforms, enabling users to access video, voice, messaging, and cloud-based services across multiple screens. The company primarily markets its products in the United States, China, Brazil, and Singapore, and it operates as a subsidiary of Google. Motorola continues to focus on consumer-centric innovation while maintaining a collaborative and transparent work culture.

Milk

Acquisition in 2012
Milk is a mobile development lab founded by Kevin Rose, Jeff Hodsdon, and Daniel Burka. Milk has announced its first mobile app, Oink, released last fall. The company has since been acquired by Google.

Punchd

Acquisition in 2011
Punchd is a mobile application designed to streamline loyalty programs for brick-and-mortar businesses by allowing users to store their loyalty cards digitally. The platform enables shops to create and manage their loyalty programs online quickly, with setup taking as little as ten minutes. By replacing traditional punch card systems with a modern mobile solution, Punchd aims to enhance customer engagement and simplify the rewards process for both consumers and retailers. Currently in beta, the company is collaborating with select venues to refine its offering and has plans for future enhancements to improve interactions between users and businesses.

modu

Acquisition in 2011
modu invented, developed and is manufacturing tiny modular phones that can be "modufied" by connecting them with sleek devices known as fys. These devices enhance the functionality of the phone so users can have the smallest possible phone while enjoying a full range of features whenever they want. The company was founded in 2007 by CEO Dov Moran, whose previous company, msystems, invented the USB Flash Drive (DiskOnKey) and sold to SanDisk for $1.6 billion. modu recently launched its smallest, most versatile phone yet: the modu T. At 7.5 cm long, it has been cited by Guinness World Records as the world's lightest touch phone. The modu T phone offers everything you want in a smartphone: 3.5G connectivity, GPS, access to social networks, texting, music functionality, a 2.2" touch screen and 2 GB of storage (expandable to 32 GB memory card). It also includes popular applications like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, eBuddy, Google Search and more. This user-friendly phone can be adapted to be anything you want it to be: a tiny phone for your pocket or a personal media center. You can camerafy it, sportify it, boostify it or textify it, with more fy devices to come. Soon to be launched in various countries, the modu T offers superb call quality and an easy-to-use interface, and runs on Qualcomm's Brew operating system. Also soon to be launched is the long-awaited modu W. - an android based Wi-Fi device with 2.2" touch screen. The modu W is feature rich device with unlimited applications through the modu market. The device allows users to talk, get social, chat, browse the web, play games, watch videos, listen to music and much more.

PushLife

Acquisition in 2011
PushLife is a mobile entertainment platform designed for mobile operators, enabling users to access and manage their existing iTunes and Windows Media Player libraries on non-Apple devices. The platform allows users to play, organize, and purchase music, videos, wallpapers, games, and ringtones directly from their phones. With features that include playlist creation, sharing listening experiences with friends, and discovering new music, PushLife enhances the mobile entertainment experience while driving increased content purchases. By providing these capabilities, the platform helps mobile operators maintain competitiveness and increase average revenue per user. Originally developed for BlackBerry and Android smartphones, PushLife was acquired by Google in April 2011.

BlindType

Acquisition in 2010
BlindType is a developer of mobile software focused on enhancing the typing experience on touchscreens. The company has created innovative technology that enables users to type accurately and quickly on virtual keyboards without needing to look at the screen. This functionality is particularly beneficial for mobile phone users, as it aims to reduce errors while typing, making the process more efficient. BlindType's solutions are designed to improve the usability of touchscreen interfaces, catering to the growing demand for effective mobile applications.

AdMob

Acquisition in 2009
AdMob is a mobile advertising network that helps app developers monetize and promote their mobile and tablet apps with ads. It provides solutions for discovery, branding, and monetization on the mobile Web. Its mobile advertising and monetization solutions include mobile sites; Mobile Analytics solution, which helps mobile site owners to gain insight into their traffic and site usage to make data-driven decisions about their mobile business; and Mobile Metrics Report, which offers insights into trends in the mobile ecosystem.

AdWhirl

Seed Round in 2009
AdWhirl is an advertising mediation platform designed for mobile application developers, particularly those creating iPhone applications. The platform enables developers to switch between various ad networks seamlessly, allowing for greater flexibility and optimization in advertising strategies. By aggregating multiple advertisement networks, AdWhirl facilitates the distribution of applications across different app stores and enhances the ability to display diverse ads within both Android and iPhone applications. This functionality is particularly beneficial for developers seeking to maximize their revenue potential through targeted advertising.

Allpay

Acquisition in 2005
Allpay is a U.K.-based company that provides bill payment services such as prepaid cards, cashless pay, and bureau facility solutions.

Skia

Acquisition in 2005
Skia is an open-source 2D graphics library designed to provide common application programming interfaces (APIs) compatible with a wide range of hardware and software platforms. It functions as the graphics engine for various products, including Google Chrome, Chrome OS, Android, Mozilla Firefox, and others. Sponsored and managed by Google, Skia operates under the BSD Free Software License, allowing broad access and contributions from the community. The library is engineered to be efficient for both smartphones and desktop applications, enabling users to leverage a unified graphics engine across multiple platforms.

Android

Acquisition in 2005
In August 2005, [Google](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/google) acquired Android, a small startup company based in [Palo Alto, CA](/maps/city/Palo%2520Alto). Android's co-founders who went to work at Google included [Andy Rubin](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/andy-rubin) (co-founder of [Danger](/organization/danger)), [Rich Miner](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/rich-miner) (co-founder of Wildfire), [Nick Sears](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/nick-sears) (once VP at [T-Mobile](/organization/t-mobile)), and [Chris White](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/chris-white) (one of the first engineers at [WebTV](/organization/webtv)). At the time, little was known about the functions of Android other than they made software for mobile phones. This began rumors that Google was planning to enter the mobile phone market, although it was unclear at the time what function they might perform in that market. Android has a large community of developers writing applications ("apps") that extend the functionality of the devices. There are currently over 200,000 apps available for Android. Android Market is the online app store run by Google, though apps can also be downloaded from third-party sites. Developers write primarily in the Java language, controlling the device via Google-developed Java libraries. The unveiling of the Android distribution on 5 November 2007 was announced with the founding of the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of 80 hardware, software, and telecom companies devoted to advancing open standards for mobile devices. Google released most of the Android code under the Apache License, a free software and open source license. The Android open-source software stack consists of Java applications running on a Java-based, object-oriented application framework on top of Java core libraries running on a Dalvik virtual machine featuring JIT compilation. Libraries written in C include the surface manager, OpenCore media framework, SQLite relational database management system, OpenGL ES 2.0 3D graphics API, WebKit layout engine, SGL graphics engine, SSL, and Bionic libc. The Android operating system, including the Linux kernel, consists of roughly 12 million lines of code including 3 million lines of XML, 2.8 million lines of C, 2.1 million lines of Java, and 1.75 million lines of C++.
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