Allium is a provider of on-chain data infrastructure solutions that enhance the accessibility and usability of blockchain data. The platform supports over 40 blockchains and offers a range of products, including managed blockchain databases and enriched data schemas. Allium's capabilities enable users to perform complex queries efficiently, facilitating better data exploration and integration into existing workflows. Additionally, the platform features real-time alerting functionalities that help monitor on-chain patterns and extract valuable insights, thereby supporting crypto analytics teams in obtaining accurate and streamlined access to critical data for their analytical needs.
Captions is an AI-driven creative studio that specializes in developing a video creation and editing platform focused on enhancing the video production process. The platform offers a range of software solutions, including automatic subtitle generation, eye contact correction, language dubbing, and video clip extraction, which streamline content creation. Captions aims to make the process of adding captions to videos both easy and affordable, helping users elevate their storytelling. Additionally, the platform generates accurate, time-saving captions and provides essential data such as titles, descriptions, and hashtags for social media, thereby facilitating a more efficient and effective video production experience.
Allium
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Allium is a provider of on-chain data infrastructure solutions that enhance the accessibility and usability of blockchain data. The platform supports over 40 blockchains and offers a range of products, including managed blockchain databases and enriched data schemas. Allium's capabilities enable users to perform complex queries efficiently, facilitating better data exploration and integration into existing workflows. Additionally, the platform features real-time alerting functionalities that help monitor on-chain patterns and extract valuable insights, thereby supporting crypto analytics teams in obtaining accurate and streamlined access to critical data for their analytical needs.
Okay offers dashboards and user-friendly workflows for engineering leaders so they can run high-performing teams. Okay detects patterns in code reviews, calendars, and project trackers, that alert before the situation becomes harder to manage. They integrate with your usual tools and de-dup information about people and projects.
RudderStack
Series B in 2022
RudderStack, Inc. is an enterprise customer data infrastructure platform that specializes in collecting, storing, and routing customer event data from applications and websites to data warehouses and cloud applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the company offers an open-source solution that enables businesses to consolidate their customer data and derive actionable insights. The platform features a robust transformation framework that processes event data in real time, allowing users to deploy pipelines that facilitate the collection of data from various sources, including applications, websites, and SaaS platforms. By integrating customer data across different tools and teams, RudderStack helps organizations enhance their growth and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
PlanetScale
Series C in 2021
PlanetScale, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in an online database platform designed to help businesses manage and gain insights from their data efficiently. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, PlanetScale offers a MySQL-compatible, serverless database solution built on the scalable architecture of Vitess, which is used by major platforms like YouTube and Slack. The company's services include a Database-as-a-Service platform, cluster manager software, open-source Vitess support, and training solutions. PlanetScaleDB enhances operational capabilities by providing features such as disaster recovery, data locality solutions, and the ability to manage database scaling without downtime. This combination allows development teams to improve workflow velocity and performance while ensuring reliable access to their data.
Density Inc. develops innovative sensors and a Sensor-as-a-Service platform that measure and manage foot traffic in various environments. By employing proprietary depth sensors and deep learning algorithms, Density provides real-time and historical data on how people utilize spaces, ensuring privacy by avoiding the capture of personally identifiable information. The company's products are applicable in diverse settings, including corporate offices, educational institutions, and public facilities like stadiums and churches. Through its Density API and Occupancy Analytics Platform, organizations can enhance operational efficiency and improve occupant experiences. Founded in 2014, Density is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York City and Syracuse, New York.
Materialize
Series C in 2021
Materialize Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a streaming SQL database platform designed to facilitate the management and analysis of streaming data. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the platform enables users to create materialized views that provide low-latency results, even as the underlying data changes. This functionality allows developers and data scientists to easily ask complex questions, build intelligent applications, and develop internal tools and interactive dashboards. Materialize's approach focuses on simplifying the process of working with real-time data, ensuring that query results are continuously updated as new information becomes available.
