The Development and Evolution of Gaode

The first stage: hard exploration and technology accumulation (2002-2004)

Gaode's pioneer team has been involved in the field of GPS since the 1990s. After the establishment of Gaode Software Co., Ltd. in July, 2002, under the leadership of Gaode's founding team, Gaode's R&D team finally developed a set of data acquisition tools and editing and processing platforms with independent intellectual property rights according to the characteristics of national basic map data at that time.

The exploration and innovation of science and technology have brought business opportunities to Gaode. In August 2002, Shenhe Aisin AW, Fuji X and other companies established Beijing Adifei Navigation Technology Co., Ltd., and began to explore the sales market of electronic maps for car navigation.

Memorabilia In July 2002, Gaode Software Co., Ltd. was established.

Memorabilia In August, 2002, Gao De established "Beijing Adifei Navigation Technology Co., Ltd." with Aisin AW, Fuji Teng and other companies.

For a long time, navigation electronic map has been the bottleneck of the development of navigation and location service industry in China, which is manifested in the lack and obsolescence of basic map data, the acceleration of urbanization, the complicated road traffic conditions and the lack of unified standards for data production. How to develop navigation electronic map standards, technologies and platforms with completely independent intellectual property rights and suitable for China's national conditions has also become a technical problem that map data providers need to focus on.

Memorabilia June 5438+October 2003 10, Gaud developed a data acquisition tool and editing and processing platform with independent intellectual property rights.

In June, 2004, GOD became the first private enterprise in China to obtain Grade A qualification of navigation electronic map surveying and mapping, and passed ISO900 1 certification. After obtaining the Grade A qualification of Surveying and Mapping, Gaode began to collect data on a large scale and gradually built a high-quality database.

Memorabilia In June, 2004, Gaode became a national Grade A surveying and mapping qualification unit, and became the first private enterprise in China to obtain Grade A surveying and mapping qualification for navigation electronic maps.

The second stage: developing and leading the industry (2005-2009)

After obtaining the Grade A qualification of navigation electronic map surveying and mapping, Gaode devotes itself to exploring and innovating business models, providing customers with integrated solutions and expanding business fields while developing and accumulating the contents of navigation electronic map database and navigation engine. Gaode's leading core technology and innovative business model have enabled Gaode's products and services to achieve outstanding results in three business areas: automobile navigation application, wireless Internet location service application and government and enterprise application, and also established Gaode's leading position in China navigation industry.

Memorabilia In August 2005, Gaode acquired Beijing Tumeng Technology Co., Ltd., a leading basic map service provider in China.

Memorabilia In August 2005, Gaode began to provide navigation electronic maps to BMW, Honda and other models. And provide local search services for Sina, Google and other websites. Memorabilia In June, 2005, 165438+ 10, Gaode began to provide navigation electronic maps to Shanghai GM. Photo: Navigation electronic maps provided by Gaode to SAIC-GM-Buick and Chevrolet.

Gaode's efforts in the field of automobile navigation have been highly recognized by automobile manufacturers, investors and the industry. On June 5438+ 10, 2006, Gaode signed a supply contract with FAW-Volkswagen and officially became a supplier of navigation electronic maps for FAW-Volkswagen. In June+10, 5438, God completed the first round of private financing of 40 million US dollars, and was selected into the Forbes 2007 China Potential 100 list, becoming the only enterprise in the domestic navigation electronic map industry. In February, 65438, Gaode acquired Beijing Xingtiandi Information Technology Co., Ltd., becoming the only private enterprise in China with Grade A qualification for aerial photography.

Memorabilia June 5438+October 2006 10, Gaode began to provide electronic navigation maps to FAW-Volkswagen.

Photo: Navigation electronic map provided by Gaode to FAW-Volkswagen.

Memorabilia June 5438+October 2006 10, gaode completed the first round of private financing of 40 million dollars. Investors include well-known venture capital funds at home and abroad such as Sequoia Capital, KPCB, Walden International and Lenovo Investment.

Memorabilia In June 2006, Gao De was selected into Forbes' 2007 China 100 list of potential rich people.

In May 2007, Shenshen wholly acquired Xiamen Neville Technology Co., Ltd. and transformed it into Xiamen Shenshen Software Co., Ltd., engaged in the research and development of professional navigation engines. In June+10, 5438, gaode built a high-end navigation electronic map database including 3 1 provinces/municipalities/autonomous regions and two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao. Gaode has become a "dual-owned" enterprise in China with navigation electronic map data and navigation software.

Memorabilia In May 2007, Gaode wholly acquired Xiamen Navi Technology Co., Ltd. ..

