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EarlyTrade

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Earlytrade offers an auction-based early payment platform that lets commercial general contractors pay their subcontractors ahead of schedule in exchange for a discount, giving contractors returns on their capital while helping trade partners get paid earlier. It serves the construction industry, targeting general contractors with significant subcontractor spend and their subs.

Founders & leadership

GSGuy Saxelby
Guy SaxelbyCEO & Co-founderGuy Saxelby is the founder of Earlytrade, an auction-based early payment platform serving the construction industry that enables general contractors to pay subcontractors ahead of schedule in exchange for a discount.
PSPiers Symons
Piers SymonsChief Operating Officer & Co-founder

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  • Undisclosed amountSeries AJun 2026 · 2 sources
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Frequently asked questions

What does EarlyTrade do?
Earlytrade offers an auction-based early payment platform that lets commercial general contractors pay their subcontractors ahead of schedule in exchange for a discount, giving contractors returns on their capital while helping trade partners get paid earlier. It serves the construction industry, targeting general contractors with significant subcontractor spend and their subs.
Who founded EarlyTrade?
EarlyTrade was founded by Guy Saxelby, Piers Symons.
Who are EarlyTrade's investors?
EarlyTrade's investors include Antler, Foundamental, Isai, S3 Ventures, Shearwater Capital, Brick Mortar Ventures.