RudderStack
Series A in 2021
RudderStack, Inc. is an enterprise customer data infrastructure platform that specializes in collecting, storing, and routing customer event data from applications and websites to data warehouses and cloud applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the company offers an open-source solution that enables businesses to consolidate their customer data and derive actionable insights. The platform features a robust transformation framework that processes event data in real time, allowing users to deploy pipelines that facilitate the collection of data from various sources, including applications, websites, and SaaS platforms. By integrating customer data across different tools and teams, RudderStack helps organizations enhance their growth and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Athens Research
Seed Round in 2021
Open-Source Roam Research. A private, extensible, and community-driven knowledge graph.
Materialize
Series B in 2020
Materialize Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a streaming SQL database platform designed to facilitate the management and analysis of streaming data. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the platform enables users to create materialized views that provide low-latency results, even as the underlying data changes. This functionality allows developers and data scientists to easily ask complex questions, build intelligent applications, and develop internal tools and interactive dashboards. Materialize's approach focuses on simplifying the process of working with real-time data, ensuring that query results are continuously updated as new information becomes available.
Density Inc. develops innovative sensors and a Sensor-as-a-Service platform that measure and manage foot traffic in various environments. By employing proprietary depth sensors and deep learning algorithms, Density provides real-time and historical data on how people utilize spaces, ensuring privacy by avoiding the capture of personally identifiable information. The company's products are applicable in diverse settings, including corporate offices, educational institutions, and public facilities like stadiums and churches. Through its Density API and Occupancy Analytics Platform, organizations can enhance operational efficiency and improve occupant experiences. Founded in 2014, Density is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York City and Syracuse, New York.
Element, a leading software provider in IT/OT data management, enables industrial organizations to unite their IT and operations data to produce analytical insights that drive cleaner, safer, healthier, and more profitable operations. Element Unify transforms siloed IT/OT data into contextualized, graph-based models to support diverse analytical workloads and data governance. Element’s customers represent over $250 billion in revenue, $230 billion in fixed assets and 450,000 employees. To learn more about Element, please visit elementanalytics.com and follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Datameer
Venture Round in 2019
Datameer, Inc. is a data analytics company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in applications designed for big data environments, particularly Hadoop. Founded in 2009, Datameer provides a range of products including data integration, analytics, and visualization tools that cater to industries such as financial services, healthcare, gaming, retail, telecommunications, and technology. Its platform allows data engineers and analysts to model and transform data directly within cloud data warehouses through simple SQL or no-code interfaces, facilitating complex analytical projects. Notable offerings include Datameer X for data preparation and exploration, Neebo for managing trusted information assets, and Smart Analytics for advanced analytical functions. The company's focus on accessibility enables collaboration between non-coders and technical users, streamlining the analytics process for large datasets.
Skew Ltd operates an online marketplace that offers market intelligence for crypto derivatives markets, focusing primarily on bitcoin and ether. Founded in 2018 and based in London, the company provides real-time data analytics and customized services tailored to the needs of traders, investors, and researchers. Its platform includes features such as market dashboards and custom data analytics, enabling users to gain a comprehensive overview of the cryptocurrency landscape. Through its innovative financial infrastructure, Skew supports market participants in making informed decisions within the evolving digital assets space.
Looker is an enterprise platform specializing in business intelligence, data applications, and embedded analytics. It offers a cloud-based solution that integrates data into daily workflows, allowing businesses to derive actionable insights and make data-driven decisions. By transcending traditional business intelligence methods, Looker enables companies to infuse data into their operational processes, creating new value streams and enhancing productivity. The platform supports various functions, including digital marketing analytics and web event analytics, empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data. Looker is now part of Google Cloud, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the data analytics landscape.
Element, a leading software provider in IT/OT data management, enables industrial organizations to unite their IT and operations data to produce analytical insights that drive cleaner, safer, healthier, and more profitable operations. Element Unify transforms siloed IT/OT data into contextualized, graph-based models to support diverse analytical workloads and data governance. Element’s customers represent over $250 billion in revenue, $230 billion in fixed assets and 450,000 employees. To learn more about Element, please visit elementanalytics.com and follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn.
