Foursquare

Foursquare is a geolocation technology company and data cloud platform based in the U.S., founded in 2009 by Dennis Crowley and Naveen Selvadurai. Initially known for its mobile app, Foursquare City Guide, the company has evolved to provide a comprehensive location data platform for businesses and developers globally. With over 300 employees, Foursquare partners with more than 550 integrated companies, including leading national advertisers. Foursquare offers a range of products and services, including the Foursquare City Guide app for local search and discovery, the Swarm app for social networking and location sharing, and the Movement SDK for contextual awareness. Their Places API provides developers access to a vast database of verified check-ins and points of interest. Additionally, Foursquare has introduced tools like Pinpoint Media and Attribution Tools, Hex Tiles, and the Sales Impact product to help businesses utilize location data effectively. The company is recognized for its innovation and has achieved significant milestones, including over 16 billion human-verified check-ins by 2023.