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LocusLabs is a technology company.
LocusLabs develops an indoor mapping and location platform providing detailed visual wayfinding for large, complex venues. Its core product renders interactive digital maps, enabling users to navigate and locate points of interest within environments like airports and convention centers. This technology offers precise indoor navigation where conventional GPS capabilities are insufficient.
Founded in 2014 by Campbell Kennedy, Jason McMinn, and Sam Ziegler, LocusLabs originated from the insight into the widespread difficulty of navigating vast indoor spaces. The founders identified a critical need for accurate, accessible indoor location services, building a platform to address wayfinding complexities where outdoor-focused mapping solutions fall short.
LocusLabs serves major transportation hubs and large public venues, primarily airports, by supplying comprehensive indoor mapping data and services. The company's vision is to simplify user experience within intricate facilities, providing intuitive digital tools that enhance navigation and reduce visitor stress. Their technology ultimately improves operational efficiency and accessibility.
LocusLabs has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round.
LocusLabs has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
LocusLabs has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
LocusLabs's investors include TSVC Capital, Louis Beryl, Acorn Pacific Ventures, SITA.
LocusLabs has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Series A in February 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2017 | $4M Series A | — | Tsvc Capital, Louis Beryl, Acorn Pacific Ventures, SITA | Announced |
LocusLabs is a technology company that develops a software platform for indoor navigation applications, supporting mobile devices, web browsers, and digital displays in venues like airports, event centers, multi-floor office buildings, and campuses.[1][2] Its solutions optimize energy performance, improve operations, and enhance user experiences by providing real-time, interactive maps for wayfinding, asset monitoring, and business analytics.[1][2][4] Founded in 2014 in Oakland, California, the company raised $4.6 million before being acquired by Acuity Brands in December 2019 (with some sources noting June 2021 integration), and rebranded as Atrius® Wayfinder within Acuity's Intelligent Spaces Group, serving aviation, arenas, and commercial spaces with precision location data integrated into lighting and IoT systems.[1][2][4]
Post-acquisition, LocusLabs' technology powers Atrius Personal Wayfinder, enabling granular customer behavior analysis and spatial intelligence for buildings and businesses, with reported 2024 revenue of $11 million and around 11 employees.[2][4]
LocusLabs was founded in 2014 in Oakland, California, focusing on indoor navigation software from the outset.[1][2] The company emerged to address the need for accurate, interactive mapping in complex indoor environments, particularly airports, where it quickly gained traction by providing real-time maps adopted by major airlines and airports worldwide.[1][5] Key early innovation included substantial product development investments, leading to patented technology like an image-based object location system granted in 2018.[1]
A pivotal moment came with its acquisition by Acuity Brands in December 2019, complementing Acuity's lighting portfolio with LocusLabs' spatial data capabilities for venues like conference areas, halls, arenas, and airports; full integration into the Atrius brand followed by June 2021.[1][2][4] This shifted LocusLabs from standalone startup to a core component of Acuity's IoT ecosystem, enhancing wayfinding and analytics.
LocusLabs rides the wave of IoT-enabled smart buildings and spatial intelligence, where precise indoor location data intersects with lighting, analytics, and operational efficiency amid rising demand for contactless, data-driven experiences post-pandemic.[1][2][4] Timing aligns with market forces like airport digitization and workplace hybridity, where venues seek integrated solutions for navigation and occupancy insights; Acuity's portfolio amplifies this by merging LocusLabs' mapping with hardware for comprehensive building management.[1][4]
It influences the ecosystem by setting standards for aviation wayfinding—trusted by major players—and expanding to arenas and offices, fostering smarter interactions in physical spaces while contributing to trends in edge computing and AI-driven venue optimization.[4][5]
LocusLabs, now Atrius Wayfinder, is poised for expansion within Acuity's growing Intelligent Spaces portfolio, with planned investments in hardware and new cloud apps to deepen precision location features and analytics.[4] Trends like AI-enhanced spatial data, sustainable building ops, and immersive venue tech will propel it, potentially evolving into a hub for predictive occupancy and personalized experiences. As indoor navigation matures, its influence could extend to retail and healthcare, solidifying Acuity's edge in connected environments—building directly on its airport mapping legacy to make spaces more intuitive and efficient.[1][4]