# Urban Engines

> Urban mobility analytics using location big data.

## Why it is interesting

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

## Profile

- **Stage:** acquired
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## 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

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/greylock-partners

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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