PiinPoint
YC W14Kitchener, CA · Founded 2013 · 20 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
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PiinPoint provides location intelligence and data analytics for retail businesses seeking to find optimal locations and support real estate decision-making. The platform serves retailers, real estate professionals, and GIS specialists across Canada, the United States, and Australia.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechRetail TechSaaSReal EstateAnalyticsCanadaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W14)
PiinPoint was founded in 2013 by Jim Robeson and Adam Saunders.
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Jim RobesoninCEO & Co-FounderJim Robeson is the co-founder and CEO of PiinPoint, a location analytics platform for retail real estate. He founded the company in 2014.
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Adam SaundersinCo-Founder & CTOHe has built data analysis tools and holds expertise in GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and data visualization.
Investors · 3
Competitors · 7
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Frequently asked questions
- What does PiinPoint do?
- PiinPoint provides location intelligence and data analytics for retail businesses seeking to find optimal locations and support real estate decision-making. The platform serves retailers, real estate professionals, and GIS specialists across Canada, the United States, and Australia.
- Who founded PiinPoint?
- PiinPoint was founded by Jim Robeson, Adam Saunders in 2013.
- Who are PiinPoint's investors?
- PiinPoint's investors include Garage Capital, Navitas Capital, Y Combinator.
- Where is PiinPoint headquartered?
- PiinPoint is headquartered in Kitchener, CA.







