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San Francisco, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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Constructor provides AI-powered product search and discovery software for ecommerce retailers. The platform combines search engine technology with behavioral tracking, machine learning, and data analytics in a SaaS solution.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechSaaS

Founders & leadership

Constructor was founded in 2015 by Eli Finkelshteyn and Dan McCormick.

EFEli Finkelshteyn
Eli FinkelshteynFounderEli Finkelshteyn is the founder and CEO of Constructor, which builds AI-powered product search and discovery software for ecommerce retailers. He previously worked for over a decade as a data scientist and engineer focused on machine learning, natural language processing, and distributed computing.
DMDan McCormick
Dan McCormickFounder, former CTO at Shutterstock
IF
Igor FinkelshteynNamed on SEC filing

Board

AF
Ash FontanaBoard member and investor2017–2021Managing Director at Zetta Venture Partners

Investors · 7

Sapphire Ventureslisted by Sapphire VenturesAustin · $5M – $20M

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Signia Venture Partnerslisted by Signia Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $500K – $2M

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Silversmith Capital Partnerslisted by Silversmith Capital PartnersBoston · $20M – $125M

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Greencode VenturesreportedHelsinki · $5.4M

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xista science venturesreportedKlosterneuburg · $162K – $4.3M

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Zetta Venture PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5Mvia Ash Fontana · board

How we know: board seat on SEC Form D · funding news · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2017–2024

▶$6MraisedOct 2017 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel McCormickExecutive Officer, Director
  • Igor FinkelshteynExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ash FontanaDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$6M
First sale
Sep 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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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In the news

Constructor Raises $25M Series B Led by Sapphire Ventures, Tripling Valuation to $550Mprnewswire.com · Jun 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Constructor do?
Constructor provides AI-powered product search and discovery software for ecommerce retailers. The platform combines search engine technology with behavioral tracking, machine learning, and data analytics in a SaaS solution.
Who founded Constructor?
Constructor was founded by Eli Finkelshteyn, Dan McCormick in 2015.
Who are Constructor's investors?
Constructor's investors include Fusion, Sapphire Ventures, Signia Venture Partners, Silversmith Capital Partners, Greencode Ventures, xista science ventures, Zetta Venture Partners.
How much funding has Constructor raised?
Constructor has disclosed $6M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Constructor headquartered?
Constructor is headquartered in San Francisco, US.