Frequently Asked Questions

What APiM Galaxy is, how it works, and how it differs from the tools you already use.

What is APiM Galaxy?

APiM Galaxy is relationship intelligence for the geospatial, mobility, and autonomous-driving industries. It maps verified enterprise partnerships — who actually works with whom — as an interactive galaxy of companies and relationships, and answers business-development questions through a Strategy Advisor that cites its sources. It is built by A Piece of Map Inc.

How is it different from Crunchbase or PitchBook?

Crunchbase and PitchBook track funding, exits, and firmographics — what a company has raised. APiM Galaxy tracks operating relationships — who partners with, supplies, or integrates with whom. It focuses on the geospatial and mobility ecosystems and verifies each relationship against trusted sources before showing it, rather than aggregating financial filings.

What industries does APiM Galaxy cover?

APiM Galaxy specializes in the Geospatial, Mobility, and Autonomous Driving industries. Rather than covering every sector shallowly, it maps these connected ecosystems in depth — mapping and location-data providers, navigation companies, automakers, and sensor and LiDAR makers, along with the partnerships that link them together.

Where does the relationship data come from, and how is it verified?

Relationships come from publicly reported sources — company press releases, news, and official announcements — collected and verified against trusted sources before display. APiM Galaxy does not invent relationships; when a connection cannot be verified, it is not shown. Each displayed relationship links back to the evidence behind it.

What is the Strategy Advisor, and what can I ask it?

The Strategy Advisor answers business-development questions about the geospatial and mobility landscape — for example, who a company partners with, which players are consolidating, or whom to approach for a given capability. It cites its sources, separates verified facts from inference, and says so plainly when the evidence is thin.

Is APiM Galaxy free? What is the beta?

APiM Galaxy is free to use during the open beta, with full Pro features unlocked. The beta runs through late June, and version 1.0 launches June 30. Active beta testers who share feedback can earn lifetime free Pro access. You can start in your browser — no credit card, no install.

Who is APiM Galaxy for?

APiM Galaxy is built for people who need to understand the geospatial and mobility landscape: business development, corporate development, partnerships, sourcing, and supply-chain teams, along with investors and strategists. If your work depends on knowing who works with whom — and why — it is built for you.

Who builds APiM Galaxy?

APiM Galaxy is built and operated by A Piece of Map Inc., a geospatial advisory firm. The company advises clients on geospatial and mobility strategy and connects data and solution providers with the businesses that need them. APiM Galaxy brings that relationship intelligence into an interactive, source-cited product.