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Telenav

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Location services company

Telenav, Inc. is a Wireless location-based services corporation that provides services including Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite navigation, local search, automotive navigation solutions, mobile advertising, enterprise mobility and workflow automation. The company’s headquarters are located in Santa Clara, California in the United States with additional offices in the U.S., Germany, Japan, Romania, China, and Brazil.³ It employed 583 people in 2017.¹ Its shares trade on NASDAQ under the symbol TNAV.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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TickerTNAV on NASDAQ¹
IndustrySearch, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys¹
HeadquartersSanta Clara¹
Founded inSunnyvale¹
Websitewww.telenav.com
Incorporated inDE⁶
Business address4655 Great America Parkway, Suite 300, Santa Clara, Ca 95054⁶
Filer categoryAccelerated filer⁶
Legal formCorporation⁴
LEI529900IWKA0QZA533R93⁴
StatusActive⁴
LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)⁴
Registered addressc/o THE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY, CORPORATION TRUST CENTER 1209 ORANGE ST, 19801 Wilmington, United States⁴
Registered withDivision of Corporations, Department of State, 4725115⁴

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What it owns

What Telenav reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.

Property and equipment

Item	Latest	A year before	Change
Computer equipment and software	$759.0K⁸ Jun 30, 2020
Property and equipment, before depreciation	$19.8M⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$19.8M⁸ Jun 30, 2019	−0.1%
Accumulated depreciation	$15.5M⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$14.2M⁸ Jun 30, 2019	+8.8%
Property and equipment, net	$4.3M⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$5.6M⁸ Jun 30, 2019	−22.6%
Operating-lease assets (leased space)	$7.1M⁸ Jun 30, 2020

Investments

Item	Latest	A year before	Change
Cash and cash equivalents	$20.5M⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$27.3M⁸ Jun 30, 2019	−24.8%
Marketable securities, current	$90.3M⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$72.2M⁸ Jun 30, 2019	+25.1%
Marketable securities, non-current	$5.9M⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$0⁸ Jun 30, 2019
Debt securities available for sale	$90.3M⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$70.9M⁸ Jun 30, 2019	+27.5%
Equity securities at fair value	$0⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$1.3M⁸ Jun 30, 2019	−100.0%
Stakes in other companies (equity method)	$20.0M⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$0⁸ Jun 30, 2019

Intangibles and goodwill

Item	Latest	A year before	Change
Goodwill	$14.3M⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$26.1M⁹ Jun 30, 2019	−45.2%
Finite-lived intangibles, gross	$6.8M⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$13.9M⁸ Jun 30, 2019	−51.2%
Accumulated amortization	$6.8M⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$12.5M⁸ Jun 30, 2019	−45.8%
Finite-lived intangibles, net	$0⁸ Jun 30, 2020	$1.4M⁸ Jun 30, 2019	−100.0%

The story

Founding

Telenav, founded as “Televigation” was first established in 1999 by HP Jin, YC Chao, Sal Dhanani and Robert Rennard to provide GPS-based navigation software on mobile devices.

1999-2004

In December 2000, Telenav launched myPNA (My Personal Navigation Assistant) WAP service to Sprint. The product allowed users to retrieve directions between two addresses and search for local points-of-interest (POIs).

In 2002, Telenav developed a real-time mobile navigation product for Nextel/Motorola Java phones using a tethered GPS receiver developed by GlobalSat. The following year, Navigator was created for the BlackBerry 7520, RIM’s first GPS-enabled device.

2005-2009

Sprint Navigation was introduced in 2005. Catering to Sprint devices, Telenav created a line of mobile-based applications with 3D navigation capability available for wireless subscribers using particular Sprint devices.

Telenav Track, a product designed to help companies track their mobile resources including employees, vehicles and assets was launched in 2006.

In 2009, Telenav announced their first Android app available in Google Play and BlackBerry App world.

Also, in June 2009, Telenav unveiled its first app for iOS, AT&T Navigator, made available on the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS.

In March 2011, Telenav announced a stand-alone application, Telenav GPS Navigation, available for all iOS users.

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2010-present

Telenav completed its initial public offering (IPO) in May 13, 2010 and began trading on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol TNAV. With the completion of its IPO, Telenav became the first mobile LBS company to enter into public trading.

In 2010, Ford announced it had also selected Telenav to provide GPS navigation software in its new MyFord Touch driver connect technology. During the summer, Telenav announced a partnership with U.S. Cellular Corporation (U.S.C.C.) to bring mobile GPS navigation service to wireless subscribers.

In September 2011, Telenav acquired the Boston-based company, Goby Inc., a local and travel search company.

In March 27, 2012, Telenav announced Scout for Apps, in March – a service for mobile web and app developers to include turn-by-turn, voice-guided GPS navigation within their mobile app or website via HTML5.

At CES 2012, Telenav announced new iPhone app, Scout, a GPS and discovery app with integration with the web and automotive. Also at CES, Ford announced Scout as the navigation service for some vehicles.

In January 2014 Telenav acquired Skobbler, a producer of navigation software for Android and iPhone based on OpenStreetMap for $23.8 Million.

In February 2021 the company was taken private and its shares de-listed from NASDAQ.

