Near
Founded Year
2012Stage
Unattributed | AliveTotal Raised
$226MLast Raised
$100M | 1 yr agoAbout Near
Near (NASDAQ: NIR) offers a data intelligence platform that curates intelligence on people, places, and products. The platform analyzes data on unique user IDs and points of interest in several countries to empower marketing and operations teams to understand consumers' online and offline behaviors, affinities, and attributes in order to engage them and grow their businesses. The company serves industries such as retail, real estate, restaurant, travel and tourism, telecom, and financial services. Near was formerly known as AdNear. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Pasadena, California.
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ESPs containing Near
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Near named as Leader among 11 other companies, including Foursquare, CARTO, and Placer.ai.
Expert Collections containing Near
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Near is included in 3 Expert Collections, including Ad Tech.
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Near Patents
Near has filed 16 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Data management
- Geolocation
- Network protocols
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Latest Near News
Jul 21, 2023
The new site supports Near’s position as a leading enterprise platform that includes over 30 pages of new and updated content, plus an improved infrastructure Near Intelligence, Inc. (Nasdaq: NIR) (“Near” or the “Company”), a global leader in privacy-led data intelligence on people and places, today announced the launch of Near.com, a cutting-edge new website designed to offer visitors to the site easier navigation and a better mobile experience that enhances user experiences and streamlines interactions. This new website sports a bold new look, and is carefully crafted to deliver a seamless and intuitive browsing experience organized around audiences and use cases, empowering users with easy access to valuable resources. It showcases how-to content and real-world customer successes from such global innovators as Coldwell Banker, Decathlon, and McDonald’s. It has also been completely rearchitected to deliver dynamic content with speed and performance. “The new site marks an important milestone for Near,” said Anil Mathews, CEO of Near. “We are excited to offer visitors from around the world an innovative and user-centric platform that will transform how they interact with our brand. Near.com’s powerful features and intuitive design will empower users to discover, connect, and engage with us effortlessly.” New standout features of Near.com include: Improved Infrastructure: Visitors to the new site will experience enhanced functionality, reliability, and scalability, enabling a seamless user experience, reduced downtime, and the ability to handle increased traffic. The improved infrastructure provides a solid foundation for a more robust website, ensuring optimized functionality and improved overall visitor performance. Robust Search Functionality: Near.com’s advanced search capabilities are universal across the whole site, enabling users to quickly find relevant information, industry insights, products and offerings, and customer case studies. Engaging Content Hub: The website features a dynamic content hub that showcases 30 pages of new content based on research and SEO approach, with a focus on top personas and use cases, as well as new and updated content including information on Near and its solutions, informative blogs, industry insights, whitepapers, eBooks, and compelling customer stories. Users can stay up-to-date with the latest trends, company news, gain valuable knowledge, and engage with thought-provoking content. Seamless Mobile Experience: Near.com is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices, ensuring a seamless browsing experience across various screen sizes. Users can access the website effortlessly on their smartphones or tablets, enjoying the same rich features and functionalities. Optimized Content Modules: Newly designed modules have been added to the site, highlighting fresh content and events, as well as a hello bar, showcasing key announcements, a homepage bar, and other, more flexible placements for an optimized user experience.
Near Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Near founded?
Near was founded in 2012.
Where is Near's headquarters?
Near's headquarters is located at 100 W Walnut Street, Pasadena.
What is Near's latest funding round?
Near's latest funding round is Unattributed.
How much did Near raise?
Near raised a total of $226M.
Who are the investors of Near?
Investors of Near include Blue Torch Capital, KludeIn I Acquisition, Greater Pacific Capital, Peak XV Partners, Canaan Partners and 4 more.
Who are Near's competitors?
Competitors of Near include Rei-Frontier and 8 more.
- Predict emerging trends
- See competitors' playbooks
- Stalk the smart money
- Identify tomorrow's challengers
- Spot growing industries
- Kill analyst data work
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