Last updated 2026-09-04
- Acquired by Google for $1.1B, Jun 2013
- Raised $30M Series C led by iFund, Oct 2011
- Raised $25M Series B led by Magma, Dec 2010
Total raised
$67.0M
Last: C Round 2011-10
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2008
Headcount
175
HQ
Mountain View, United States
Sector
Communication Software
About
Waze is a subsidiary of Google that provides a community-driven GPS navigation software app. It works on smartphones and tablets with GPS support, helping drivers find optimal routes by collecting real-time traffic data, road conditions, police traps, accidents, and other hazards from its users. Users can actively report incidents, contributing to a dynamic and up-to-date map for everyone. Acquired by Google in 2013, Waze continues to operate as a distinct brand, leveraging its strong community base to offer unique navigation experiences.
Funding history · 3 rounds · $67.0M total
3 events/rounds · $67.0M Total Funding: $67.0M in Private Equity
Oct 2011
★ iFund★ KPCB iFund★ Horizons Ventures★ Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers' iFund★ Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers' Digital Growth Fund
Dec 2010
Mar 2008
Headcount over time
175 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Mountain View, United States · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is Waze's primary business?
- Waze is a community-driven navigation app that uses real-time data from its users to provide optimal routes, taking into account accidents, traffic jams, and other obstacles.
- What is Waze's current status?
- Waze was acquired by Google in June 2013.
- How much capital did Waze raise before its acquisition?
- Waze raised a total of $67 million across three funding rounds.
- Which investors participated in Waze's Series A round?
- Waze's Series A round in March 2008 included investments from BlueRun Ventures.
- Who were the lead investors in Waze's Series C round?
- The Series C round in October 2011 was led by Horizons Ventures.
- When did Google acquire Waze and for what amount?
- Google acquired Waze in June 2013 for $1.1 billion.
- What recent product development did Waze announce?
- In July 2026, Waze launched personalized navigation and a "less talk" mode.
Team · 13
Ehud Shabtai
Founder · CEO / President
Fej Shmuelevitz
VP Community and Operations
Joshua Fried
GM / Head of Carpool
Suzie Reider
Managing Director
A. R.
CTO & Head Of Waze Engineering | Engineering Director @ Google
R. L.
Chief Product Officer
Y. S.
Chief Strategy & Insights Officer
J. F.
VP of Engineering
T. S.
Head Of Product Specialists Team @ Operations
J. A.
Managing Partner
A. A.
Country Managing Director
A. S.
Product Manager
Hila Roth
Head of Waze Communities
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Communication Software
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2CHyperlocal AdvertisingB2BB2G
Highlights
Patents
Tags
charging-stationstransportationcrowdsourcingtrafficnavigationlocation-baseddriversmobile-applicationssmart-cityparkingsmart-mobilitymunicipalitiesroute-optimizationgpsnavigation-appreal-time-trafficcrowdsourced-data
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | waze.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/379681 | |
| X / Twitter | twitter.com/waze |
| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q16523799 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Waze Mobile Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Employees (exact) | 175 |
| Wikidata QID | Q16523799 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Google 2013-06 $1.1B
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 8 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 2 |
|---|
GitHub
| Top repos | geo_redirect, yaml-validator, test-notifications, DefinitelyTyped, sxle |
|---|
App Store
| App | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| Waze Navigation & Live Traffic | 4.8395 |
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | waze.com |
|---|
Wikidata
| QID | Q16523799 |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 200 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 515114205 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2014-10-02 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | yes |
| Last annual report | 2021 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 1 — people (1) |
| Registered address | רח 6010 50 נצרת |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | עדכון בעלי תפקידים |