
Civil Maps offers a scalable High Definition Mapping and Localization solution, utilizing patented technology to deliver HD Maps with high accuracy across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Their unique Fingerprint Base Map™ enhances real-time localization and navigation, catering to the advanced needs of autonomous vehicles and sidewalk robots through their AV Routing SDK. With a globally distributed team headquartered in San Francisco, Civil Maps positions itself as a leader in the autonomous driving sector, providing cost-effective and robust mapping solutions that empower vehicles with environmental awareness and safety.

Civil Maps offers a scalable High Definition Mapping and Localization solution, utilizing patented technology to deliver HD Maps with high accuracy across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Their unique Fingerprint Base Map™ enhances real-time localization and navigation, catering to the advanced needs of autonomous vehicles and sidewalk robots through their AV Routing SDK. With a globally distributed team headquartered in San Francisco, Civil Maps positions itself as a leader in the autonomous driving sector, providing cost-effective and robust mapping solutions that empower vehicles with environmental awareness and safety.
What they do: HD 3D mapping and 6-DOF localization for autonomous vehicles using the Fingerprint Base Map
Headquarters: San Francisco
Acquisition: Acquired by Luminar (announced January 4, 2023)
Known funding: $19.2M total reported; seed $6.6M (2016), Series A (Apr 27, 2018)
Autonomous vehicle mapping and localization
2015
Autonomous vehicles / mapping
6.6M
“Investors have included Motus Ventures, Ford Motor, Arm Holdings, Berkeley SkyDeck Fund”