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- Business
dataplor Raises $20.5M Series B to Scale Global Location Intelligence and Accelerate Product Growth
Article content Following the recent international mobility product launch, dataplor continues rapid growth with new funding to scale global POI coverage, enhance customer solutions, and power smarter business decisions. Article content Article content MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — dataplor, a leading provider of global location intelligence, today announced the close of a $20.5 million Series B funding round, led by F-Prime, with participation from Spark Capital, FFVC, Acronym Venture Capital, Two Lanterns Venture Capital, APA Ventures, dara5, and Alumni Ventures. The new investment will accelerate dataplor's growth, expand its product offerings, and scale its global location intelligence products. This funding comes on the heels of dataplor's global mobility product launch, which delivers monthly refreshed, privacy-compliant foot traffic data across international markets—unlocking powerful new insights for customers. Combined with its proprietary Point of Interest (POI) data, dataplor now offers businesses the most comprehensive and privacy-forward view of real-world consumer behavior on a global scale. Article content 'Businesses around the world are realizing how critical accurate, dynamic location data is to their strategy,' said Gaurav Tuli, Partner at F-Prime. 'dataplor has built a truly differentiated solution that combines global scale, data quality, and compliance in a way we haven't seen before. We're thrilled to support their next phase of growth.' Article content Businesses rely on precise, dynamic location data to make strategic decisions—yet much of the available international POI data is outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate, particularly in emerging markets. This gap creates billions of dollars in missed opportunities for companies trying to expand, allocate resources, or understand consumer behavior across borders. dataplor's location intelligence fills this void, covering over 350 million POIs in more than 250 countries and territories, serving customers in technology, financial services, retail, logistics, consumer packaged goods (CPG), mapping, real estate, and more. Today, dataplor supports dozens of enterprise customers globally, including multiple Fortune 100 companies, embedding its data into critical workflows across geospatial, operations, and growth teams. Article content Its data powers high-impact decisions for global brands—from helping EV networks predict charger demand in real time to enabling insurers to model property risk with unmatched geospatial precision to empowering CPG leaders to identify distributors and grow in under-mapped regions. By combining AI, machine learning, and human validation, dataplor ensures its datasets remain accurate, comprehensive, and current—even in historically under-mapped regions. Article content With a privacy-first approach, dataplor ensures no personally identifiable information (PII) is ever used. This provides enterprise clients with full confidence in regulatory compliance and ethical data practices. Article content 'Our customers demand accurate, fresh, and globally compliant location data,' said Geoff Michener, Founder and CEO of dataplor. 'With this new funding, we're doubling down on our commitment to deliver the highest quality insights, while expanding our geographic coverage, enriching our product suite, and driving real business impact through seamless customer integration.' Article content dataplor is a leading provider of point-of-interest (POI) and mobility data that helps global enterprises grow abroad by mapping tough-to-reach markets with a privacy-first approach. As the majority of international location data is often inaccurate and quickly outdated, dataplor goes several steps beyond the industry standard, helping the world's largest companies across technology, mapping, search, third-party logistics, consumer packaged goods (CPG), telecom, investing, real estate, and finance understand location intelligence about any commercial or physical location in real-time, fueling their expansion abroad. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
USC Coach Eric Musselman's Wife Danyelle Turns Heads on Social Media Saturday
USC Coach Eric Musselman's Wife Danyelle Turns Heads on Social Media Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The USC Trojans entered the Big Ten Conference last season and failed to make the NCAA Tournament one year after the departure of Bronny James from their hoops program. Advertisement It was a disappointing season for Trojans head coach Eric Musselman, whose team struggled for most of the season and failed to recapture their past glory in a new conference. On Saturday, a picture of Musselman and his wife Danyelle Sargent began turning heads on social media as Musselman shared a photo of the couple preparing to head out for the night. The late night date (by East Coast standards) included a photo of Musselman and his wife cleaning up for a night on the town. Eric Musselman (R) reacts to a play against UCLA in March 2025. © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images "Manhattan Beach," Musselman wrote on X as he shared a picture of himself and his wife, Danyelle Sargent. The couple wed in 2009 and have a daughter named Mariah Musselman. Advertisement The Musselmans' date