Esri

Esri is a privately held software company and the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence and mapping. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Redlands, California, the firm develops geographic science and geospatial analytics under the framework it calls The Science of Where, which applies a geographic approach to problem-solving across sectors.

The company's offering centres on a GIS software platform supporting that geographic approach, together with location intelligence capabilities, mapping technology and geospatial analytics. Esri has been run since its founding by Jack Dangermond and Laura Dangermond, and operates as a debt-free business committed to sustainable growth.

Esri employs more than 5,000 people from 73 countries, working from 49 offices worldwide and 11 research and development centres. The company invests 30% of annual revenue in research and development, and states a commitment to using science and technology to build a sustainable world.