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Protiv

New York, US · Founded 2020 · 4 known investors

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Protiv is a performance-pay platform for trade businesses such as landscaping, painting, and building contractors that sets job budgets, tracks crew progress in real time, and calculates bonuses funded by labor savings. It integrates with existing payroll and job systems, giving workers mobile visibility into targets and earned bonuses while managers approve payouts through built-in guardrails.

Founders & leadership

Protiv was founded in 2020 by David Franco-Julian.

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David Franco-JulianFounder
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David FrancoExecutive
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Michael FortinberryNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Eugeen BernanBoard director
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Aaron StromBoard director

Investors · 4

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2023–2025

  • Undisclosed amountPre-SeedApr 2024 · 2 sources
    Source ↗
▶$3.7MraisedMay 2025 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael FortinberryExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eugeen BernanDirector
  • David FrancoExecutive Officer
  • Aaron StromDirector
Offering amount
$4.3M
Amount sold
$3.7M
First sale
Apr 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, New York, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.3MraisedJan 2024 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eugeen BernanDirector
  • Michael FortinberryDirector
  • Aaron StromDirector
  • David FrancoExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$2.3M
Minimum investment
$300K
First sale
Dec 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, New York, 2020
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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Frequently asked questions

What does Protiv do?
Protiv is a performance-pay platform for trade businesses such as landscaping, painting, and building contractors that sets job budgets, tracks crew progress in real time, and calculates bonuses funded by labor savings. It integrates with existing payroll and job systems, giving workers mobile visibility into targets and earned bonuses while managers approve payouts through built-in guardrails.
Who founded Protiv?
Protiv was founded by David Franco-Julian in 2020.
Who are Protiv's investors?
Protiv's investors include Early Light Ventures, Las Olas Venture Capital, Lightbank, Parameter Ventures.
How much funding has Protiv raised?
Protiv has disclosed $6M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Protiv headquartered?
Protiv is headquartered in New York, US.