night had fans reacting on X with joy and excitement. "Awesome," one fan said with a thumbs up. "Nice @Nike gear, coach," they added with a thumbs up emoji. "You 2 look great coach!" another fan said. "Couple of teenagers having a date night at the beach," another fan added. "Y'all clean up nice coach," another said with a 'fire' emoji. The Trojans' Class of 2025 will be led by Alijah Arenas, a five-star shooting guard and son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, and four star shooting guard Jerry Easter. The Trojans will look to improve on a 17-18 season last year which included a 7-13 Big Ten Conference record. Advertisement Related: Bronny James' Rookie Mixtape is Turning Heads This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Loved ones honor 18-year-old killed by suspected drunk driver in Manhattan Beach
Loved ones and community members came together to honor Braun Levi, 18, a high school senior who was killed by a suspected drunk driver in Manhattan Beach. A paddle-out was held on Saturday morning in Manhattan Beach, where many friends and family gathered to catch some waves in Braun's honor. Many of his friends spoke at the event. 'He was the one who brought us all together,' a friend said. 'He kept us singing and he kept us bright. He might not be here right now, but you can still feel his legacy and we can always live like Braun.' 'A kid who gave his love to everyone so freely and asked for nothing in return,' said another friend. 'His impact can be seen by everyone being here today.' On May 4, Braun was walking with a friend near the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Ronda Drive when he was struck by a woman in an SUV around 12:45 a.m. Manhattan Beach Police responded to the scene where Braun's body was found on the roadway next to the suspect's vehicle. He was rushed to the hospital, where despite life-saving measures, he died from his injuries. The driver, Jenia Belt, 33, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and homicide. Her Infiniti SUV had a smashed windshield and notable damage to the hood. At the time of the crash, court records showed that Belt had been driving on a suspended license due to a previous drunk driving arrest in 2023, the Los Angeles Times reported. In that incident, she was sentenced to a year of probation and ordered to make restitution while her license remained suspended. Braun, whose family had lost their home in the Palisades Fire, was a three-year captain of Loyola High School's varsity tennis team. He was set to attend the University of Virginia after graduation. 'He was the type of tennis player that even when you were his competition on the court, off the court, he was friends with everybody,' said his mother, Jennifer Levi. His family had only moved to Manhattan Beach four months ago when Braun was killed. An earlier memorial was held at the beach volleyball courts where Braun loved to play. His family was overwhelmed by the number of people who showed up. 'There are hundreds of Manhattan Beach kids there and we've only lived here for four months,' said Adelle Levi, Braun's sister. 'That shows the impact that Braun had on people and the type of friends he can make so fast.' His father, Dan Levi, said his son saw the loss of their Palisades home to the fire as an opportunity to connect with others. 'We all just tried to make the most of losing our house, appreciating the love of our family,' he said. 'Braun, specifically, wanted to reach out to all the younger classmates at his high school and help them through the experience.' On Saturday night, a memorial was held at Loyola High School, where Braun was a standout student who was beloved by his teachers and classmates. Hundreds of loved ones, friends, and community members attended the public event. 'Braun was a shining presence in our Loyola family, bringing light, joy, and inspiration to everyone he touched,' Loyola High School Principal Jamal K. Adams said in a message to the school community. The teen's family said they plan to start a scholarship fund in his name. As for the suspect, she remains in custody without bail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
10-05-2025
- CBS News
Manhattan Beach paddle out set for Loyola High School teen killed by alleged drunk driver
Family and friends of Braun Levi will honor his life Saturday morning with a Manhattan Beach paddle out. The 18-year-old Loyola High School senior was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver May 4, as he was walking along Sepulveda Boulevard with a friend. The high school tennis star was set to graduate next month. An Instagram post from the school's athletic department said that he was a team captain and four-year starter for their tennis team and had "cemented himself as one of the most accomplished student-athletes in program history." Levi's family recently moved to the area after losing their home in the Palisades Fire. The paddle out takes place at 10 a.m. at First Street in Manhattan Beach. In lieu of flowers, Levi's family requests donations to the "Live Like Braun" Scholarship Fund. To donate, click here, and note Braun's name in the gift designation field. The driver, Jenia Belt, 33, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. She was also driving on a license suspended since January 2024. "Braun was a shining presence in our Loyola family, bringing light, joy, and inspiration to everyone he touched," LHS Principal Jamal K. Adams said in a statement.
