Foursquare by the numbers
Human-verified check-ins ensuring data quality
Global points of interest
Unique devices reached via our targeting solutions
Integrated partners
Of the top national advertisers use our technology
Employees worldwide
How we got here
2009
Foursquare launches.
Places API open to developers.
2011
Built snap-to-place technology.
2013
Developers using tools reach 40k.
2014
Launched the Swarm app.
2015
Launched Pinpoint media.
2016
Launched Attribution.
Hit 10B check-ins.
2017
Opened SDK to developers.
2018
Developers using tools reach 125k.
Hit 12B check-ins.
2019
Foursquare acquired Placed.
2020
Foursquare acquired Factual.
2021
Foursquare acquired Unfolded.
2022
Launched Hex Tiles.
2023
Launched Foursquare Knowledge Graph.
Hit 16B check-ins.
2024
Launched Sales Impact.
Released Open Source Places.
2025
Foursquare acquired Superlocal.
Launched Geospatial Intelligence Platform.
Awards & recognition
2024 Best Innovation in Mobile & Device Development
Foursquare Places API named Best in Enterprise APIs 2022
Best Attribution Tool
Executive team
Lindsey Kintner
SVP, Global Head of Sales
As SVP, Global Head of Sales, Lindsey drives the development of strategies to maximize sales, bolster revenue growth, and optimize monetization across Foursquare’s leading suite of geospatial solutions.
David Im
SVP & Head of Global Finance
As our SVP of Finance, David will oversee Foursquare’s accounting, FP&A, financial reporting, investor relations, procurement, tax and treasury functions on a global basis.
James HuYoung
General Counsel
As General Counsel, James is responsible for guidance regarding litigation risks, corporate initiatives, risk management, equity, employment, regulatory and all other legal and compliance matters at Foursquare.
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