OriginGPS

Miniature GNSS Modules and Cellular IoT Systems

Automotive & Mobility Technologies
Non Active, Aug 2024 ceased to operate
Mature Nofit Founded 2006
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Total raised
$900K
Last: Seed 2006-12
Stage
Mature
Founded
2006
Headcount
15
HQ
Nofit
Sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies

About

OriginGPS develops, manufactures, and supplies the world's smallest GNSS and cellular IoT solutions. Its high-performance miniature GNSS products provide multiple constellation support to help users track everything valuable to businesses everywhere. The company's OriginIoT system is designed to accelerate the TTM of IoT devices, making them affordable and accessible by eliminating the need for additional embedded software and RF engineering know-how. The low-power cellular IoT system reduces project costs and dramatically cuts resources required to develop cellular IoT devices. OriginGPS miniature products are ideal for market verticals, such as asset tracking, fleet management, industrial IoT, law enforcement, pet and people tracking, precision agriculture, smart cities, and sports.

Funding history · 1 round · $900K total

2006-12
Seed $900K

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is the current operational status of OriginGPS?
OriginGPS is currently inactive, having ceased operations in August 2024.
When was OriginGPS founded?
OriginGPS was founded in July 2006.
What was the total amount of funding raised by OriginGPS?
OriginGPS raised a total of $900,000 in funding. For a full financing history, please refer to startupim.
Which investor participated in OriginGPS's seed round?
VLX Ventures was an investor in OriginGPS's Seed round in December 2006.
What was the last funding round for OriginGPS?
OriginGPS's last funding round was a Seed round in December 2006, raising $900,000.
What is the primary sector of OriginGPS?
OriginGPS's primary sector is Automotive & Mobility Technologies.
What product did OriginGPS launch in March 2017?
In March 2017, OriginGPS launched what was described as the world's smallest GNSS module.
What collaboration did OriginGPS announce in July 2016?
In July 2016, OriginGPS collaborated with TDK on antenna integration for wearables.
What product did OriginGPS introduce with Broadcom in October 2019?
In October 2019, OriginGPS and Broadcom introduced an L1 + L5 chip at MWC19 Los Angeles.
What module did OriginGPS plan to launch at the Electronica Fair in November 2022?
In November 2022, OriginGPS planned to launch a dual-frequency module based on MediaTek's chipset at the Electronica Fair in Munich.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
Sub-sectors
Climate TechClean Industry Tech Eco-Efficient ManufacturingAutomotive & Mobility TechnologiesUrban MobilityIndustrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Technologies
Semiconductors & ElectronicsChipsetsCommunicationsIOTSatellitesRFIDSensingPlatforms & Interfaces
Target customers
Government & CityMunicipalitiesConsumersRecreational & LifestyleFitness & SportsCommerce & RetailConsumer GoodsApparelTransportation & LogisticsLogistics
Business model
B2B

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clean-manufacturingclimate-techprecision-agriculturesatellitestelecommunication-equipmentsemiconductorsiotrf-technologytelemetryfleet-managementisonavigationtelecommunicationelectronic-manufacturingantennasgpswearablesmart-citydroneshardwaremobile-networkswireless-communicationsmart-mobilitysports-techasset-tracking