Zip2

Zip2 was an early software company founded in 1996 that provided online business directories and maps to help newspapers and businesses attract customers. It created digital tools that allowed companies to display maps and other location-based information online, making it easier for people to find local services. Zip2’s technology essentially laid the groundwork for how businesses use online maps and location features today. Its success eventually led to a significant sale, helping to fund the careers of founders like Elon Musk, and contributed to the evolution of internet-based commerce and navigation services.