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Buildout

Chicago, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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Buildout is a software platform for commercial real estate brokerages that combines CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation, with AI-assisted prospecting and workflows, to help brokers manage deals from prospecting through commission. It serves commercial real estate brokerages of all sizes, from boutique firms to national teams.

Founders & leadership

Buildout was founded in 2010 by Vishu Ramanathan and Nick Mearsheimer.

VRVishu Ramanathan
Vishu RamanathanFounder and Board Member2010–2022
NM
Nick MearsheimerCEO & Co-founder2010–2010
JT
Jason TilleryNamed on SEC filing

Board

JEJosh Elser
Josh ElserBoard MemberInvestor at Susquehanna Growth Equity
BWBen Weinberg
Ben WeinbergMember Board Of Directors2017–2020Investor at Susquehanna Growth Equity

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$7.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2017

▶$7.2MraisedJun 2017 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vishu RamanathanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Josh ElserDirector
  • Ben WeinbergDirector
  • Jason TilleryExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$7.2M
Amount sold
$7.2M
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Jun 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$125KraisedMar 2014 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nick MearsheimerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Vishu RamanathanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jason TilleryExecutive Officer, Director
Amount sold
$125K
Minimum investment
$1K
First sale
Feb 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
04
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 Buildout do?
Buildout is a software platform for commercial real estate brokerages that combines CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation, with AI-assisted prospecting and workflows, to help brokers manage deals from prospecting through commission. It serves commercial real estate brokerages of all sizes, from boutique firms to national teams.
Who founded Buildout?
Buildout was founded by Vishu Ramanathan, Nick Mearsheimer in 2010.
Who are Buildout's investors?
Buildout's investors include Susquehanna Growth Equity.
How much funding has Buildout raised?
Buildout has disclosed $7.4M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Buildout headquartered?
Buildout is headquartered in Chicago, US.