MapAnything
Series C in 2017
MapAnything, Inc. specializes in geo-productivity software solutions designed for Salesforce and ServiceNow, enabling businesses to enhance their operational efficiency through location intelligence. The company offers a range of applications, including MapAnything for route planning, field productivity, and territory management, as well as MapAnything Live, which focuses on IoT workflows and vehicle telematics. Additionally, MapAnything Guide assists with multi-day route scheduling and optimization, while MapAnything Data bridges the gap between teams and new opportunities. The company also provides a map-based solution for IT service and asset management within ServiceNow and integrates ESRI ArcGIS data into Salesforce for strategic analysis. Founded in 2009 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with offices in Atlanta, Sydney, and London, MapAnything serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government. As of May 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.
Helix
Venture Round in 2017
Helix is a prominent population genomics company that focuses on integrating genomic data into clinical care, research, and public health. Its comprehensive platform facilitates large-scale genetic analysis and actionable insights, serving health systems, life sciences companies, payers, and government organizations. Helix operates one of the largest CLIA and CAP-certified next-generation sequencing laboratories and employs its proprietary Exome+™ assay to support various aspects of population genomics. This includes recruitment and engagement, clinically actionable disease screening, and the return of results, as well as basic and translational research. By advancing genomic research and enhancing patient care, Helix plays a critical role in shaping healthcare through genetics.
Looker is an enterprise platform specializing in business intelligence, data applications, and embedded analytics. It offers a cloud-based solution that integrates data into daily workflows, allowing businesses to derive actionable insights and make data-driven decisions. By transcending traditional business intelligence methods, Looker enables companies to infuse data into their operational processes, creating new value streams and enhancing productivity. The platform supports various functions, including digital marketing analytics and web event analytics, empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data. Looker is now part of Google Cloud, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the data analytics landscape.
Element
Convertible Note in 2016
Element, a leading software provider in IT/OT data management, enables industrial organizations to unite their IT and operations data to produce analytical insights that drive cleaner, safer, healthier, and more profitable operations. Element Unify transforms siloed IT/OT data into contextualized, graph-based models to support diverse analytical workloads and data governance. Element’s customers represent over $250 billion in revenue, $230 billion in fixed assets and 450,000 employees. To learn more about Element, please visit elementanalytics.com and follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn.
ClearStory Data
Venture Round in 2016
ClearStory Data Inc. is a provider of data analytics solutions aimed at enhancing business intelligence across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, healthcare, and financial services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company specializes in enabling users to easily discover and analyze data from diverse sources, such as relational databases, Hadoop, and third-party data providers. Its platform modernizes data analysis by automating complex tasks like data harmonization and facilitating interactive analysis, allowing organizations to combine corporate and external data for timely insights. This capability empowers business users to make informed decisions quickly, fostering collaboration among distributed teams. ClearStory Data operates as a subsidiary of Alteryx, Inc. as of April 2019.
ClearStory Data
Venture Round in 2016
ClearStory Data Inc. is a provider of data analytics solutions aimed at enhancing business intelligence across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, healthcare, and financial services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company specializes in enabling users to easily discover and analyze data from diverse sources, such as relational databases, Hadoop, and third-party data providers. Its platform modernizes data analysis by automating complex tasks like data harmonization and facilitating interactive analysis, allowing organizations to combine corporate and external data for timely insights. This capability empowers business users to make informed decisions quickly, fostering collaboration among distributed teams. ClearStory Data operates as a subsidiary of Alteryx, Inc. as of April 2019.
Looker is an enterprise platform specializing in business intelligence, data applications, and embedded analytics. It offers a cloud-based solution that integrates data into daily workflows, allowing businesses to derive actionable insights and make data-driven decisions. By transcending traditional business intelligence methods, Looker enables companies to infuse data into their operational processes, creating new value streams and enhancing productivity. The platform supports various functions, including digital marketing analytics and web event analytics, empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data. Looker is now part of Google Cloud, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the data analytics landscape.
