// startup autopsy
Hyperpublic
Local data API that couldn't find its market
marketfitSilent Shutdown
Quiet closure with no public announcement · Fatal mistake: Built a technically interesting hyperlocal data layer without securing anchor enterprise customers willing to pay for it.
| Founded | 2010 |
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| Closed | 2012 |
| Country | USA |
| Sector | Developer tools |
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Key Events Timeline
FOUNDING
Hyperpublic founded to build a hyperlocal data aggregation API for developers.
FUNDING
Raised $1.15M in seed funding to build out its local data infrastructure.
PRODUCT LAUNCH
Launched public API allowing developers to query structured local data points.
SHUTDOWN
Operations ceased after failing to secure follow-on funding or enterprise contracts.