Embark (YC Summer 2011)

TL;DR: Embark is a Y Combinator Summer 2011 startup Public transit apps. Acquired by Apple in 2013., currently acquired with a team of 2.

Public transit apps. Acquired by Apple in 2013.

YC ID
104
YC Batch
Summer 2011
Status
Acquired
Team size
2
Industry
Consumer, Transportation Services
Tags
Transportation
YC profile
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/embark

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Embark is a mobile application designed to make it easy to get around cities using mass transit. Among other features, the iOS and Android application tells users when trains and busses are coming and will send push notifications when services are delayed. With over half a million users and rapid growth, Embark's simple and powerful mobile application is designed to bring urban transportation into the age of the smartphone. Embark is available for twelve major transportation systems in the US and the UK and is expanding rapidly. Embark won best transit and mobility app awards from the New York MTA App Quest and NYC Big Apps 3.0 contests.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Embark a YC (Y Combinator) company?

Yes. Embark was funded by Y Combinator in the Summer 2011 batch. Public transit apps. Acquired by Apple in 2013.

What does Embark do?

Embark is a mobile application designed to make it easy to get around cities using mass transit. Among other features, the iOS and Android application tells users when trains and busses are coming and will send push notifications when services are delayed. With over half a million users and rapid growth, Embark's simp…

What YC batch was Embark in?

Embark was part of Y Combinator's Summer 2011 batch.

How big is Embark?

Embark has a team of 2 people according to Y Combinator's directory.

Is Embark still active?

Embark is currently listed as Acquired with a team of 2 in Y Combinator's directory.

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