Tele Atlas
Tele Atlas was a digital map data provider that specialized in geographic databases for navigation systems and location-based services. The company was founded in the Netherlands and was acquired by TomTom in 2008, subsequently becoming the core of the TomTom mapping division.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Netherlands
Founded
1984
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
NL
Ultimate Parent
TomTom N.V.
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1984
Company founded
Tele Atlas was founded in the Netherlands to develop digital map data.
2008
Acquisition by TomTom
TomTom completed the acquisition of Tele Atlas for approximately 2.9 billion euros.