Maps of World

What Maps of World does

Maps of World (MapsOfWorld.com, MOW) is a privately held digital cartography and geography information platform operated by Compare Infobase Limited and founded in 2002. The platform offers a library of over 150,000 maps, facts, graphics, infographics, videos, and photographs organized into world maps, continent maps, country maps, US state maps, thematic maps, travel maps, education resources, and reference utilities (route planner, lat/long finder, time zone map, postal code finder, currency converter, embassies database). Content is delivered across multiple map projections (Robinson, Mercator, Miller, Aitoff, Eckert-V) and in 9 languages (English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi). The technology stack is a standard content-publication platform with no disclosed AI/ML components, APIs, or SDKs.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, monetized through three revenue streams: (1) physical printed map sales via the MapTrove store and an Amazon Brand Store (unit prices ranging from $16.95 for a basic world wall map to $33.84+ for detailed physical wall maps), (2) digital map downloads sold as one-time licensed files through store.mapsofworld.com, and (3) bespoke custom map and professional GIS/remote sensing services delivered on a quote basis, primarily fulfilled through MapTrove with e-commerce infrastructure provided by MapSherpa. Primary customer segments are horizontal: K-12 education (students and teachers), individual travelers, general curiosity-driven consumers, and a smaller SMB/professional segment for custom maps. Free access to maps and geography content drives top-of-funnel SEO traffic and social media engagement (@mapsofworld across Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram), with paid conversion occurring at the print, digital download, and custom order touchpoints.

Operationally, the company runs lean with 51–100 employees, no disclosed external funding, no named institutional investors, and a privately held ownership structure under Compare Infobase Limited. Its strategic posture is incremental rather than disruptive: extending multilingual reach, layering utility tools, adding professional GIS services, and expanding marketplace distribution via Amazon, while outsourcing fulfillment to specialized partners. The single named individual in the source data is founder Simarprit Singh.

Name

Maps of World

Legal name

Compare Infobase Limited

Website

https://mapsofworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maps of World is a privately held digital cartography platform offering 150,000+ maps and geography content in 9 languages, monetized through printed map sales, digital downloads, and custom map services for educators, travelers, and general consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Cartography and Maps

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137)

SIC

Retail-Nonstore Retailers (5960)

akta.pro primary industry

Geocoding, Search & Place Data Platforms (BPAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK)

Keywords

• Digital cartography platform
• World map publishing
• Custom mapping services
• Geographic reference content
• Educational geography resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Printed Maps Sales: Sale of physical printed world maps, country maps, and themed wall maps through the MapTrove store and Amazon Brand Store.
2. Digital Maps Downloads: Sale of digital map files for immediate download, including political, physical, and thematic world maps in various formats.
3. Custom Map Services: Bespoke custom map creation for business, education, travel, and professional use cases through MapTrove custom mapping platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maps of World (MapsOfWorld.com) is a multilingual digital cartography platform offering more than 150,000 maps, facts, graphics, infographics, videos, and photographs across world, continent, country, USA/state, thematic, travel, and education categories. The platform provides free geographic reference content with paid options for custom mapping, GIS and remote sensing services, printed wall maps sold through MapTrove and an Amazon Brand Store, and digital map downloads available in 9 languages.

