GoodMaps

GoodMaps is a software development company that provides AI-powered indoor mapping and navigation solutions. The company originated in 2018 from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), a nonprofit dedicated to the independence of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Realizing the vast majority of indoor spaces were unmapped, GoodMaps was established to create accessible navigation for everyone, expanding beyond its initial focus on the visually impaired.

The company's core technology utilizes LiDAR and camera-based positioning to create highly accurate, infrastructure-free 3D digital maps of complex indoor environments. This is offered through its main products: the GoodMaps Explore mobile application and GoodMaps Studio. The Explore app provides users with real-time, turn-by-turn audio and visual navigation. GoodMaps Studio is a customer-facing portal that allows venue owners to access, manage, and edit their digital maps and points of interest. The business model involves providing these mapping services and the accompanying platform to various venues. Clients include transportation hubs like airports and rail stations, retail stores, hospitals, corporate campuses, and universities. Notable clients and partners include Walmart, Network Rail, the Port of Portland, and Sound Transit.

Founded in Louisville, Kentucky, the company has raised approximately $8.8 million in funding over several rounds from investors including Strike Ventures and the American Printing House For The Blind. The executive team includes Theresa Reno-Weber as Chief Executive Officer, Neil Barnfather as Chief Commercial Officer, and Charlie Meredith as Chief Technology Officer. The company's mission is to make indoor spaces more accessible, safe, and inclusive for a wide range of individuals, including those with visual or hearing impairments, neurodiverse individuals, and people with limited mobility.

Keywords: indoor navigation, digital mapping, accessibility technology, LiDAR mapping, wayfinding, visually impaired navigation, computer vision, geospatial positioning, asset tracking, augmented reality navigation, smart building technology, location-based services, mobile navigation app, public transit accessibility, airport navigation, hospital wayfinding, retail store mapping, corporate campus navigation, university campus maps, event venue navigation