data.ai

data.ai (formerly App Annie) is a leading mobile app intelligence and market analytics platform that provides comprehensive data on app performance, user behavior, and market trends across iOS, Android, and emerging platforms. Founded in 2010 by Bertrand Schmitt and Bjørn Stabell, the company strategically relocated to Beijing early in its lifecycle to capitalize on the emerging mobile ecosystem before establishing headquarters in San Francisco.

The platform serves as a critical intelligence tool for app developers, marketers, and investors seeking competitive insights on app store performance, install trends, revenue data, and user engagement metrics. data.ai's business model operates on a subscription basis, offering tiered access to market research reports, real-time analytics dashboards, and custom intelligence solutions for enterprise clients. The company expanded significantly through strategic acquisitions, purchasing Distimo (2014), Mobidia Technology (2015), Appscotch (2016), and Libring (2019), consolidating its position as the market leader in app intelligence. data.ai raised $157 million across multiple funding rounds from top-tier investors including Sequoia Capital, Institutional Venture Partners, and IDG Capital Partners. In February 2022, the company rebranded from App Annie to data.ai to reflect its evolution beyond app analytics into broader mobile intelligence, though the company was subsequently acquired by Sensor Tower, marking a significant consolidation in the mobile intelligence sector.