Startup profile for Urban Engines: what they do, why they are interesting, stage (acquired), industries, and links to our funding articles. Part of the Venture Capital Tracker startup directory.

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Urban Engines

Urban mobility analytics using location big data.

Stage

acquired

Status

acquired

Coverage

full

Why Urban Engines is interesting

Internet-of-moving-things analytics — Greylock and a16z seed before Google Maps team buy.

Key facts

  • Seed (May 2014): GV-led with a16z, Greylock, SV Angel (TechCrunch)
  • Exit (Sep 2016): acquired by Google for Maps team (VentureBeat)

Investors in our directory

Funds linked from Urban Engines's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.

Industries

Generalist Technology

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Related funding articles

Venture Capital Tracker pieces that cover Urban Engines's financing or category context.

Last updated: 2026-07-24