Kitlocate

KitLocate was an Israeli mobile location technology startup that developed an energy-efficient geolocation SDK for iOS and Android developers. Founded in 2011 in Tel Aviv, Israel, KitLocate platform enabled developers to make their apps location-aware with features including geo-fencing, motion detection, push notifications, and social location — all while consuming less than 1% battery per hour through proprietary algorithms. The platform was used in applications ranging from parking management to location-based marketing analytics. The eight-person team won the Israel Advanced Technology Industries and MasterCard Israel Technology Award in 2012. In March 2014, Russian search giant Yandex acquired KitLocate for several million euros to augment its mobile search app with location-based capabilities.