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Billd Named No. 2 on Forbes' List of America's Best Startup Employers for 2026

Recognition Highlights Billd’s People-First Culture and Mission to Transform Construction Finance AUSTIN, TX – March 11, 2026 – Billd, the leading provider of financial solutions for commercial subcontractors, announced today that it has been ranked No. 2 on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best Startup Employers out of 20,000 companies nationwide. Forbes’ America’s Best Startup [...]

Billd Secures Strategic Investment to Accelerate Launch of New Early Pay Programs

Austin, TX – November 5, 2025 – Billd, the leading provider of financial solutions for commercial subcontractors, today announced it has raised $7.3M in strategic funding. The round was led by MissionOG, a growth equity firm with deep expertise in FinTech and lending, with additional participation from existing investors HighSage Ventures and RJT Credit. This [...]

Billd Launches Predictable Pay with General Contractors, Establishing a New Payment Standard in Construction

Austin, TX – September 23, 2025 – Billd, the leading provider of financial solutions for commercial subcontractors, has announced Predictable Pay, an early pay program developed in collaboration with general contractors. Predictable Pay improves cash flow and liquidity for subcontractors by providing access to faster, more predictable payments, resulting in strong project performance, reduced risk, [...]

2025 National Subcontractor Market Report Reveals Substantial Disparity in Profit Among Subcontractors

Billd and Habitat for Humanity Help Construct Walls for a Habitat Home on the Steps of the Capitol

Billd was thrilled to sponsor and participate in Habitat for Humanity Texas’ Capitol Build Day. The event, which started in 2019, was held on the steps of the Texas Capitol and hosted volunteers who built wall segments for a home that will be constructed in the Bryan-College Station area. Partnering with an organization like [...]

Billd Partners with Atlas SP Partners on $144 Million Financing Facility to Accelerate Growth for Construction-Specific Financial Solutions

AUSTIN, Texas, December 12, 2024 – Billd, the leading provider of financial solutions for commercial subcontractors, has partnered with Atlas SP Partners (“ATLAS”), the warehouse finance and securitized products business majority owned by Apollo funds, on a $144 million financing facility. “Our partnership with ATLAS marks a significant milestone solving for supply chain finance in [...]

Billd Secures $17.5M Funding Round to Supercharge Growth, Expand Product Suite

Austin, TX – October 29, 2024 – Billd, the leading provider of financial solutions for commercial subcontractors, announced its latest investment round today, securing $17.5M in strategic funding. This investment helps accelerate Billd's mission, further solidifying the company’s role as an indispensable partner to subcontractors and empowering the organization to continue driving innovation in construction [...]

National Subcontractor Market Report Shows Subcontractors Who Account for Working Capital Costs See 11% Higher Profits

Despite these gains, less than half of subcontractors account for such costs. AUSTIN, TX — April 24, 2024 – Billd, the leading provider of customized financing for commercial subcontractors, announces today the release of the 2024 National Subcontractor Market Report, the fourth annual edition of this report. Billd surveyed nearly 700 commercial construction professionals across [...]

Billd Expands C-Suite to Further Growth and Innovation

Austin, Texas – February 6th, 2024: Billd, the leading provider of commercial financing solutions for subcontractors, is actively bolstering its executive leadership team in response to the company's rapid growth. As the construction industry faces increased demand for specialized financing tools, Billd has appointed Paul Williams as Chief Financial Officer and Allison Dancy as Chief [...]

Billd Announces Allison Dancy as New Chief Marketing Officer

Austin, Texas – November 30th, 2023 – Billd, the leading provider of commercial financing solutions for subcontractors, is proud to announce Allison Dancy as its new Chief Marketing Officer. With an expansive career in marketing leadership, Allison brings deep experience in demand generation, brand management and product marketing to Billd. Prior to joining Billd, Allison served [...]

Billd Secures Patent for Project-Based Credit Evaluation Method

Austin, Texas – September 21st, 2023 – Billd, the leader in payments for commercial construction subcontractors, has successfully been issued a patent for their project-based credit evaluation method. This method determines credit offers for subcontractors by assessing the project on which the credit will be used. Billd was first to market by launching a suite [...]

Billd Welcomes Paul Williams as Chief Financial Officer

Austin, Texas – September 8th, 2023 – Billd, the leading provider of commercial financing solutions for subcontractors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Williams as its new Chief Financial Officer. Williams is poised to play a pivotal role in Billd's financial management and the continued growth and success of the company. Williams joins [...]

Billd and STACK Construction Technologies Announce Powerful Integration That Helps Contractors to Secure Working Capital and Increase Bid Volume

Revolutionizing the Construction Industry with Integrated Solutions for Predictable Growth and Supplier Relationships Cincinnati, OH and Austin, TX / September 6, 2023 – Billd, the leading construction payment provider for commercial trade contractors, and STACK Construction Technologies, a pioneering construction software platform, enhanced their strategic partnership today in a way that will allow subcontractors to [...]

PlanHub and Billd Launch Integration to Help Contractors Overcome Cash Flow Challenges When Planning New Projects

The integration will provide subcontractors with secure project financing and management solutions. West Palm Beach, FL and Austin, TX – June 27, 2023 – PlanHub, the leading cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) preconstruction platform, today announced its strategic partnership with Billd, the leading working capital provider for commercial trade contractors. Their newly launched integration [...]

