Mapxus
Mapxus is a Hong Kong-based PropTech vendor providing AI-driven, hardware-free indoor mapping, positioning, and navigation infrastructure via its Mapxus Anywhere platform, SDKs, and OEM/white-label deployments. It serves enterprise venue operators across retail, transit, healthcare, education, and government in Asia-Pacific and Saudi Arabia, with 7,500+ deployed venues.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersKowloon City, Hong Kong SAR China
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Mapxus does
Mapxus, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Kowloon (Hong Kong), is a PropTech vendor of indoor mapping, positioning, and navigation infrastructure delivered as a hardware-free platform. Its core technology combines Wi-Fi fingerprinting, device-sensor fusion (accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer), and visual positioning inside an AI/ML-driven engine, producing machine-readable indoor spatial data compatible with IMDF and WGS84 GIS standards. The primary product, Mapxus Anywhere, is a web-based platform accessible via QR code without app installation, complemented by the Mapxus UI SDK and Core SDK/API for developer integration. Co-branded offerings include 'mapxus Driven by Kawasaki' (formerly iPNT-K) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the Japan market and the consumer-facing CityGeni app for accessible mobility, co-developed with the Hong Kong Blind Union.
The company serves enterprise venue operators across retail (Mitsui Fudosan, Sino Group, AEON, Jewel Changi), transit (Hong Kong International Airport, MTR, Narita, West Kowloon Station), healthcare (Ng Teng Fong, Tseung Kwan O hospitals), education (HKUST, CityU, Hang Seng), and government (Cyberport, Taipei DOT), with a footprint of 7,500+ venues and 3M+ monthly active users across 25+ Asia-Pacific cities plus a Saudi Arabia expansion (December 2024). Revenue is generated through custom enterprise subscriptions (quote-based, multi-year), professional services for map digitization from CAD/PDF/imagery inputs, SDK/API access, and OEM/white-label licensing via partners such as Kawasaki, dhost, and ABM. Go-to-market blends direct enterprise field sales ('Book Demo' CTAs), OEM/embedded deployment, regional channel distribution (Innovmac, ABM, Pasona Tech), and a developer SDK channel. The company holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification (June 2025) and is recognized on the Geoawesomeness Top 100 Geospatial Companies list for three consecutive years.
Mapxus firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Mapxus
- Legal name
- Mapxus
- Website
- https://mapxus.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Mapxus is a Hong Kong-based PropTech vendor providing AI-driven, hardware-free indoor mapping, positioning, and navigation infrastructure via its Mapxus Anywhere platform, SDKs, and OEM/white-label deployments. It serves enterprise venue operators across retail, transit, healthcare, education, and government in Asia-Pacific and Saudi Arabia, with 7,500+ deployed venues.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Mapxus industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Indoor Mapping and Positioning Software
- NAICS
- Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Indoor Mapping & Wayfinding Platforms (BPAMANAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK), HD Maps & Localization for Autonomous/ADAS (BPAMANAL)
Keywords
Where Mapxus is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kowloon City
- HQ country
- Hong Kong SAR China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices4 records
Markets served
Mapxus business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Platform/SaaS Subscription: Subscription-based access to Mapxus Anywhere platform for indoor mapping, positioning, and navigation. Professional service-backed onboarding included.
- Professional Services - Map Digitization: Professional team handles entire digitization process from customer-provided floor plans (CAD, PDF, high-resolution images) to fully interactive, routable, barrier-free digital maps.
- Technology Licensing (OEM/White-label): Licensing of indoor positioning technology for integration into customer-branded applications. 'mapxus Driven by Kawasaki' branding in Japan market through Kawasaki Heavy Industries partnership.
- SDK/API Access: Developer-friendly SDKs and APIs for embedding indoor spatial intelligence into custom applications, automation workflows, and analytics systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Custom enterprise pricing based on venue size and requirements |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels12 records
Mapxus product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Mapxus provides a hardware-free indoor GIS platform delivering indoor mapping, positioning, and navigation for venues such as shopping malls, airports, hospitals, universities, and transit hubs. Its technology combines AI-driven Wi-Fi fingerprinting, device sensor fusion, and visual positioning to enable app-free wayfinding via QR codes, machine-readable spatial data for AI and robotics, and SDK/API access for developers. The platform is delivered as Mapxus Anywhere (core SaaS), CityGeni (consumer accessibility app), and mapxus Driven by Kawasaki (co-branded Japan offering).
