Chris Sheldrick, Founder of what3words

About Chris Sheldrick

Chris Sheldrick is the co-founder and CEO of what3words, a UK-based company that provides a global address system. The company assigns a unique three-word combination to every 3m x 3m square on Earth. He developed the three-word address algorithm with school friends Mohan Ganesalingam and Jack Waley-Cohen.

Chris Sheldrick at a glance

• Company: what3words
• Total raised: $130M
• Investors: Mercedes-Benz, Intel Capital, ITV AdVentures, Sony Innovation Fund, Deutsche Bahn, SAIC Motor Corp
• Location: London, United Kingdom

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