Pointz provides a mobile navigation application that rates roads on a bike-friendliness scale from 1 to 5. Users customize routes based on their comfort level to find the safest path for cycling. The platform also allows community members to share real-time data on road hazards and obstructions.
Funding
$505K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Cyclists and micromobility users often lack reliable navigation tools that account for safety and comfort, leading to increased risk and less enjoyable experiences. Existing mapping applications do not adequately differentiate routes based on bike-friendliness, exposing riders to hazards like high-traffic streets, construction, and unsafe intersections.
Solution
Pointz is a mobile navigation application designed to provide safer and more enjoyable routes for cyclists and micromobility users. The app allows users to discover and plan routes based on a 1-5 bike-friendliness scale, which considers factors such as bike infrastructure, traffic volume, and road conditions. By leveraging community-sourced data on road hazards and conditions, Pointz enables riders to customize their routes to avoid steep hills, unpaved paths, and busy roads. The platform offers turn-by-turn, voice-guided GPS navigation, ensuring riders can confidently explore urban roads, bike paths, and scenic routes.
Target Audience
The primary users are cyclists, e-bike riders, micromobility enthusiasts, and commuters seeking safer and more enjoyable bike routes in urban and suburban environments.
Features
- Bike-friendly route planning based on a 1-5 rating scale
- Turn-by-turn, voice-guided GPS navigation
- Community-sourced hazard reporting for real-time updates on road conditions
- Customizable route preferences to avoid hills, unpaved trails, and busy roads
- Ride recording to save GPS tracks and favorite routes
- Strava integration and GPX file export for data sharing
- Maintenance reminders for bike tune-ups and upkeep
- 24/7 roadside assistance for breakdowns and emergencies (US only)