We built what we couldn't find.
PlacePilot exists because we kept seeing the same problem: smart, motivated people making $200,000 location commitments based on Google Maps and a gut feeling. Not because they didn't want better information — because better information didn't come in a form they could access.
The gap we saw
Before PlacePilot, there were two options for someone choosing a retail location:
Do it yourself
Free, but unstructured. Google Maps, driving around, asking friends. You don't know what you don't know.
Hire a professional
Thorough, but $5,000–$50,000 (or $25,000/year subscriptions). Built for chains with 50 locations, not independent operators evaluating a single site.
There was nothing in between. No way for an independent operator to get a structured, data-backed read on a location without spending startup capital or weeks of time.
PlacePilot fills that gap — whether you're evaluating one location or comparing 2–3 side-by-side — not as a cheaper consultant, but as a new kind of tool. The same way Carfax made vehicle history visible to car buyers and TurboTax made tax filing accessible to individuals, PlacePilot makes location intelligence accessible to anyone opening a retail business.
What we believe
Direction, not a verdict
We don't tell you “open here” or “don't open here.” We give you structured intelligence — what to look for, what to rule out, what to investigate. You make the decision. We make sure it's informed.
Show uncertainty honestly
Every metric comes with a confidence band. If our data is thin in your area, we tell you. If the score is uncertain, you see the range. We'd rather be honest about limitations than hide behind a single number.
Complement, don't replace
PlacePilot is a research tool, not a replacement for professional advice. We supplement accountants, lawyers, and real estate agents — we don't replace them. Visit the location. Talk to nearby business owners. Use our data as one input among many.
Who we are
PlacePilot is built by PragmaTech LLC-FZ, a technology consulting firm based in Dubai. We work with businesses across the Middle East on automation, data strategy, and digital transformation.
That consulting work is how we saw the gap. Clients who could afford our services got structured market analysis. Everyone else relied on Google Maps and intuition. PlacePilot is our attempt to change that.
We're actively improving the analysis, adding features, and learning from every report. Your feedback directly shapes what we build next.
See it for yourself
Check out a sample report, or analyze your own location.