Product overview

Maps of World is a multilingual map and geography information platform offering over 150,000 maps, facts, graphics, infographics, videos, and photographs. The core product is the mapsofworld.com website featuring world maps, continent maps, country maps, USA/state maps, thematic maps, travel maps, and education maps. The platform offers map projections in various styles (Robinson, Mercator, Miller, Eckert-V, Aitoff) and makes content available in 9 languages (English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi). Supporting products include custom mapping/GIS services, print-on-demand maps sold through store.mapsofworld.com and maptrove.com, digital map downloads, and wall maps. Utility tools include route planners, latitude/longitude finders, time zone maps, and various reference databases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• World Maps Collection A library of global maps in multiple projections (Robinson, Mercator, Miller, Eckert-V, Aitoff) and orientations, available in 9 languages, for general consumers, educators, and travelers seeking worldwide geographic reference.
• Continent Maps Detailed maps of the seven continents (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia & Oceania, Europe, North America, South America) for educational and reference use.
• Country Maps Individual country maps covering capitals, flags, geography, and travel destinations for general consumers, educators, and travelers.
• USA and US States Maps Comprehensive US maps including states, capitals, major cities, airports, highways, and individual state-level maps for all 50 states.
• Thematic Maps Maps that visualize data on population, climate, economy, environment, and various demographic indicators for analysts, educators, and curious learners.
• Travel Maps Maps and guides for travel destinations, national parks, museums, and tourist attractions worldwide for individual travelers and trip planners.
• Education and Trivia Maps Educational maps, geography trivia, cartographic insights, K-12 classroom resources, and world infographics for students, teachers, and curious learners.
• Custom Maps and GIS Services Bespoke mapping solutions including atlas maps, business maps, travel maps, customized US maps, world digital maps, and professional GIS and remote sensing services for business, education, and travel customers on a quote-based contract.
• Printed Wall Maps Physical printed world maps, country maps, and themed wall maps for home, office, and educational use, sold through MapTrove and an Amazon Brand Store, with unit prices ranging from $16.95 to over $33.
• Digital Map Downloads Digital map files for immediate download, including political, physical, and thematic world maps in various formats, purchased directly through the mapsofworld.com store.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MapTrovecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMapTrove serves as the primary fulfillment partner for custom map orders, providing printing and customization services for business, education, and travel maps ordered through mapsofworld.com.
• AmazoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMaps of World operates an official Amazon Brand Store for selling printed wall maps and physical map products through Amazon's marketplace platform.
• Compare Infobase LimitedcoreOthersCompare Infobase Limited operates the mapsofworld.com website and is referenced in disclaimers as the owner/operator of the platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• OpenStreetMap: Open, community-edited map of the world offering free interactive maps and open geospatial data. Acts as a free substitute for some of Maps of World's reference and country-map use cases, especially among technical and education users.

Direct peers

• Omni Maps: Specialty retailer of wall maps, travel maps, and custom-printed maps for consumers, classrooms, and businesses. Overlaps Maps of World's print, custom map, and education segment offerings.
• Maps.com: Online retailer of world, continent, country, and specialty wall maps, plus custom map services. Direct competitor in the printable map and custom mapping space served by Maps of World and MapTrove.
• World Atlas (Infoplease): Web-based geography reference site offering world/country maps, country profiles, geography trivia, and educational content. Closely overlaps Maps of World's content, SEO-driven traffic, and education-focused monetization.
• MapTrove: Custom and print-on-demand map storefront that is also Maps of World's fulfillment partner. Directly comparable in custom map, printed wall map, and educational map offerings, and effectively a sister brand in the same ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Esri (ArcGIS): Market leader in GIS software, spatial analytics, and mapping services for government and enterprise. Sets the standard for the professional GIS and remote sensing services Maps of World offers at a smaller scale.
• HERE Technologies: Global mapping and location platform providing maps, geospatial data, and GIS services to enterprises. Overlaps Maps of World's custom mapping and GIS/remote sensing service line at the B2B end of the market.
• National Geographic Maps: Long-established cartographic publisher offering wall maps, atlases, and digital map products to consumers, educators, and travelers. Highly comparable to Maps of World's print and reference-map business, with a stronger consumer brand.
• MapQuest: Long-running consumer mapping and directions platform. Comparable as a general-purpose mapping reference site competing for the same geography-related search intent as Maps of World.
• Google Maps: Dominant free interactive mapping platform with global coverage, place data, and embedded search. Defines the consumer expectation Maps of World competes against for geography queries and travel reference content.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/mapxl
• Pinterestpinterest.com/mapsofworld

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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