Element
Seed Round in 2015
Element, a leading software provider in IT/OT data management, enables industrial organizations to unite their IT and operations data to produce analytical insights that drive cleaner, safer, healthier, and more profitable operations. Element Unify transforms siloed IT/OT data into contextualized, graph-based models to support diverse analytical workloads and data governance. Element’s customers represent over $250 billion in revenue, $230 billion in fixed assets and 450,000 employees. To learn more about Element, please visit elementanalytics.com and follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Segment provides the customer data infrastructure that helps businesses put their customers first. Using Segment, companies can collect, unify, and connect their first-party to over 200 marketing, analytics, and data warehouse tools. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Zephyr Health
Series C in 2015
Zephyr Health, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based insights-as-a-service solutions tailored for life sciences companies, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. Its flagship product, Zephyr Illuminate, organizes and visualizes global health data, enabling users to connect therapies with patients effectively. The company offers various analytical tools, including Referral Analytics to identify healthcare provider referral patterns, Segment Analytics for aggregating critical data for medical and commercial teams, and Zephyr Recommendations, which alerts users to enhance engagement with target physicians and institutions. Additional solutions, such as Zephyr Profiles, Zephyr Scores, and Zephyr Scoreboard, facilitate in-depth analysis and trend identification within specific segments. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, Zephyr Health operates as a subsidiary of Anju Software, Inc. and has established a strategic partnership with Decision Resources Group to strengthen its data and analytics capabilities.
Datameer, Inc. is a data analytics company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in applications designed for big data environments, particularly Hadoop. Founded in 2009, Datameer provides a range of products including data integration, analytics, and visualization tools that cater to industries such as financial services, healthcare, gaming, retail, telecommunications, and technology. Its platform allows data engineers and analysts to model and transform data directly within cloud data warehouses through simple SQL or no-code interfaces, facilitating complex analytical projects. Notable offerings include Datameer X for data preparation and exploration, Neebo for managing trusted information assets, and Smart Analytics for advanced analytical functions. The company's focus on accessibility enables collaboration between non-coders and technical users, streamlining the analytics process for large datasets.
Segment provides the customer data infrastructure that helps businesses put their customers first. Using Segment, companies can collect, unify, and connect their first-party to over 200 marketing, analytics, and data warehouse tools. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.
ClearStory Data
Series B in 2014
ClearStory Data Inc. is a provider of data analytics solutions aimed at enhancing business intelligence across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, healthcare, and financial services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company specializes in enabling users to easily discover and analyze data from diverse sources, such as relational databases, Hadoop, and third-party data providers. Its platform modernizes data analysis by automating complex tasks like data harmonization and facilitating interactive analysis, allowing organizations to combine corporate and external data for timely insights. This capability empowers business users to make informed decisions quickly, fostering collaboration among distributed teams. ClearStory Data operates as a subsidiary of Alteryx, Inc. as of April 2019.
Zephyr Health
Series B in 2014
Zephyr Health, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based insights-as-a-service solutions tailored for life sciences companies, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. Its flagship product, Zephyr Illuminate, organizes and visualizes global health data, enabling users to connect therapies with patients effectively. The company offers various analytical tools, including Referral Analytics to identify healthcare provider referral patterns, Segment Analytics for aggregating critical data for medical and commercial teams, and Zephyr Recommendations, which alerts users to enhance engagement with target physicians and institutions. Additional solutions, such as Zephyr Profiles, Zephyr Scores, and Zephyr Scoreboard, facilitate in-depth analysis and trend identification within specific segments. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, Zephyr Health operates as a subsidiary of Anju Software, Inc. and has established a strategic partnership with Decision Resources Group to strengthen its data and analytics capabilities.