Memorabilia June 5438+October 2007 10, data collection in Tibet was completed, marking the completion of real life data collection in gaode covering the whole country. Figure: Field workers' data collection operation scene in Tibet.

Photo: CD-ROM of field data collected by Gaode Reference Room.

June 5438+October 2008 10, God was rated as "the most potential enterprise in China in 2008" by Forbes Chinese for its excellent sales and profit growth rate. In that year, the company invested 16% revenue in independent research and innovation, far exceeding the average R&D/ revenue ratio of domestic high-tech enterprises of about 4%.

Memorabilia from June 5438 to October 2008/kloc-0, God was named "the most potential enterprise in China in 2008" by Forbes Chinese.

In 2008, 5. 12 Wenchuan earthquake, after the earthquake, the life and death of the people in the disaster area affected the hearts of the people all over the country. On the evening of May 14, 2008, the company received an urgent task to provide large-scale wall charts for the National Bureau of Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information in Wenchuan, Sichuan. Disaster is the command! The cadres and workers of Gaode immediately took action and started the work of satellite image data collection, vector data preparation and map design. Fighting day and night, until 8 pm on May 17, all the wall charts were sent to the National Bureau of Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information, and the task was successfully completed. In August 2008, Gaode was named as "Excellent Unit of Surveying and Mapping Support for Earthquake Relief" by the Municipal Planning Commission. June 5438+10, awarded the medal of "Special Contribution Unit of GIS Service for Earthquake Relief" by China Geographic Information System Association; August 20 10, Beijing Municipal Planning Commission awarded Gao De the certificate of "Contribution Award for Aid Construction (Wenchuan, Sichuan)".

In June 2008, God acquired all the assets and team of Wuhan Ultimate Source Digital Co., Ltd. and established a 3D data production team, which laid a solid foundation for God to provide map services for the Olympic Games and the World Expo. In the same year, Gao De cooperated with Sina to launch the "Olympic real-time traffic information" service before the opening of the Olympic Games. Realize the functions of driving, bus transfer, location and search for all venues, scenic spots and hotels in seven Olympic cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin and Qingdao, as well as the summary information of travel guides and traffic restrictions notices on the day of the Olympic Games.

Gao De's positive contribution to the success of the Beijing Olympic Games has been fully affirmed by the Olympic Organizing Committee, the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and other departments. At the same time, CCTV news broadcast reported the news that "Gaode Software Co., Ltd. applied 3D mapping technology to serve Beijing Olympic Games". According to the report, this new technology has completed the true three-dimensional scenes of Beijing Olympic venues, Qingdao urban areas and Olympic sailing venues. The high-precision, high-definition and true three-dimensional digital imaging system can infinitely load the three-dimensional models and images of the city, and use virtual reality technology to generate a realistic, dynamic and interactive digital urban environment, so that people can understand the new Beijing and the great Olympics more conveniently, clearly and intuitively.

Memorabilia In August 2008, Gaode won the title of "Excellent Unit of Surveying and Mapping Services for the Olympic Games". Photo: Gao De won the medal of "Excellent Unit of Olympic Surveying and Mapping Service Guarantee" and "Serving the Olympics".

On June 9, 2009, 65438+, Gaode signed a contract with Shanghai World Expo, becoming the only authorized sponsor of the navigation electronic map and its application service project of Expo 20 10 of Shanghai World Expo Bureau. This is the only electronic navigation map sponsorship in the history of Expo 150 years. At the signing ceremony, Gao De also presented a precious map of the moon to the World Expo, which was the first image of the surface of the moon in China's first lunar exploration project, marking the beginning of the Chinese nation's "nine-day trip to the moon".

Memorabilia June 5438+October 2009 10, gaode became the exclusive sponsor of the 20 10 navigation map and application service project of Shanghai World Expo.

Photo: Chen Advanced, Deputy Director of the Expo Bureau, and Cheng Congwu, CEO of the company, signed the agreement on behalf of both parties respectively.

Photo: Gao De presented the precious moon map "Nine Days on the Moon" to the World Expo.

Memorabilia In July 2009, Gaode released an iPhone version of Gaode navigation application, becoming the first navigation software based on Apple application in China.

Memorabilia In September 2009, as the only navigation electronic map enterprise, Gaode participated in the 60th Anniversary Achievement Exhibition on behalf of the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping. Hu Jintao and Jiang Zemin, leaders of the Party and state, and their party visited the Gaode exhibition area.

The third stage: successful listing and all-out transformation (2010-2014).

On July 20 1 year 10, Shenshen was successfully listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market with the stock code AMAP, which achieved a new historical leap in the company's development.

Memorabilia 2065438+On July, 2000 1 day, Gaode Holdings Co., Ltd. was successfully listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market with the stock code AMAP. Photo: Goldtech Holdings Limited successfully listed on NASDAQ.

