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BuildCasa

Oakland, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

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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 and Matt McBride.

BBBen Bear
Ben BearCo-founder, CEO
MM
Matt McBrideFounder
PSPaul Steidl
Paul SteidlCo-Founder, CPOPaul Steidl is a licensed architect and planner with over 12 years of experience in residential, hospitality, senior living, and urban design; he is co-founder and Chief Product Officer of BuildCasa, which develops attainable infill housing in California using state housing reforms and proprietary site identification methods.

Board

JGJames Gettinger
James GettingerBoard directorCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Gutter Capital

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$6.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2024

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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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, Matt McBride in 2022.
Who are BuildCasa's investors?
BuildCasa's investors include FJ Labs, Gaingels, 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.