Last updated 2026-07-20
- Acquired by Google for $1.1B, Jun 2013
- Raised $30M Series C led by Kleiner Perkins, Sep 2011
- Raised $25M Series B led by Microsoft, Nov 2010
Total raised
$67.0M
Last: C Round 2011-10
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2008
Headcount
500+
HQ
Mountain View, United States
Sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
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
2011-09
C Round
$30.0M
★ Kleiner Perkins★ Horizons Ventures
2010-11
B Round
$25.0M
★ Microsoft★ BlueRun Ventures★ Qualcomm Ventures
2008-02
A Round
$12.0M
★ BlueRun Ventures★ Magma Venture Partners★ Vertex Ventures Israel
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 · 7
Ehud Shabtai
Founder · Co-Founder
Amir Shinar
Founder · Co-Founder
Uri Levine
Founder · Co-Founder
Joshua Fried
GM / Head of Carpool
Suzie Reider
Managing Director
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
Technologies
Target customers
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) | 500 |
| 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 | 4.84049 |
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | waze.com |
|---|
Wikidata
| QID | Q16523799 |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 200 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 514100056 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2008-02-11 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 2 — annual_report (2) |
| Registered address | אלון יגאל 98 תל אביב - יפו |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | דו~ח שנתי-הסרת בעל תפקיד |
| 2026-04-27 | דו~ח שנתי-עדכון מען דיגיטלי |