Niantic
San Francisco, California, United States · Founded 2010
1001-5000 employees · $765M
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Niantic, Inc. is an American software development company best known for creating augmented reality (AR) mobile games that encourage real-world exploration and social interaction. Its flagship titles include Pokémon GO, Ingress, and Pikmin Bloom, leveraging its Lightship AR platform to blend digital content with the physical world.
Where they sit
Stack tier: Infrastructure & Data (B)
Location-Based AdvertisingIn-Game Advertising
Global leader in location-based AR gaming and a pioneer in real-world foot traffic advertising through sponsored in-game placements
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