In September, 20 10, Gao De obtained the Grade A surveying and mapping qualification of Internet map service issued by the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping, which is the third Grade A surveying and mapping qualification after Gao De obtained the Grade A surveying and mapping qualification of navigation electronic map and aerial photography. 5438+ 10 In June, Gao Derong ranked among the top 50 high-tech growth companies of Deloitte China in 20 10.

Memorabilia Gao De was ranked among the top 50 high-tech growth companies of Deloitte China in 20 10.

During the Expo, all navigation terminals designated by the Expo were loaded with Gaode maps. Visitors can fully feel the convenience of Gaode map in road navigation, real-time traffic and route planning. Create a "successful, wonderful and unforgettable" Expo experience for all exhibitors and visitors, whether in intercity or in the Expo Park. Gao De also won the award of "Special Contribution Unit of Shanghai World Expo Geographic Information System Service" issued by China Geographic Information System Association.

Memorabilia Gao De won the award of "Special Contribution Unit of Shanghai World Expo Geographic Information System Service". Figure 2-5: Gao De was awarded the "Special Contribution Unit of Shanghai World Expo Geographic Information System Service"

20 10, 10, god and TomTomGlobalContentB. V, a Dutch satellite navigation equipment manufacturer, set up a joint venture company in China, which enhanced Shenxing's competitiveness in the automobile front-loading navigation market and the mobile terminal location service market, and provided opportunities for entering the international market.

On March 20 1 1, gaode acquired Beijing xiejin technology development co., ltd. to develop China telecom's mobile navigation business, which also indicated that gaode's map service covered the three major domestic operators.

2011May17th, with the coming of the 43rd World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, Great God officially released the mobile client software "Amap". "Amap" fully integrates free online navigation, LBS dating system, various life service channels, location advertising system and other resources to create a brand-new "mobile life location service portal" to provide one-stop life consumption guide and location dating service for domestic smartphone users. The launch of Gaode Map marks the first step in the successful transformation of Gaode software to mobile Internet, which has become an important driving force for Gaode's future growth.

Memorabilia 2011may 17, the map of gaode Amap was released online. Figure 2-7 "AMAP" List Conference Site

Memorabilia 2011June, Gao De was awarded the Best Investor Relations Company of China Securities-Nasdaq Jinniu 2010/.

20 1 1 In September, Gaode Company won the bid to develop "Beidou navigation service platform" and joined the Beidou navigation industry alliance to promote the industrialization of Beidou application.

On September 20 12, Gao De became Apple's map service provider in China, and officially launched its service on September 24th. This has greatly accelerated the pace of Gaode's progress in the whole mobile Internet field, and caused a great sensation in the whole industry. In the same month, Gaode Company won the "20 12 Most Valuable Brand in China Satellite Navigation and Location Service Industry" awarded by China Satellite Navigation and Positioning Association, and Gaode Map won the "Best Practice" award of 20 12 China Internet Conference for its excellent product performance and user experience.

Memorabilia 2065438+02 September, Gaode won the most valuable brand in China satellite navigation and location service industry 2065438+02; Gaode Map won the Best Practice Award of 20 12 China Internet Conference. Photo: Gaode won the "20 12 Most Valuable Brand" award, and Gaode Map won the "Best Practice" award.

201212 February, "gaode navigation" won the "three consecutive championships" in the gold list of paid navigation application software in Apple App Store.

Memorabilia 2065438+In May 2003, Gao De was invested by Alibaba for 294 million US dollars, and the two sides reached a strategic cooperation agreement.

Memorabilia 2065438+On August 28th, 2003, Gaode Navigation, a product of Gaode, was free.

Memorabilia 20 13 1 1, Gao De and Lin Chi-ling made a map of the goddess.

The fourth stage: Ali wholly acquired Gaode (20 14 till now).

On April 20 14, gaode and Alibaba group formally reached a merger agreement. Ali will buy the remaining 72% shares of Gaode at the purchase price of $5.25 per ordinary share or $265,438 per American Depositary Receipt+$0.00.

Cheng Congwu, Chairman and CEO of Gaode, said: "I believe this transaction is to maximize the interests of Gaode shareholders. Being a member of Alibaba is the best choice for Gaud employees and customers. Alibaba will provide the company with rich strategic resources and help accelerate the penetration of Gaode location services in the cmnet ecosystem. "

Lu Zhaoxi, CEO of Alibaba Group, said: "I am very happy to cooperate with the Gaode team to integrate mobile e-commerce into the lives of Alibaba consumers. Through this transaction, Gaode will maintain a leading position in the increasingly competitive wireless map application and local service market. "