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BuildZoom
AcquiredYC W13San Francisco, US · Founded 2013 · 100 employees · 18 known investors
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BuildZoom 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.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W13)
BuildZoom was founded in 2013 by David Petersen.
Investors · 18
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Also in the syndicate · 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AOct 2015Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountseedJun 2013
Formation 8 (lead), Digital Garage, DV Playground, Goldcrest Investments, Hydrazine Capital, Netprice Partners
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Founder mafia
3 people who came through BuildZoom went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does BuildZoom do?
- BuildZoom 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.
- Who founded BuildZoom?
- BuildZoom was founded by David Petersen in 2013.
- Who are BuildZoom's investors?
- BuildZoom's investors include Y Combinator, Brick Mortar Ventures, Cota Capital, 8VC, Anvil Capital, BEENEXT, DG Daiwa Ventures, Digital Garage and 5 more.
- Where is BuildZoom headquartered?
- BuildZoom is headquartered in San Francisco, US.