Niantic
Niantic, Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. Originally an internal startup within Google, it became independent in 2015. Niantic is renowned for its pioneering work in augmented reality (AR) mobile games, including *Ingress* and the globally popular *Pokémon Go*, which have attracted hundreds of millions of users. The company’s mission is to connect the digital and physical worlds through AR, creating experiences that promote outdoor exploration and social interaction. Niantic has expanded its offerings beyond gaming to include the Lightship AR Development Kit (ARKD), which provides tools for developers to create their own AR applications. Additionally, Niantic Ventures, launched in 2021, supports AR startups with a dedicated investment fund. With a global presence and multiple offices, Niantic serves a diverse audience of mobile gamers and AR developers, focusing on enhancing its technology and fostering innovation in the AR space.
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Headcount trend
Niantic went from 747 employees in Oct 2024 to 464 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 12 people joined, 22 left.
Org structure
Headcount by department
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- Nov 2021 · Series D · $300M · Coatue
- Jan 2019 · Series C · $245M · Causeway Media Partners, CRV, IVP
- Nov 2017 · Series B · $200M · Spark Capital, Founders Fund, Meritech
- Feb 2016 · Series A · $5M · Alsop Louie Partners, You and Mr Jones, Fuji TV
- Dec 2015 · $2.8M
- Oct 2015 · Series A · $20M · Google, Nintendo, The Pokémon Company
Salaries at Niantic
All salaries65 salary profiles in the US
Most reported roles
Layoffs
DetailsNo layoffs reported in the last 12 months.
- Mar 2025 · 68 roles · San Francisco, United States
H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 13 filings.
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Niantic FAQ
How many employees does Niantic have?
Niantic has about 464 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Sep 2026.
Does Niantic sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Niantic filed 13 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
Has Niantic had layoffs in 2026?
No layoffs at Niantic have been reported in 2026 so far. The most recent reported layoff affected 68 employees on Mar 25, 2025.
What is Niantic's revenue per employee?
Niantic makes about $2.16M in revenue per employee, based on $1B annual revenue and 464 employees.
How much does Niantic pay?
6figr has 65 salary profiles for Niantic in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Niantic salaries page. See Niantic salaries
How much funding has Niantic raised?
Niantic has raised $772.84M in total funding; its latest round was Series D in Nov 2021.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.
