Accessible navigation app Waymap raises £7m

Waymap secures £7M for navigation app that works indoors, outdoors, and underground

Waymap Raises £7M in Funding

London-based Waymap lands £7M for its indoor navigation technology — TFN

Waymap, a London-based accessible navigation app for the visually impaired, has raised £7 million in a funding round led by TELUS’ Pollinator Fund for Good. The app, founded by Dr. Tom Pey, uses a unique algorithm called SmartStep to provide indoor and underground navigation without relying on GPS or internet connectivity. The funding will be used to support Waymap's international expansion plans, particularly in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Waymap Secures £7 Million to Expand Accessible Navigation Globally

Waymap is a London-based startup founded in 2017 by Dr. Tom Pey. The company develops an accessible navigation app that primarily targets people with additional accessibility requirements, particularly the visually impaired. Waymap's algorithm, SmartStep, provides indoor and underground step-by-step navigation using smartphone motion sensors, overcoming the limitations of GPS and internet-dependent navigation systems.

Waymap is a navigation app targeting people with additional accessibility requirements, with a focus on the visually impaired.

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Waymap Secures £7 Million to Expand Accessible Navigation Globally

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