From Wikipedia’s article on TeleNav, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.⁷

Leadership

Who has led Telenav, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief financial officer

Chief operating officer

200020052010201520202025

Chief executive officerH.p. Jin May 12, 2010 to Sep 25, 2020¹⁰
ChairH.p. Jin May 12, 2010 to Sep 25, 2020¹⁰
PresidentH.p. Jin Nov 4, 2010 to Feb 19, 2021¹¹
Chief financial officerFuad Ahmad Jan 15, 2019 to Jan 15, 2019¹²
Chief financial officerAdeel Manzoor Jul 10, 2019 to Feb 19, 2021¹³
Chief financial officerMichael Strambi Jun 20, 2012 to Aug 13, 2018¹⁴
Chief financial officerDouglas S. Miller May 12, 2010 to Feb 17, 2012¹⁵
Chief operating officerSalman Dhanani Feb 28, 2020 to Feb 19, 2021¹⁶
Chief operating officerH.p. Jin Dec 3, 2020 to Dec 3, 2020¹⁷

Board members and other officers (30)

VP Corp. Dev.& StrategyEvan Berg Feb 1, 2017 to Aug 11, 2017¹⁸
SVP of EngineeringPhilipp Wolfgang Josef Kandal Feb 1, 2017 to Oct 15, 2019¹⁹
VP, MobileRohan Chandran Feb 6, 2015 to Mar 8, 2016²⁰
SVP, EngineeringVincent Uttley May 14, 2014 to May 14, 2014²¹
AccountingMichael Strambi Nov 4, 2014 to Nov 4, 2014²²
VP Research and DevelopmentMarc Aronson Nov 3, 2011 to Mar 13, 2012²³
VP, Bus Dev & Carrier SalesHassan Wahla May 12, 2010 to Feb 19, 2021²⁴
Chief Technical OfficerRobert W. Rennard May 12, 2010 to Jun 12, 2012²⁵
VP, Products and MarketingSalman Dhanani May 12, 2010 to Jun 12, 2020²⁶
VP, Research and DevelopmentY.c. Chao May 12, 2010 to May 2, 2012²⁷
Vice President of MarketingDariusz Paczuski Aug 5, 2010 to May 21, 2014²⁸
Board memberRandy L. Ortiz Nov 1, 2017 to Feb 19, 2021²⁹
Board memberWes Cummins Aug 26, 2016 to Feb 19, 2021³⁰
Board memberBrett Hendrickson Nov 8, 2016 to Mar 18, 2019³¹
Board memberKaren C. Francis Dec 13, 2016 to Nov 22, 2019³²
Board memberRichard B. Gold Dec 13, 2016 to Feb 3, 2017³³
Board memberDouglas S. Miller Jul 30, 2015 to Feb 19, 2021³⁴
Board memberRichard L. Todaro Oct 5, 2015 to Aug 25, 2016³⁵
Board memberKen Xie Aug 9, 2012 to Feb 19, 2021³⁶
Board memberH.p. Jin Aug 10, 2012 to Feb 19, 2021³⁷
Board memberHon Jane (jason) Chiu May 12, 2010 to Dec 5, 2014³⁸
Board memberJoseph Zaelit May 12, 2010 to Oct 10, 2017³⁹
Board memberSamuel Chen May 12, 2010 to Feb 19, 2021⁴⁰
Board memberShawn T. Carolan May 12, 2010 to Dec 16, 2013⁴¹
Board memberSoo Boon Koh May 12, 2010 to Aug 5, 2011⁴²
Board memberFiona Chang Sep 1, 2010 to Sep 1, 2010⁴³
General counselDavid Ritenour Jan 11, 2019 to Jan 11, 2019⁴⁴
General counselStephen Debenham Aug 22, 2019 to Feb 19, 2021⁴⁵
General counselLily Toy Aug 8, 2017 to Oct 11, 2018⁴⁶
General counselLoren E. Hillberg May 12, 2010 to Sep 16, 2016⁴⁷

Products and brands

Scout

Announced in January, 2012, Scout was launched for iPhones. The free mobile app features mapping and navigation support, and allows users to access real-time commute times, current location, search and weather.

Scout.me

Also announced in January 2012, It is an online searching tool for food, drink and social activities around a user's location.

Thinknear

In 2012 Telenav announced it was paying $22.5 million to acquire ThinkNear, a hyperlocal mobile ad startup that helps target consumers with very precise and contextual location-based ads. In August 2019, Telenav sold Thinknear to inMarket.

Scout for Apps

Scout for Apps is a HTML5, browser-based, voice-guided turn-by-turn GPS navigation service for mobile phones. The free service for mobile web and app developer, offers the ability to include turn-by-turn, voice-guided GPS navigation within their mobile app or website. Developers can integrate the service by adding one line of code.

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Telenav GPS Navigator

Telenav GPS Navigator is a mobile GPS navigation application.

Telenav Shotgun

Released in 2008, Telenav Shotgun is an Internet-connected personal navigation device. In addition to 3D turn-by-turn navigation and voice assistance, Shotgun features include real-time traffic, mileage tracking, local search of POIs, and automatic re-routing.

OnMyWay

OnMyWay is an application to help drivers provide updates on their arrival time to a destination. It is available on BlackBerry iPhone & Android devices.

Telenav Track

TeleNav Track is an enterprise mobility software that is designed to help organizations manage their mobile workforce and assets.

TeleNav Asset Tracker

TeleNav Asset Tracker is a product which is designed to let users to monitor the real-time location of assets, such as packages, cargo or equipment, using a secure, web-based portal.

TeleNav Vehicle Tracker

TeleNav Vehicle Tracker is designed to help companies track their fleet vehicles in real-time using a web-based portal.

Sipity

Is a networking application designed to make finding and connecting with relevant people at events easier. Currently available on the iPhone, users can seek other potential contacts at tradeshows or other industry events with similar positions or interests

Jungle!

Designed for university students, Jungle! is a mobile marketplace application which allows users to buy, sell, and find items, services, and housing within their surrounding areas from their iPhone or iPod Touch.

MyTies

In November 2010, TeleNav launched its mobile application named MyTies. MyTies is a mobile-based social network.