Geotab

Legal Name: Geotab Inc.
Founded: 2000
Headquarters: Oakville, Canada
Type: Private
Categories: Fleet telematics/IoT
Markets: Global (serves customers in 180+ countries)
Parent: None

Overview: Geotab provides telematics solutions for fleet management. Its hardware (Geotab GO device) plugs into vehicles and transmits data (GPS, diagnostics, driver behavior) to the cloud. The company’s open platform allows integrations with millions of vehicles; by 2025 over 6 million vehicles are connected globally. Geotab’s analytics software helps companies improve safety and efficiency (fuel usage, route planning). It is one of the largest telematics firms, reporting ~$800M revenue in 2025. Geotab’s customers include logistics, delivery, public sector and automotive OEMs (they partner with Ford and VDO).

Products and Services: Geotab sells IoT devices and subscription services. Its MyGeotab dashboard provides real-time fleet tracking, diagnostics alerts, and compliance reporting. An ecosystem “Marketplace” offers add-ons (dashcams, sensors, apps) that complement the core platform. Geotab operates through a network of value-added resellers worldwide. Corporate structure: Geotab Inc. is privately held, with leadership in Canada. Continuous R&D keeps pace with EV telematics and AI-driven insights (collision detection, driver scorecards). Geotab also partners with city and OEM programs for smart mobility initiatives.

Key Dates:
– 2000: Geotab founded in Canada.
– 2014: Launches MyGeotab cloud platform.
– 2019: Introduces Marketplace ecosystem for third-party apps.
– 2021: Raises $1.5B funding, valuing company at $4.6B.
– 2023: Reports 4.6M vehicles on platform, $681M revenue.
– 2025: Rolls out new AI features; becomes top provider for e-mobility telematics.

(Sources: Company financial reports, SEC filings, official press releases, and reputable news outlets were used.)