2GIS

2GIS is a Russian local search company that develops digital maps and guides of cities in Russia, Kazakhstan,[2] Italy, Czech Republic, Chile, The UAE, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,[3] Cyprus, Azerbaijan and Ukraine. Their headquarters are located in Novosibirsk.

2GIS
TypePrivate
Founded1999 (1999)
Founders
  • Alexander Sysoev
  • Dmitriy Sysoev
Headquarters
Novosibirsk
ProductsDigital maps
Revenue$52.2 million[1] (2017)
$4.48 million[1] (2017)
$1.05 million[1] (2017)
Total assets$53.5 million[1] (2017)
Total equity$18.3 million[1] (2017)
Number of employees
3000
Website2gis.com

As of 2018, according to company data, 2GIS digital maps covered 350 cities in operating countries, processing more than 2,2 million search queries daily.[4] Also company said a global audience of more than 40 million monthly users.[5][6] According to Forbes, 2GIS is one of the largest internet-based companies in Russia.[7]

All versions of the application are free of charge, and the company's main source of income is advertising on their website. Digital maps come in three versions: PC, Web and Mobile, including iOS and Android platforms.[8]

In 2013, the company earned 3 billion rubles.[9] Mashable included 2GIS in its list of Russia's “20 hottest startups".[10]

In 2015, company raised $40 million from two major investment funds, Baring Vostok Capital Partners and Ru-Net, to expand its presence in the European part of Russia, to extend a foreign franchises network, as well as to develop new products, stated Vera Garmash, 2GIS President.[11]

In 2016, the Wall Street Journal named 2GIS as a recognized Russian startup targeting global markets amid Russian economic crisis and Western sanctions.[12][13]

In 2018, Government of Dubai and 2GIS signed an agreement to improve maps and navigation in Dubai Now — application allowing the city's residents to access government services.[14]

References
  1. https://www.kartoteka.ru/card/391a7725ece98c1ad08b06e2e3ab4fdd/2548b1c5767f10c99fa81ef27befabf0/.
  2. Sputnik. "Sputnik Казахстан - обновления новостей онлайн 24 часа". newskaz.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-05-21.
  3. "2ГИС в Бишкеке". info.2gis.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-05-21.
  4. "Everything about 2GIS: news, products and business opportunities". info.2gis.ae (in Russian). Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  5. "Major local search company develops ad service with open-source technologies and ASP.NET Core in two months". Microsoft Customers Stories (in Russian). Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  6. "Advertising in Dubai. Sharjah. Ajman — 2GIS". ad.2gis.ae (in Russian). Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  7. "10 крупнейших интернет-компаний России: рейтинг Forbes". forbes.ru. Retrieved 2017-05-21.
  8. "Download Dubai. Sharjah. Ajman map for free: buildings, companies, routes — 2GIS". info.2gis.ae (in Russian). Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  9. "2ГИС: Зачем лидер рынка геоинформации в России продаёт франшизы по всему миру". The Village. Retrieved 2017-05-21.
  10. Munford, Monty. "The 20 Hottest Startups in Russia". Mashable. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  11. "Local search and city navigation service 2GIS secures $40 million to expand in Russia and internationally". East-West Digital News. 2015-11-04. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  12. Razumovskaya, Olga (2016-06-21). "Russia's Venture-Capital Funds Look Abroad". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  13. "Russia's Venture-Capital Funds Look Abroad | Kuznech". kuznech.com. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  14. "Dubai News". prwebme.com. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
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