Datameer, Inc. is a data analytics company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in applications designed for big data environments, particularly Hadoop. Founded in 2009, Datameer provides a range of products including data integration, analytics, and visualization tools that cater to industries such as financial services, healthcare, gaming, retail, telecommunications, and technology. Its platform allows data engineers and analysts to model and transform data directly within cloud data warehouses through simple SQL or no-code interfaces, facilitating complex analytical projects. Notable offerings include Datameer X for data preparation and exploration, Neebo for managing trusted information assets, and Smart Analytics for advanced analytical functions. The company's focus on accessibility enables collaboration between non-coders and technical users, streamlining the analytics process for large datasets.
D2iq, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a datacenter operating system (DCOS) to streamline the management and deployment of applications across physical and cloud-based infrastructures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, D2iq's core product, Mesosphere DCOS, is built on open-source technology and simplifies the execution of applications in a data center environment, akin to launching apps on a personal computer. The company also offers solutions such as Mesosphere Infinity, which facilitates the transformation of Big Data into actionable insights, and Conductor, an interactive platform for hands-on cloud-native training. In addition to its software offerings, D2iq provides architectural and consulting services, including expert consultations, on-site training, and custom installations. The company's strategic alliances with prominent firms enhance its service offerings, enabling organizations to adopt open-source and cloud-native innovations effectively.
Graphiq Inc. specializes in developing visualization solutions aimed at researchers, journalists, and enterprises. The company provides a range of products, including Graphiq Search, which offers a library of visualizations, and Graphiq Feed, delivering trending visualizations and story ideas through RSS feeds or direct inbox delivery. It also offers CMS plugins that analyze article content to find relevant visualizations, compatible with platforms like WordPress and custom integrations. Additionally, Graphiq provides an API for developers to create websites and applications utilizing its visualization library and operates vertical search engines that assist consumers in making informed purchase decisions. The company serves various industries, including research, genealogy, government, health, real estate, and sports. Founded in 2009 and originally known as FindTheBest.com, Graphiq changed its name in 2015 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. As of 2017, Graphiq operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com.
ClearStory Data
Series A in 2012
ClearStory Data Inc. is a provider of data analytics solutions aimed at enhancing business intelligence across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, healthcare, and financial services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company specializes in enabling users to easily discover and analyze data from diverse sources, such as relational databases, Hadoop, and third-party data providers. Its platform modernizes data analysis by automating complex tasks like data harmonization and facilitating interactive analysis, allowing organizations to combine corporate and external data for timely insights. This capability empowers business users to make informed decisions quickly, fostering collaboration among distributed teams. ClearStory Data operates as a subsidiary of Alteryx, Inc. as of April 2019.
Graphiq Inc. specializes in developing visualization solutions aimed at researchers, journalists, and enterprises. The company provides a range of products, including Graphiq Search, which offers a library of visualizations, and Graphiq Feed, delivering trending visualizations and story ideas through RSS feeds or direct inbox delivery. It also offers CMS plugins that analyze article content to find relevant visualizations, compatible with platforms like WordPress and custom integrations. Additionally, Graphiq provides an API for developers to create websites and applications utilizing its visualization library and operates vertical search engines that assist consumers in making informed purchase decisions. The company serves various industries, including research, genealogy, government, health, real estate, and sports. Founded in 2009 and originally known as FindTheBest.com, Graphiq changed its name in 2015 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. As of 2017, Graphiq operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com.
Graphiq Inc. specializes in developing visualization solutions aimed at researchers, journalists, and enterprises. The company provides a range of products, including Graphiq Search, which offers a library of visualizations, and Graphiq Feed, delivering trending visualizations and story ideas through RSS feeds or direct inbox delivery. It also offers CMS plugins that analyze article content to find relevant visualizations, compatible with platforms like WordPress and custom integrations. Additionally, Graphiq provides an API for developers to create websites and applications utilizing its visualization library and operates vertical search engines that assist consumers in making informed purchase decisions. The company serves various industries, including research, genealogy, government, health, real estate, and sports. Founded in 2009 and originally known as FindTheBest.com, Graphiq changed its name in 2015 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. As of 2017, Graphiq operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com.
