Niantic

Extracted Attributes

• Name

  Niantic, Inc.

• Type

  Software development company

• Genre

  Mobile applications, mobile games, alternate reality games, augmented reality games, location-based games

• Founded

  2010

• Founder

  John Hanke

• Offices

  Bellevue, Los Angeles, Sunnyvale, Seattle, Lawrence, Tokyo, London, Hamburg, Zürich

• Industry

  Video games, Technology

• Products

  Ingress, Pokémon Go

• Key People

  John Hanke (CEO), Dennis Hwang (art director), Tatsuo Nomura (director)

• Headquarters

  San Francisco, California, U.S.

• Formerly known as

  Niantic Labs (2010–2015)

• Employees at Ingress launch

  35

Timeline

• John Hanke left Google's Geo division to form Niantic Labs, an internal startup within Google. (Source: Web Search)

  2010-10

• Niantic Labs was formally founded as an internal startup within Google. (Source: Wikipedia, Web Search)

  2010

• Niantic became an independent entity when Google restructured under Alphabet Inc. (Source: Wikipedia, Web Search)

  2015-10

Niantic, Inc.

Niantic, Inc. ( ny-AN-tik) is an American software development company based in San Francisco. Niantic is best known for developing the augmented reality mobile games Ingress and Pokémon Go. The company was formed as Niantic Labs in 2010 as an internal startup within Google. The company became an independent entity in October 2015 when Google restructured under Alphabet Inc. Niantic has additional offices in Bellevue, Los Angeles, Sunnyvale, Seattle, Lawrence, Tokyo, London, Hamburg, and Zürich.

Web Search Results

• Niantic, Inc. - Wikipedia

  Niantic, Inc. (/naɪˈæntɪk/ ny-AN-tik) is an American software development company based in San Francisco. Niantic is best known for developing the augmented reality mobile games Ingress "Ingress (video game)") and Pokémon Go. The company was formed as Niantic Labs in 2010 as an internal startup within Google. The company became an independent entity in October 2015 when Google restructured under Alphabet Inc. Niantic, Inc. [...] | | | | --- | --- | | | | | Formerly | Niantic Labs (2010–2015) | | Company type | Private | | Industry | Video games Technology | | Genre | Mobile applications mobile games alternate reality games augmented reality games location-based games | | Founded | 2010; 15 years ago (2010) | | Founder | John Hanke | | Headquarters | San Francisco, California , U.S. | | Key people | John Hanke (CEO) Dennis Hwang (art director) Tatsuo Nomura (director) | | Products | See § Products | [...] Hanke left the Geo division in October 2010 to form Niantic Labs, an internal startup within Google. The company took its name from the whaling vessel Niantic "Niantic (whaling vessel)"), which came to San Francisco during the California Gold Rush in the 1800s. At the time Ingress was launched, Niantic had 35 employees. ### Private company

• Niantic Labs

  We build real world, AR games and apps that encourage people to explore the world, including top hits like Pokémon GO. Discover Niantic today!

• Niantic 2025 Company Profile: Valuation, Funding & Investors

  Developer of an augmented reality platform designed to enrich mobile gaming experiences. The company's platform manages shared state, communication, security,

• Pokémon GO - Apps on Google Play

  Pokémon GO - Apps on Google Play =============== GamesAppsBooksKids google_logo Play Games Apps Books Kids none _search_ _help\_outline_ Image 1 Sign in with Google _play\_apps_ Library & devices _payment_ Payments & subscriptions _reviews_ My Play activity _redeem_ Offers Play Pass Personalization in Play _settings_ Settings Privacy Policy • Terms of Service GamesAppsBooksKids _play\_arrow_ Trailer Image 2: Icon image Pokémon GO ========== Niantic, Inc. [...] Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pokémon as they explore the world around them. Pokémon GO is the global gaming sensation that has been downloaded over 1 billion times and named “Best Mobile Game” by the Game Developers Choice Awards and “Best App of the Year” by TechCrunch. _______________ Uncover the world of Pokémon: Explore and discover Pokémon wherever you are! Catch more Pokémon to complete your Pokédex! [...] - Compatible with Android devices that have 2GB RAM or more and have Android Version 6.0–10.0+ installed. - Compatibility is not guaranteed for devices without GPS capabilities or devices that are connected only to Wi-Fi networks. - Application may not run on certain devices even if they have compatible OS versions installed. - It is recommended to play while connected to a network in order to obtain accurate location information. - Compatibility information may be changed at any time.

• Pokémon GO

  ©2025 Niantic, Inc. ©2025 Pokémon. ©1995–2025 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc. Pokémon and Pokémon character names are trademarks of Nintendo. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. During gameplay, please be aware of your surroundings and play safely. [...] Download on the App Store Download on Google Play Download on Samsung Galaxy Store Instagram Logo Facebook Logo TikTok Logo Youtube Logo The Pokemon Company Logo Niantic Labs Logo Pokémon GO is playable in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Brazillian Portuguese, Turkish, and Indonesian. [...] Pokemon GO Catching Pokémon is one way to collect them! You can also collect them by hatching Eggs and trading with other Trainers. Spin Photo Discs at PokéStops and Gyms to receive items that will help you on your Pokémon GO journey, including Poké Balls, Berries, Evolution items, and more. Team GO Rocket has invaded the world of Pokémon GO! Whether you’re working on Special Research or just trying to rescue Shadow Pokémon, you can challenge Team GO Rocket and foil their plans.

• Instance Of

  Q4167410