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ZaiNar

Category: AI Infrastructure

An AI-powered positioning infrastructure platform that provides sub-meter accurate 3D location tracking using existing wireless networks (Wi-Fi, 5G, private cellular) without requiring GPS, cameras, or dedicated hardware infrastructure. ZaiNar was founded in 2017. The company is led by Daniel Jacker. Based in Belmont, United States. Team size: 35-50. Total funding raised: $100.0M+. Latest round: Series B ($100.0M, Feb 2026). Key investors include Steve Jurvetson (Future Ventures, Board Member), Jerry Yang (AME Cloud Ventures), Tom Gruber (Co-founder of Siri), Jaan Tallinn (Founding Engineer, Skype), Nicholas Pritzker (Tao Capital), SoftBank, Samsung.

Founded
2017
Headquarters
Belmont, United States
Team size
35-50
Total funding
$100.0M+

Value proposition

Enables Physical AI applications with continuous, real-time positioning data using existing wireless infrastructure. Achieves sub-meter accuracy through sub-nanosecond time synchronization (1000x more precise than conventional methods) without hardware modifications, battery drain, or dedicated infrastructure.

Products and solutions

ZPS (ZaiNar Positioning System), Real-time 3D Asset Tracking Platform, 5G Positioning Solution, Wi-Fi Positioning System, Network Time Synchronization Infrastructure, Physical AI Data Feed

Unique value

Turns existing wireless networks into sensing systems using sub-nanosecond time synchronization to compute precise locations. Works indoors, outdoors, through walls, and around corners where GPS fails. Requires zero hardware changes or additional battery drain on tracked devices.

Target customer

Enterprises in healthcare, construction, industrial operations, logistics, smart cities, and defense sectors requiring precise positioning in GPS-denied environments

Industries served

Healthcare, Construction, Industrial Operations, Smart Cities, Logistics & Warehousing, Manufacturing, Defense & Government, Space & Aerospace, Automotive

Technology advantage

Combines advanced signal processing with proprietary phase-based time synchronization to achieve 1000x better precision than conventional network time protocols. Works with any radio-emitting device (phones, IoT sensors, vehicles, chipless RFID tags) and scales across LAN and WAN deployments. Generates real-time positioning maps entirely via network-side processing without device-side compute requirements.

How they differentiate

Uses existing WiFi and 5G networks without dedicated hardware infrastructure or device modifications. Achieves sub-meter accuracy through proprietary sub-nanosecond time synchronization (1000x more precise than conventional methods), with zero battery drain and network-side processing that works with any radio-emitting device.

Main competitors

NextNav, What3words, Xona Space Systems

Key partnerships

Major telecommunications carriers (announcements pending), Enterprise partners across healthcare and industrial sectors, Steve Jurvetson (Future Ventures, Board Member), Jerry Yang (AME Cloud Ventures), Tom Gruber (Co-founder of Siri), Jaan Tallinn (Founding Engineer, Skype), Nicholas Pritzker (Tao Capital), SoftBank, Samsung, MobilityXlab (automotive partnership with Magna, Volvo Group, Zeekr, Zenseact)

Notable customers

Healthcare systems (multiple continents), Construction enterprises, Industrial operations, Smart city deployments, Automotive partners (Magna, Volvo Group, Zeekr via MobilityXlab)

Major milestones

9 years of stealth development culminating in public launch (Feb 2026), Achieved $1B+ unicorn valuation, 100+ patents filed, 90 issued with zero rejections, $450M+ in contracts and memoranda of understanding secured, Commercial deployments across healthcare, construction, smart city, and industrial sectors on multiple continents, Partnership with MobilityXlab (automotive consortium including Magna, Volvo Group, Zeekr, Zenseact), Series A closed Sept 2021 with $11.7M

Growth metrics

Achieved unicorn status ($1B+ valuation) after 9 years in stealth. Secured $450M+ in contracts and MOUs. 100+ patents filed with 90 issued and zero rejections.

Market positioning

Physical AI infrastructure provider enabling precise positioning for robots, autonomous systems, and IoT in GPS-denied environments. Infrastructure-first approach vs. hardware-dependent competitors.

Geographic focus

Global deployment across North America, Europe, and Asia with commercial operations in healthcare, construction, and industrial sectors on multiple continents

Patents and IP

100+ patents filed with 90 issued and zero rejections to date, covering core functionality in phase-based time synchronization and network-computed positioning (as of February 2026)

About Daniel Jacker

Serial entrepreneur with successful exits and VC experience. CEO of The 3D Printing Company (2010-2013), Strategy Management Consultant at Accenture (2011-2015) where he built the 3D Printing Strategy practice serving Fortune 100 clients. Venture Capital Summer Associate at Foundation Capital (2016), Lightbank Venture Capital MBA Fellow (2016), Private Equity Analyst at King & Wood Mallesons China (2009). Co-founder and Investment Partner at Magic City GSB seed fund focused on Stanford GSB startups.

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