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Embark
Public transit apps. Acquired by Apple in 2013.
AcquiredSummer 2011Transportation
About Embark
Public transit apps. Acquired by Apple in 2013.
Risk Analysis
Category Risk
33%death rate
Transportation: 12 of 36 startups failed
MEDIUMTeam Size
2people
Median for failed in Transportation: 5
Median for active in Transportation: 14.5
Founded 2011 — older batches naturally have higher attrition rates. Death rate comparisons should account for age.
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