Mapbox is an American company that provides custom online maps and location data services for websites and applications. It offers developers tools to add location features like maps, search, and navigation into various experiences. Mapbox's services include dynamic maps, navigation, real-time location data, and advanced geocoding, and its platform uses data from sources like OpenStreetMap and NASA. It partners with companies across industries like automotive (BMW), logistics (Kraken), and mobile app development, with customers including Foursquare, Lonely Planet, and The Weather Channel.
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In 2009 Eric Gundersen started building what became Mapbox as an alternative to Google Maps.