Observable

Collaborative platform for data visualization

San Francisco, California, United States

About Observable

Observable provides a platform for data visualization and analytics, allowing users to create, share, and explore data through interactive notebooks. These notebooks are web-based documents that integrate code, data, and visualizations, enabling real-time data manipulation. The platform caters to data scientists, analysts, developers, and educators, making it especially beneficial for academic settings. Users can utilize various templates and examples to enhance their data visualization skills. Observable operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free while charging for advanced features and services, which appeal to businesses and professional teams. The company also fosters a supportive community through forums and a Slack channel, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing among users.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$44.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Freemium model faces competition from robust free features of Google Data Studio and Power BI.
Observable Cloud may face adoption hurdles if users resist migrating from current setups.
Pressure from investors for rapid growth may lead to strategic shifts alienating users.

Differentiation

Observable allows developers to build custom dashboards using code, unlike legacy BI tools.
The platform offers live, collaborative notebooks for real-time data exploration and iteration.
Observable's open-source framework supports any language or library for instant data app creation.

Upsides

Integration with AI-driven tools enhances insights generation and data interpretation capabilities.
The rise of low-code platforms could expand Observable's user base beyond developers.
Increasing demand for real-time analytics in finance and healthcare presents new opportunities.

Funding

Total raised$44.84 M
Latest valuation$178.00 M
StageSERIES_B
$36
$178.00 M
SERIES A
10/31/2020
$10
$52.50 M