Gecko Landmarks
Landmarks bring location based services and applications to everyone in emerging markets.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Mobile
- Location Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland
- Currency EUR
- Founded December 2008
- Employees 12
- Website geckolandmarks.com
Company Summary
Gecko Landmarks is a spin-off from Tramigo, a best-selling tracking device provider for emerging markets. Now Gecko is in the process to fully commercialize its global landmark data and develop landmark based mobile applications to stimulate demand for landmark data in emerging countries. Chipset and mobile phone companies are the main target customers. Traditional maps are not used in emerging countries but landmarks are understood by everyone.
Team
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Pasi RiipinenCEO
Co-founder of Gecko Landmarks and Tramigo. Over 20 years practical experience of successful geographical data development and business management.
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Asmo SoinioCTO
Co-founder, 12 years of experience, specialist in mobile and location technologies, focusing on software. Previously with Nokia and Tramigo.
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Osmo KorriCCO
16 years of experience in sales, business development and management consulting. Previously with Opera Software, Zain, Ericsson, Deloitte, Accenture and Nokia.
Advisors
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Jani Rantanen, Mäkitalo Rantanen & Co Attorneys LtdLawyerUnconfirmedLavit LtdAccountantUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Spin-off from Tramigo and funded by Tramigo and management.Unconfirmed
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