Waze

Community-based Traffic and Navigation App

Startup

Waze is a Tel Aviv-Yafo-based startup in the Automotive & Mobility Technologies sector, established in 2007. Community-based Traffic and Navigation App. The company has raised a total of $67M across 3 funding rounds, currently at the Acquired stage. Waze was founded by Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai, Uri Levine. Key investors include Horizons Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, BlueRun Ventures, among 7 total investors. The company has 201-500 employees. Core technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Sensing, Geolocation, Platforms & Interfaces, Mobile.

With $67M in total funding, Waze is a Acquired-stage company operating in Automotive & Mobility Technologies. The company follows a B2C/B2B/B2G business model. Product stage: Released. The company holds 1 patent. Waze has been acquired.

$67M
Raised
3
Rounds
7
Investors
8
Team
2007
Founded
1
Patents
Sector & Technology
Automotive & Mobility TechnologiesUrban MobilityArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningSensingGeolocationPlatforms & InterfacesMobile
At a Glance
Investors

7 investors total

Founders
In the News

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www.globes.co.il · Oct 23, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Waze do?

Waze is a community-driven navigation app that uses real-time data from its users to provide the best route to drivers' destination. It takes into account accidents, traffic jams, speed traps, construction, and other obstacles that could slow drivers down. Waze also allows drivers to report hazards and road closures, and to see where other users are on the road. Waze is a subsidiary of Google.

How much funding has Waze raised?

Waze has raised $67M in total funding across 3 rounds. The company is currently at the Acquired stage. Key investors include Horizons Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, BlueRun Ventures.

Who founded Waze?

Waze was founded in 2007 by Amir Shinar (Co-founder (No longer with the company)), Ehud Shabtai (Co-founder (No longer with the company)), Uri Levine (Co-founder (No longer with the company)).

What sector is Waze in?

Waze operates in Automotive & Mobility Technologies, Urban Mobility, with core technologies in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Sensing, Geolocation, Platforms & Interfaces, Mobile. Target customers: Government & City, Municipalities, Consumers, Transportation & Mobility, Commuters, Drivers.

Where is Waze located?

Waze is based in Yigal Alon Street 98, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Center District. The company also has offices abroad.

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