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The startup offers a mobile application that provides climbers with a GPS-based navigation system, a built-in compass, and tools for logging climbs, along with real-time weather alerts and climbing grade conversions. This application enables users to access a comprehensive database of climbing trails and locations, complete with photos and GPS coordinates, ensuring they have essential information readily available for their climbing decisions.

```xml <problem> Climbers often struggle to find accurate and comprehensive information about climbing locations, including route details, GPS coordinates, and approach information, which can lead to wasted time, increased risk, and a diminished climbing experience. Traditional guidebooks can be heavy, expensive, and quickly outdated. </problem> <solution> Topo Guru is a mobile application that provides climbers with a digital climbing guide, offering access to a comprehensive database of climbing areas and routes. By partnering with theCrag, Topo Guru delivers an extensive selection of climbing locations worldwide, complete with high-quality photos and GPS coordinates. The app's integrated compass and distance tools facilitate easy navigation to specific boulders and routes, while offline topo maps ensure accessibility even without a mobile network connection. Climbers can also log their ascents, share beta videos, and convert climbing grades, creating a connected and informed climbing experience. </solution> <features> - Access to theCrag's worldwide crag and topo database, featuring over 90,000 crags and 900,000 routes - Premium topos for major European bouldering areas with 100% route coverage - Photo-based topos with GPS coordinates for every boulder and wall - Offline topo maps for navigation without mobile network coverage - Integrated compass and distance tools for easy route finding - Climbing grade converter for translating between different grading systems - Ability to log ascents and share ticklists with the climbing community - YouTube video upload feature for sharing beta videos directly from the app - Crag database with information on rock type, season, approach, and recommended accommodations - Interactive overview maps with terrain data from Mapbox, including contour lines and nature trails </features> <target_audience> The primary target audience includes rock climbers and boulderers of all skill levels who seek a comprehensive, mobile solution for finding and navigating climbing locations, tracking their progress, and connecting with the climbing community. </target_audience> <revenue_model> The app offers a free version with access to theCrag database, while premium features such as offline topos and additional content are available through monthly (€8), quarterly (€12), or yearly (€36) subscriptions. </revenue_model> ```

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Where is located?

is based in Budapest, Hungary.

When was founded?

was founded in 2017.

Location

Budapest, Hungary

Founded

2017

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Executive Summary

topoguru.com

Founded 2017 – Budapest, Hungary

Funding

No funding information available.

Team

No team information available.

Company Description

Problem

Climbers often struggle to find accurate and comprehensive information about climbing locations, including route details, GPS coordinates, and approach information, which can lead to wasted time, increased risk, and a diminished climbing experience. Traditional guidebooks can be heavy, expensive, and quickly outdated.

Solution

Topo Guru is a mobile application that provides climbers with a digital climbing guide, offering access to a comprehensive database of climbing areas and routes. By partnering with theCrag, Topo Guru delivers an extensive selection of climbing locations worldwide, complete with high-quality photos and GPS coordinates. The app's integrated compass and distance tools facilitate easy navigation to specific boulders and routes, while offline topo maps ensure accessibility even without a mobile network connection. Climbers can also log their ascents, share beta videos, and convert climbing grades, creating a connected and informed climbing experience.

Features

Access to theCrag's worldwide crag and topo database, featuring over 90,000 crags and 900,000 routes

Premium topos for major European bouldering areas with 100% route coverage

Photo-based topos with GPS coordinates for every boulder and wall

Offline topo maps for navigation without mobile network coverage

Integrated compass and distance tools for easy route finding

Climbing grade converter for translating between different grading systems

Ability to log ascents and share ticklists with the climbing community

YouTube video upload feature for sharing beta videos directly from the app

Crag database with information on rock type, season, approach, and recommended accommodations

Interactive overview maps with terrain data from Mapbox, including contour lines and nature trails

Target Audience

The primary target audience includes rock climbers and boulderers of all skill levels who seek a comprehensive, mobile solution for finding and navigating climbing locations, tracking their progress, and connecting with the climbing community.

Revenue Model

The app offers a free version with access to theCrag database, while premium features such as offline topos and additional content are available through monthly (€8), quarterly (€12), or yearly (€36) subscriptions.