Product overview
Mapxus is a comprehensive indoor GIS (Geographic Information System) platform providing global indoor mapping and navigation services. The core offering consists of Mapxus Anywhere, a web-based indoor mapping platform, complemented by the CityGeni consumer accessibility app and the mapxus Driven by Kawasaki co-branded positioning service (in partnership with Kawasaki Heavy Industries). For developers, Mapxus provides UI SDK and Core SDK & API for embedding spatial intelligence into custom applications. Additional offerings include Real-time Cloud CMS for content management and AR Stamp Rallies for marketing engagement. The platform uses hardware-free Wi-Fi fingerprinting technology combined with AI-driven sensor fusion for indoor positioning, supporting both human navigation and autonomous systems. Mapxus Academy extends the offering into STEM education through indoor geospatial technology programs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Mapxus Anywhere Web-based indoor mapping and navigation platform enabling frictionless user experiences, QR-code access without app installation, real-time content updates, and machine-readable indoor data for AI and robotics. Sold to enterprise venue operators across retail, healthcare, transit, and education.
- CityGeni Accessible mobility mobile application providing barrier-free, cross-city indoor navigation with real-time guidance, audio-only mode for visually impaired users, accessible route planning, location sharing, and shop browsing. Available on iOS App Store and Google Play.
- mapxus Driven by Kawasaki Co-branded indoor positioning and navigation service offered in partnership with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, integrating Wi-Fi signals with GNSS (GPS) for seamless indoor-outdoor location across commercial facilities, transit hubs, and smart buildings in Japan.
- Mapxus UI SDK Developer-facing, plug-and-play low-code indoor navigation framework that can be integrated within a single sprint. Delivered as a fully integrated UI experience with extensive branding and feature toggle options, embeddable into websites and apps.
- Mapxus Core SDK & API Developer SDKs and APIs that extend Mapxus spatial data into custom applications, automation workflows, analytics systems, robots, and operational platforms. Enables embedding indoor spatial intelligence into third-party products.
- Mapxus Academy Education program providing STEM learning through indoor geospatial technology for primary and university students. Achieved Hong Kong's first-ever STEM product certification from the Federation of Hong Kong Industries.
Quantifiable outcome
- 7,500+ venues deployed globally
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Mapxus
Customer profileNamed customers24 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Mapxus technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability9 records
Feature8 records
Mapxus partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Arabian Business Machines Company (ABM)corePartnership to transform indoor spaces in Saudi Arabia. ABM distributes Mapxus technology in the Saudi market aligned with Vision 2030 smart city initiatives.
- footpath.aiminorSuccessful indoor-outdoor navigation proof of concept at UNSW Campus in Australia. Joint development of integrated navigation solution.
- BriometrixminorJoint launch of fully integrated indoor-outdoor navigation solution in Australia, combining Mapxus indoor mapping with Briometrix outdoor accessibility solutions.
- dhostcoreExclusive partnership to redefine smart building landscape in Asia. dhost distributes Mapxus technology for smart building applications across the region.
- NOIZChainminorCo-creation of Honio, the world's first indoor location-based Game-Fi metaverse. Mobile app rewards users for spending time in physical stores.
- GeoXpertminorPartner for AEC industry applications. GeoXpert uses Mapxus technology for reinvented inspection in architecture, engineering, and construction industry.
- ChargeSPOTminorPartnership to provide unique eDirectory solutions. ChargeSPOT mobile battery rental stations integrated with Mapxus indoor navigation for venue directories.
- Hong Kong Blind UnioncoreStrategic partner for CityGeni accessible mobility app. Joint promotion to make Hong Kong an inclusive smart city for visually impaired individuals.
- InnovmacminorSole distributor in Macau for indoor mapping solutions. Partnership for smart city development in Macau public and private sectors.
- Mitsui Fudosan GroupcoreiPNT-K (now mapxus Driven by Kawasaki) integrated into Mitsui Shopping Park App for approximately 60 commercial outlets nationwide including Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport and Mitsui Outlet Park.
- Pasona TechminorPartnership with Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Pasona Tech to provide indoor location information solutions in Japan.
- HyundaiminorLaunch of end-to-end barrier-free mobility solution in Singapore combining Hyundai's mobility services with Mapxus indoor navigation.
- IMDA SparkminorEnrolled in IMDA Spark program in Singapore for startup support and market access.
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)minorMOU signed with IVE Engineering (VTC) to advance indoor mapping education and nurture engineering talent.
- CityGenicoreCityGeni is Mapxus's consumer-accessible mobility app launched July 2024. World-first cross-city accessible mobility app providing barrier-free navigation with audio guidance for visually impaired users.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Mapxus competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Mapbox: Mapbox is a leading location platform providing mapping, navigation, and location services APIs to developers across many industries. Broader incumbent with indoor mapping capabilities as part of a much wider geospatial platform serving developers at scale.
