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.
Board


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 TechnologyRule 506(b)
- 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
▶$125KraisedMar 2014 · 2 investors · Other Technology
- 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
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.


