HERE Technologies Location Services

HERE Technologies is a global leader in the mapping and location services industry. Originally founded in the United States as Navteq in 1985, the company has undergone several major ownership changes, including a significant period as Nokia's mapping division (Nokia Maps and later HERE) before being acquired by a consortium of German automotive companies.

Today, HERE operates as an independent mapping platform with a complex international ownership structure. It is primarily owned by a consortium consisting of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, alongside investments from other global entities like Intel, Bosch, Continental, and Mitsubishi Corporation. While its roots are American and its development was heavily shaped by Finnish technology (Nokia), the company is currently headquartered in the Netherlands and serves as the primary location data provider for the global automotive and logistics sectors.