BuildCasa
Oakland, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
BuildCasa buys California properties at full market value to develop attainable homes for middle-income residents, using state housing laws and a proprietary algorithm to identify, acquire, and permit infill development sites. It builds custom-designed homes in existing neighborhoods while providing returns to its investors.
Founders & leadership
BuildCasa was founded in 2022 by Ben Bear.
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Ben BearCEO
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Paul SteidlArchitect & CPO
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Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$6.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$6.6MraisedApr 2024 · 33 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$6.6MraisedApr 2024 · 33 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ben BearExecutive Officer, Director
- James GettingerDirector
- Paul SteidlExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $6.6M
- Amount sold
- $6.6M
- First sale
- Mar 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
by search overlapZillow17 shared keywordsZillow operates an online real estate marketplace where consumers can search homes for sale and rentals across US and Canadian cities, view mortgage rate information, and access home financing through Zillow Home Loans. It covers residential property listings, apartments and houses for rent, and mortgage services nationwide.
BuildZoom15 shared keywordsBuildZoom matches homeowners with local licensed contractors for construction and remodeling projects, using a database of over 160 million building permits and millions of contractor licenses along with a dedicated project consultant. It operates as a U.S. marketplace connecting property owners with vetted contractors and providing data-driven insights to guide hiring decisions.
Companies competing with BuildCasa for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does BuildCasa do?
- BuildCasa buys California properties at full market value to develop attainable homes for middle-income residents, using state housing laws and a proprietary algorithm to identify, acquire, and permit infill development sites. It builds custom-designed homes in existing neighborhoods while providing returns to its investors.
- Who founded BuildCasa?
- BuildCasa was founded by Ben Bear in 2022.
- Who are BuildCasa's investors?
- BuildCasa's investors include Gutter Capital, Kapor Capital.
- How much funding has BuildCasa raised?
- BuildCasa has disclosed $6.6M raised across 1 round.
- Where is BuildCasa headquartered?
- BuildCasa is headquartered in Oakland, US.