- HERE Technologies: HERE Technologies is a global mapping and location platform offering indoor maps, positioning, and venue content within a broader portfolio serving automotive, logistics, and enterprise. Competes with Mapxus in indoor mapping as part of a much larger incumbent location stack.
Direct peers
- Navigine: Navigine provides indoor positioning and navigation platforms using BLE, Wi-Fi, and sensor fusion, with strong presence in healthcare, retail, and logistics. Directly comparable to Mapxus on technology approach and venue-deployment business model.
- Concept3D: Concept3D provides interactive 3D maps and wayfinding for universities, hospitals, real estate, and corporate campuses. Comparable to Mapxus on education and enterprise campus deployments, with similar SaaS-based venue mapping product.
- Aisle Labs: Aisle Labs provides indoor mapping, wayfinding, and location analytics specifically for retail and grocery chains, including digital store directories. Direct competitor in the retail-indoor-navigation vertical that Mapxus also serves.
- Quuppa: Quuppa provides Bluetooth-based real-time locating systems (RTLS) with sub-meter accuracy for indoor positioning in retail, healthcare, and industrial settings. Competes with Mapxus in indoor positioning, though via a hardware (BLE beacon) approach rather than Mapxus's hardware-free Wi-Fi method.
- Mappedin: Mappedin is an indoor mapping platform serving malls, airports, stadiums, and retail venues with interactive maps and wayfinding SDKs. Most direct head-to-head competitor to Mapxus Anywhere, serving similar enterprise venue customers with comparable map-centric SaaS offering.
- Inpixon: Inpixon (which acquired Jibestream) provides indoor positioning, mapping, and wayfinding solutions for airports, malls, hospitals, and enterprise campuses. Directly competes with Mapxus in the indoor GIS / venue wayfinding category with similar vertical go-to-market.
- Pointr: Pointr offers indoor location services, wayfinding, and location analytics using BLE beacons and Wi-Fi for venues including airports, retail, and healthcare. Direct competitor in enterprise indoor mapping with comparable SaaS + SDK offering.
- Situm: Situm provides indoor positioning and wayfinding technology using Wi-Fi, BLE, and sensor fusion for hospitals, airports, and retail. Comparable to Mapxus on technology stack (Wi-Fi fingerprinting + sensor fusion) and target verticals including healthcare and transit.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Mapxus social profiles
Digital presenceMapxus compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Mapxus financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Mapxus leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Mapxus subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Mapxus funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors3 records
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Mapxus M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Mapxus
What does Mapxus do?
Mapxus provides a hardware-free indoor GIS platform delivering indoor mapping, positioning, and navigation for venues such as shopping malls, airports, hospitals, universities, and transit hubs. Its technology combines AI-driven Wi-Fi fingerprinting, device sensor fusion, and visual positioning to enable app-free wayfinding via QR codes, machine-readable spatial data for AI and robotics, and SDK/API access for developers. The platform is delivered as Mapxus Anywhere (core SaaS), CityGeni (consumer accessibility app), and mapxus Driven by Kawasaki (co-branded Japan offering).
Is Mapxus a public or private company?
Mapxus is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Mapxus founded?
Mapxus was founded in 2018. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Mapxus based?
Mapxus is headquartered in Kowloon City, Hong Kong SAR China, in the Asia region.
How does Mapxus make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Platform/SaaS Subscription is the primary driver. The others are professional Services - Map Digitization, technology Licensing (OEM/White-label) and SDK/API Access.
Who are Mapxus's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Mapbox and HERE Technologies. Direct peers are Navigine, Concept3D, Aisle Labs, Quuppa, Mappedin, Inpixon, Pointr and Situm.
Does Mapxus have an API?
Yes. Mapxus provides developer-friendly SDKs and APIs (Core SDK & API) to extend spatial data into custom applications, automation workflows, and analytics systems. These components enable developers and SI partners to embed indoor spatial intelligence into applications, robots, and operational systems. Mapxus UI SDK is a plug-and-play, low-code indoor navigation framework that can be integrated within a single sprint, delivered as a fully integrated UI experience with extensive configuration options. The platform supports flexible integration: iframe embedding for websites and kiosks (single line of code), and native app integration via UI SDK. Developer documentation is at www.mapxus.com.
What industry is Mapxus in?
Mapxus's product category is Indoor Mapping and Positioning Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMANAG, Indoor Mapping & Wayfinding Platforms, with a secondary code of BPAMANAK, GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms. Its NAICS code is 541370 and its SIC code is 7373.