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Buildforce

Houston, US · Founded 2019 · 7 known investors

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Buildforce runs a platform that matches electrical contractors with pre-vetted, background-checked electricians for short-term or temp-to-hire work, and handles onboarding, GPS time tracking, compliance, and payroll. It serves electrical specialty contractors in the construction industry.

Founders & leadership

Buildforce was founded in 2019 by Vu Brown.

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Vu BrownCo-Founder & COOFounder of Buildforce, a staffing platform that connects electricians with electrical contractors for short-term and temp-to-hire work, managing onboarding, compliance, and payroll.
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Denman Moody HeardNamed on SEC filing
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Jarrod PollockNamed on SEC filing
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Alexander BrownNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Jackie DiMonteBoard director
AFAdrian Fortino
Adrian FortinoBoard DirectorGeneral Partner at Mercury Fund

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$20.2M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2021–2025

▶$7.7MraisedDec 2025 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stuart LarkinsDirector
  • Isaiah WestExecutive Officer
  • Adrian FortinoDirector
  • Vu BrownExecutive Officer, Director
  • Denman Moody HeardExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$10.1M
Amount sold
$7.7M
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedMay 2024 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Martin RothDirector
  • Alexander BrownExecutive Officer, Director
  • Denman Moody HeardExecutive Officer, Director
  • Adrian FortinoDirector
  • Stuart LarkinsDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Apr 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5MraisedNov 2022 · 12 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jackie DiMonteDirector
  • Denman Moody HeardExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jarrod PollockDirector
  • Alexander BrownExecutive Officer, Director
  • Adrian FortinoDirector
Offering amount
$5.6M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4MraisedAug 2021 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adrian FortinoDirector
  • Denman Moody HeardExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jarrod PollockDirector
  • Will RaynerDirector
  • Vu BrownExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedFeb 2021 · 19 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adrian FortinoDirector
  • Jarrod PollockDirector
  • Denman Moody HeardExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Feb 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
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 Buildforce do?
Buildforce runs a platform that matches electrical contractors with pre-vetted, background-checked electricians for short-term or temp-to-hire work, and handles onboarding, GPS time tracking, compliance, and payroll. It serves electrical specialty contractors in the construction industry.
Who founded Buildforce?
Buildforce was founded by Vu Brown in 2019.
Who are Buildforce's investors?
Buildforce's investors include Chicago Ventures, Frontera Technology Ventures, Grid Capital, Mercury Fund, Revolution, S3 Ventures, TDF Ventures.
How much funding has Buildforce raised?
Buildforce has disclosed $20.2M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Buildforce headquartered?
Buildforce is headquartered in Houston, US.