Dash Navigation
Series C in 2008
Dash Navigation has plans to change your automotive GPS units for good by bringing maps mashups as well as internet capability. Unlike today's car GPS units which necessitate extra downloads to update map changes, add features or otherwise, Dash Navigation updates and extra features will all come via web connection in real time. The device will be connected through a cellular data network and will also sport WiFi connectivity. The device will collect data about traffic conditions from all other Dash drivers, and estimates how long alternative routes will take on any given day. All sorts of geo-tagged information can be pushed to the device and combined with the on-board maps. Everything from restaurants and open houses to concerts, gas, and golf courses could be sent to the Dash and appear there on your screen. Owners will be able to manage which mashups they receive through Dash's Website. There, they will be able to drag feeds from sites like [Platial](http://crunchbase.com/organization/platial), where they can create a Google Map of dog runs in San Francisco or yoga schools in LA. Link it to [Zillow](http://crunchbase.com/organization/zillow), and you will be able to get data on houses as you are driving around the neighborhood. Create a feed at Upcoming.org about all the rock concerts in your city or one of open houses from Craigslist, and you will be able to get the info in your car, along with how far away each place is. You will also be able to do a Yahoo Local search on the device for restaurants and it will return nearby results with ratings. The company is backed by both VC powerhouses, Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins as well as a slew of others.
Dash Navigation
Series B in 2007
Dash Navigation has plans to change your automotive GPS units for good by bringing maps mashups as well as internet capability. Unlike today's car GPS units which necessitate extra downloads to update map changes, add features or otherwise, Dash Navigation updates and extra features will all come via web connection in real time. The device will be connected through a cellular data network and will also sport WiFi connectivity. The device will collect data about traffic conditions from all other Dash drivers, and estimates how long alternative routes will take on any given day. All sorts of geo-tagged information can be pushed to the device and combined with the on-board maps. Everything from restaurants and open houses to concerts, gas, and golf courses could be sent to the Dash and appear there on your screen. Owners will be able to manage which mashups they receive through Dash's Website. There, they will be able to drag feeds from sites like [Platial](http://crunchbase.com/organization/platial), where they can create a Google Map of dog runs in San Francisco or yoga schools in LA. Link it to [Zillow](http://crunchbase.com/organization/zillow), and you will be able to get data on houses as you are driving around the neighborhood. Create a feed at Upcoming.org about all the rock concerts in your city or one of open houses from Craigslist, and you will be able to get the info in your car, along with how far away each place is. You will also be able to do a Yahoo Local search on the device for restaurants and it will return nearby results with ratings. The company is backed by both VC powerhouses, Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins as well as a slew of others.
Dash Navigation
Series A in 2006
Dash Navigation has plans to change your automotive GPS units for good by bringing maps mashups as well as internet capability. Unlike today's car GPS units which necessitate extra downloads to update map changes, add features or otherwise, Dash Navigation updates and extra features will all come via web connection in real time. The device will be connected through a cellular data network and will also sport WiFi connectivity. The device will collect data about traffic conditions from all other Dash drivers, and estimates how long alternative routes will take on any given day. All sorts of geo-tagged information can be pushed to the device and combined with the on-board maps. Everything from restaurants and open houses to concerts, gas, and golf courses could be sent to the Dash and appear there on your screen. Owners will be able to manage which mashups they receive through Dash's Website. There, they will be able to drag feeds from sites like [Platial](http://crunchbase.com/organization/platial), where they can create a Google Map of dog runs in San Francisco or yoga schools in LA. Link it to [Zillow](http://crunchbase.com/organization/zillow), and you will be able to get data on houses as you are driving around the neighborhood. Create a feed at Upcoming.org about all the rock concerts in your city or one of open houses from Craigslist, and you will be able to get the info in your car, along with how far away each place is. You will also be able to do a Yahoo Local search on the device for restaurants and it will return nearby results with ratings. The company is backed by both VC powerhouses, Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins as well as a slew of others.