This Khosla-based startup can track drones, trucks, and robotaxis, inch by inch

Point One Navigation, a San Francisco-based startup founded in 2016, specializes in highly precise location technology applicable across various moving vehicles and devices, including drones, autonomous vehicles, agricultural equipment, and wearables. Their positioning engine combines augmented global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), computer vision, and sensor fusion to achieve location accuracy within 1 centimeter under optimal conditions. The technology is primarily delivered via an API integrated into vehicles equipped with necessary hardware, while a chipset is provided for other devices. Initially focused on automotive clients, Point One's technology now supports over 150,000 vehicles from an EV manufacturer and serves sectors such as turf care, last-mile delivery fleets, and bike manufacturing. Recently, Point One raised $35 million in a Series C funding round led by Khosla Ventures, bringing its valuation to $230 million. The company has expanded rapidly since 2021, with a tenfold increase in manufacturers using its platform across automotive, robotics, industrial, and wearable sectors. The new funding