Skynav

What Skynav does

Skynav is a Chilean provider of GPS-based fleet management and vehicle control solutions, headquartered in Providencia, Santiago. The company's core platform combines satellite localization, CANBUS telematics integration, a mobile application, and remote-control capabilities (including ignition cut-off) to deliver real-time visibility into vehicle location, speed, fuel consumption, working hours, driver identity, and maintenance status. It complements this software stack with hardware devices (GPS trackers, CANBUS units, in-cabin cameras) and a suite of add-on modules such as geofencing, panic-button alerting, the Tercer Ojo (Third Eye) in-cabin preventive alert system, and fatigue/drowsiness detection.

The company monetizes through three streams: recurring subscriptions to the SKYNAV monitoring platform, hardware sales and installation/maintenance services (with national coverage across Chile), and bespoke solution development for clients with specialized integration needs. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct, targeting mid-market and enterprise fleet operators operating 10 or more vehicles across verticals including mining, energy, construction, cargo and passenger transport, healthcare, maintenance, industrial operations, and operating lease. Named customers include Minera Centinela, Tecnored, and LINK, with cumulative operational scale claimed at 3,200+ integrated vehicles and 600+ devices installed across 40+ projects over more than 20 years of market presence.

The platform differentiates through deep ERP and operational system integrations (SAP, HR, maintenance, fuel-company systems), API connectivity, Microsoft Power BI reporting, and a free GPS data integration that enables mining operators to access mining sites (faenas). Despite this functional breadth, Skynav operates with a lean team of approximately 8 employees, remains privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, and is concentrated geographically in Chile with no confirmed revenue from other Latin American markets.

Name

Skynav

Legal name

Skynav

Website

https://skynav.cl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Skynav is a Chilean GPS fleet management provider offering satellite tracking, CANBUS telematics, and driver-behavior monitoring to mid-market and enterprise fleet operators of 10+ vehicles across mining, transport, energy, and construction sectors throughout Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet Management Software

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLABAJAG

Driver Behavior, Safety & Video Telematics (Dashcams/AI)

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Fleet Telematics & Asset Tracking Services (GPS, ELD, Utilization Analytics)

SECONDARYBPAMANAF

Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms

Business & Public Services/Web, Mobile & Digital Platforms/Maps, Location & Navigation Platforms

SECONDARYTLABAJAL

Telematics Hardware, Sensors & Installation Services

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Fleet Telematics & Asset Tracking Services (GPS, ELD, Utilization Analytics)

Keywords

• GPS fleet tracking
• Vehicle telematics
• Fleet management software
• Vehicle monitoring platform
• CANBUS telemetry

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. GPS Monitoring Platform Subscription: Ongoing subscription for access to the monitoring platform and management application, including location tracking, speed monitoring, kilometers traveled, working hours, fuel consumption, alerts and reports
2. Equipment Installation and Maintenance: Installation and maintenance services for GPS hardware and other vehicle equipment across Chile
3. Custom Development Solutions: Custom solution development addressing specific client needs and operational requirements

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Skynav sells a GPS-based vehicle fleet monitoring and control solution combining a web platform, mobile app, and supporting hardware (GPS trackers, CANBUS telemetry units, cameras, driver identifiers, panic buttons). The offering includes installation and maintenance services across Chile, integration with client systems such as SAP, Power BI, HR, maintenance, and fuel systems via APIs, and custom development tailored to each customer's fleet management needs. The minimum customer fleet size is 10 vehicles.

Product overview

SKYNAV is a Chilean fleet management and GPS tracking solutions provider offering an integrated platform-and-hardware product portfolio. The core offering consists of the SKYNAV GPS Monitoring Platform and Mobile App, which provide centralized fleet control including vehicle location, speed monitoring, work hours tracking, and fuel consumption analysis. The hardware portfolio includes GPS tracking devices, CANBUS telemetry units, video cameras, and specialized safety add-ons such as the Tercer Ojo (Third Eye) preventive alert system and Fatigue and Drowsiness Detection system. Additional modules include remote ignition cut, driver identification, panic button, geofencing, alerts and reports, and maintenance control. The company also offers custom solutions development and system integration services including SAP, Power BI, and API connectivity for enterprise fleet management needs across mining, energy, construction, transportation, and other industries throughout Chile.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SKYNAV GPS Monitoring Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• Effective speed control for vehicles in mining operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature14 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Geotab: Global fleet telematics leader offering GPS tracking, driver behavior monitoring, and analytics. Directly comparable to Skynav in core functionality (vehicle location, driver behavior, video/dashcam add-ons), but at global scale versus Skynav's Chile-only footprint.
• Samsara: Public SaaS fleet management platform providing GPS tracking, AI dashcams, driver safety (fatigue detection), and telematics. Closest direct competitor to Skynav in feature scope, especially around video telematics and ADAS-style driver alerts.
• Webfleet (Bridgestone): European-based fleet telematics SaaS offering GPS tracking, vehicle data via CANBUS, driver behavior, and integrations. Comparable product stack to Skynav with similar focus on commercial vehicle fleets.
• Verizon Connect: Telematics platform from Verizon offering GPS fleet tracking, driver behavior monitoring, and video telematics. Directly comparable to Skynav across both platform and hardware offerings.
• MiX Telematics: Established fleet telematics provider with strong mining, energy, and commercial vehicle exposure across Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Comparable target segments (mining/fleet safety) and feature set.
• GPS Insight: US-based fleet telematics SaaS offering GPS tracking, driver behavior, dashcams, and integrations. Similar mid-market/enterprise GTM targeting fleets with comparable feature breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Transportation: Large diversified industrial technology company with a transportation/fleet telematics portfolio. Comparable fleet management functionality but embedded in a much broader enterprise software portfolio.

Emerging players

• Fleetio: Modern fleet maintenance and operations management SaaS. Partial overlap with Skynav on maintenance scheduling and fleet operations, but lighter on real-time telematics/GPS tracking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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