BuildOps is a technology company.
BuildOps has raised $229.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Key people at BuildOps.
BuildOps has raised $229.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
BuildOps has raised $229.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
BuildOps's investors include 01 Advisors, 1984 Ventures, 8VC, Alumni Ventures, Bond, Conviction Partners, Gradient Ventures, Greylock, IVP, LGF, Liquid 2 Ventures, Meritech Capital Partners.
Key people at BuildOps.
BuildOps is a SaaS platform providing all-in-one management software for commercial contractors, particularly in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), HVAC, fire safety, and related trades, combining service, project management, dispatching, invoicing, and AI-driven insights.[1][2][3][4] It serves commercial trade businesses by solving operational chaos—automating scheduling, tracking assets, predicting maintenance, streamlining workflows, and turning one-off jobs into recurring revenue to boost profitability and efficiency.[2][3][5] The company achieved unicorn status with a $127M Series C at $1B valuation and is expanding rapidly, including creating 291 jobs in Raleigh, signaling strong growth momentum.[1][6]
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, BuildOps emerged to address inefficiencies in the commercial contracting industry, blending hands-on trades expertise with technology innovation.[6][7] The team includes field-tested professionals from the trades and technologists, driven by a mission to build reliable software for "mission-critical trades" and tackle challenges like skilled labor shortages through initiatives like Tyson for the Trades.[7] Early traction came from serving top North American contractors like Rabine Group, Hubbard Mechanical, and Certified Fire, evolving into a comprehensive platform with AI features like BuildOps Copilot.[3][5][7]
BuildOps rides the AI transformation wave in construction, where outdated manual processes meet rising demands for efficiency amid labor shortages, supply chain issues, and sustainability pressures.[5][7] Its timing aligns with commercial trades' digitization needs—post-pandemic project booms and tech adoption in fragmented MEP sectors—enabling contractors to predict trends, optimize resources, and scale without chaos.[2][5] By pioneering trade-specific AI, it influences the ecosystem through education, community forums, and tools that enhance worker safety and job satisfaction, fostering a more resilient industry.[5][7]
BuildOps is poised to dominate commercial contractor software as AI matures, expanding features like predictive analytics and automation to capture more market share in North America's growing trades sector.[5] Trends like labor scarcity and regulatory complexity will amplify demand for its proactive tools, potentially fueling further acquisitions or international growth. Its unicorn trajectory and job expansions suggest evolving influence as the standard-setter for tech-empowered trades, empowering contractors to thrive in an AI-driven future.[1][6][7]
BuildOps has raised $229.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $130.0M Series C in March 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2025 | $130.0M Series C | 01 Advisors, 1984 Ventures, 8VC, Alumni Ventures, Bond, Conviction Partners, Gradient Ventures, Greylock, IVP, LGF, Liquid 2 Ventures, Meritech Capital Partners, Next47, Plaid, Spark Capital, Ameet Patel, Amit Agarwal, Charles Zedlewski, Cristina Cordova, DJ Patil, Dylan Field, Greg Brockman, Louis Lehot, Ron Pragides, Scott Belsky | |
| May 1, 2023 | $50.0M Series B | 01 Advisors, Bond, Conviction Partners, Greylock, IVP, LGF, Plaid, Spark Capital, Charles Zedlewski, Cristina Cordova, DJ Patil, Dylan Field, Greg Brockman, Ron Pragides, Scott Belsky | |
| May 1, 2022 | $43.0M Series A | 8VC, Alumni Ventures, Gradient Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, Next47, Ameet Patel, Amit Agarwal, Louis Lehot | |
| Oct 1, 2019 | $6.0M Seed | 8VC, Alumni Ventures, Gradient Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, Next47, Ameet Patel, Amit Agarwal, Louis Lehot |
