2GIS

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2GIS
TypePrivate
Founded1999; 23 years ago (1999)
Founders
  • Alexander Sysoev
  • Dmitriy Sysoev
Headquarters
Novosibirsk
Key people
  • Alexander Sysoev, CEO
  • Vera Garmash, COO
ProductsDigital maps and directories
Revenue$52.2 million[1] (2017)
$4.48 million[1] (2017)
$1.05 million[1] (2017)
Total assets$53.5 million[1] (2017)
Total equity$18.3 million[1] (2017)
OwnerSberbank of Russia[2][3]
Number of employees
4,500[4]
Website2gis.com

2GIS is a Russian local search company that develops digital maps and guides of cities in Russia, Kazakhstan,[5] Italy, Czech Republic, Chile, The UAE, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,[6] Cyprus, Azerbaijan and Ukraine. Their headquarters are located in Novosibirsk.

As of 2021, according to company data, 2GIS digital maps covered 765 cities in operating countries, processing more than 20.5 million search queries daily.[7] Also company said a global audience of more than 56 million monthly users.[8][9]

All versions of the application are free of charge, and the company's main source of income is advertising on their website. Digital maps come in three versions: PC, Web and Mobile, including iOS and Android platforms.[10]

2GIS is one of the largest Internet companies in Russia according to Forbes. In 2021, 2GIS was rated 25th in the 30 Most Valuable Companies in the Russian Internet segment rating by Forbes magazine. The estimated value of the company was $189 million.

In 2016, the Wall Street Journal named 2GIS as a recognized Russian startup targeting global markets amid Russian economic crisis and Western sanctions.[11][12] Mashable included 2GIS in its list of Russia's “20 hottest startups".[13]

In June 2020, 72% of 2GIS shares were purchased by Sberbank, another 3% went to O2O Holding LLC — the joint venture of Sberbank and Mail.ru Group. Within the Sber ecosystem, 2GIS took over the development of tools for integration of its maps and directories into applications of the ecosystem and third party companies.

Products[]

2GIS API[]

Toolsets for operating map and directory content. It is utilized by several 2GIS products as well as partner services. Available at dev.2gis.ru.

Web-version[]

Available at 2gis.ru and urbi.ae. It includes maps, directories of companies, public transport route search, pedestrian route builder, a ruler tool for distance measurement, real-time traffic jam display (in some cities). Powered by 2GIS API.

Mobile version[]

Available on iOS and Android. Previously supported WindowsPhone, Symbian, Windows Mobile.

Navigator[]

In August 2016, 2GIS released a car navigator with route directions and voice instructions, followed by the navigation for pedestrians and public transport users. Users can build routes up to the desired entrance to the building or the entrance of a residential building. Routing is available on 2gis.ru and urbi.ae websites, as well as in iOS and Android mobile apps. In June 2019, a real-time display of public transport was added to mobile apps. In December 2020, 2GIS introduced the Cargo Navigator — a navigator for freight transport that considers the vehicle parameters (e.g. dimensions, weight, axle load) for routing. The feature is available in mobile apps in Russia, as well as in several cities of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine,[14] and the UAE.

All Directories[]

In March 2021, 2GIS released the All Directories application — a service for businesses that provides analytics and tools for tracking user reviews and photos of their company in 2GIS. The app also features profile management tools for businesses to manage their information[15] in 2GIS.

Tourism[]

On October 23, 2017 in 2GIS there were Guides to the cities of Kazakhstan. Including on Almaty. All travel guides and information about attractions and places are available offline. Until any points in the guide you can build a route by car, public transport, taxi or on foot.[16]

Projects in the MEG region[]

In 2018, Government of Dubai and 2GIS signed an agreement to improve maps and navigation in Dubai Now — application allowing the city's residents to access government services.[17]

In 2020, 2GIS entered into a cooperation agreement with the Municipality of Ajman to create a city map.

At the end of the same year, 2GIS launched a separate application with maps and a directory for the United Arab Emirates (iOS}, Android) under the Urbi brand in English and Arabic languages. The service is also available at urbi.ae.

References[]

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  2. ^ "Digital cartography service 2GIS joining Sberbank ecosystem — SberBank". www.sberbank.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-08-21.
  3. ^ "Сбербанк договорился о покупке 2ГИС". www.kommersant.ru (in Russian). 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2021-08-21.
  4. ^ "Интервью с предпринимателем о новой стратегии компании, пользе от конкуренции и уроках управления сотрудниками". 27 September 2019. Retrieved 2019-09-27.
  5. ^ Sputnik. "Sputnik Казахстан - обновления новостей онлайн 24 часа". newskaz.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-05-21.
  6. ^ "2ГИС в Бишкеке". info.2gis.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-05-21.
  7. ^ "Everything about 2GIS: news, products and business opportunities". info.2gis.ae (in Russian). Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  8. ^ "We help you find anything you need in any city" (in Russian).
  9. ^ "Advertising in Dubai. Sharjah. Ajman — 2GIS". ad.2gis.ae (in Russian). Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  10. ^ "Download Dubai. Sharjah. Ajman map for free: buildings, companies, routes — 2GIS". info.2gis.ae (in Russian). Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  11. ^ Razumovskaya, Olga (2016-06-21). "Russia's Venture-Capital Funds Look Abroad". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  12. ^ "Russia's Venture-Capital Funds Look Abroad | Kuznech". kuznech.com. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  13. ^ "The 20 Hottest Startups in Russia | Mashable". mashable.com. 14 November 2013. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
  14. ^ "Как пользоваться навигатором для грузового транспорта". www.help.2gis.ru (in Russian). 2020-06-11.
  15. ^ "Дело — больше, чем Личный кабинет | dostavili". dostavili.2gis.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-03-14.
  16. ^ "Guidebooks to cities of Kazakhstan appeared in 2GIS".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ "Smart Dubai to collaborate with ICT experts 2GIS |". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
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