The first VC we pitched to felt like this was too niche of a problem. They wanted us to come back with a different, grander, pitch, so we'll see. In the current fundraising climate, it's been difficult to gather data points on whether we are on the right track (this post makes us feel like we're not crazy). We reached out to investors outside America, where we're based, and we're quickly realizing the VCs aren't as tech-savvy as we expected. After going thru the YC application process this cycle, we've have much greater appreciation for YC. They understand tech and startups, both. For one, we're instructed to define a toy / small problem, "don't talk, do" as opposed to pretty slides and ideas.
Best of luck to Steampipe and whoever else is working on this problem.