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Billd Closes $100 Million Debt Facility To Fuel Commercial Subcontractor Business Growth

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2022 – Billd, the leading provider of financial solutions for commercial subcontractors, announced today that it has closed on a $100M debt facility, led by LL Funds LLC, to support the increased demand of its Material Financing and Pay App Advance products, both of which uniquely combat common working capital challenges [...]

Billd Expands C-Suite with New Chief Risk Officer

Billd Appoints Burak Gunes, Former Capital One Executive, as Chief Risk Officer Billd, the leader in commercial financing for construction subcontractors, announces the expansion of their C-suite with a new Chief Risk Officer, Burak Gunes. Gunes joins Billd after two decades serving in various leadership positions at a number of well established financial institutions and [...]

Billd Announces Partnership with ConstructConnect to Significantly Strengthen Bid Strategies for Trade Contractors

Billd introduces partnership with ConstructConnect, giving trade contractors access to project financing solutions that help reduce barriers to entry on projects AUSTIN, Texas, May 10, 2022 — Billd, the leading provider of material financing and pay app advancement for commercial trade contractors, today announced a partnership with ConstructConnect, a portfolio of software and services that [...]

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Billd Solidifies Portfolio of Patents and Trade Secrets on Proprietary Processes for Innovative Financing Solutions for the Construction Industry

Austin, TX, Feb. 22, 2022 – Billd, the leading provider of material financing and other payment solutions for commercial subcontractors, has solidified its growing portfolio Intellectual Property (IP) through Patents and Trade Secrets through collaboration with ipCapital Group Inc., a leading intellectual property strategy consulting firm. The company will leverage its patent portfolio for protection [...]

Infrastructure Investment: Tools Subcontractors Need to Secure, Perform on Projects Infrastructure Investment: Tools Subcontractors Need to Secure, Perform on Projects

Infrastructure Investment: Tools Subcontractors Need to Secure, Perform on Projects

Billd Launches Partnership with Sunstone Credit to Accelerate the Adoption of Solar for Businesses

AUSTIN, Texas, December 15, 2021 – Billd, the leading provider of material and pay app financing for commercial subcontractors, today announced a partnership with Sunstone Credit (“Sunstone”), a technology-enabled solar loan finance platform for businesses. This partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of solar in the US commercial space by providing right-sized financing solutions for [...]

Built with Billd: The key to reducing risk on every construction project

The construction industry is risky for subcontractors. Project execution falls squarely on their shoulders and a lot of things are out of their control. Subs have no control over the lack of labor availability, rising material prices, and supply chain delays. On this week's episode of Built with Billd, we sat down with Greg Fry, VP [...]

Built with Billd: How surety bonds can help contractors grow their business

In the construction industry, surety bonds are put in place to ensure a project is completed within the terms of the contract. On this episode of Built with Billd ,we sat down with Robert Kinder, Managing Director at Alliant Insurance Services, to talk about how contractors can use surety bonds to grow their business. Surety [...]

Built with Billd: The Key to Winning Bids in a Competitive Construction Industry

In an incredibly competitive industry, the key to successful growth is the ability to submit competitive, accurate bids. On this episode of Built with Billd, we sat down with Kaylon Page, General Manager at Texas Materials. Over the course of his career, Page has learned what works, what doesn't, and how you can maximize the number [...]

Built with Billd: How you can use technology to leverage your labor force

Summary Labor is the lifeblood of construction companies, and how well you track your labor is often the difference between achieving your margins or not. Workyard, a workforce management software, is helping contractors streamline and digitalize their labor tracking by giving them real time insights into their data. Before founding Workyard, Nic De Bonis owned [...]

Built with Billd: The importance of e-commerce in the construction industry

Summary In an industry built on positive relationships, trust, and face-to-face interactions, the idea of buying construction materials online, has been met with a lot of pushback from contractors and suppliers. Before founding Brokrete, Jordan Latourelle grew up working on construction sites in Quebec, Canada, building concrete foundations with his father. At 20 years old, he [...]

Built with Billd: Using financial tools to create value and build leverage

Summary Growing too quickly and not having the appropriate resources to sustain growth can become a financial burden on your business. On the other hand, growing too slowly in a rapidly changing industry can negatively impact your financials too. Josh Tinaglia, Solar Engine Program Manager at Soligent, says one way to manage this risk is [...]

Billd Credit Solutions Help Construction Contractors Boost Efficiency By Improving Control and Cash Flow

Built with Billd: Improving financial visibility in construction

Summary Supply chain issues, labor shortages, and outdated technology negatively impact the financial health of many construction companies. Before co-founding Briq, Ron Goldshmidt realized that the financial technologies available to construction companies were difficult to implement – and, because they weren’t designed specifically for construction, they rarely fulfilled the needs of the industry. Finance teams [...]

Billd and Procore Launch Partnership to Transform How Subcontractors Secure Funding and Manage Projects

AUSTIN, Texas, September 08, 2021–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Billd, the leading provider of material financing for commercial subcontractors, today announced a partnership with Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software. This partnership aims to transform the construction industry by offering contractors a comprehensive solution to secure critical project financing, and to streamline project management and materials [...]

Built with Billd: How outdated labor tracking is hurting your bottom line

Summary Ineffectively tracking your labor productivity can have massive effects on the bottom line of your company. Zach Scheel, Co-founder and CEO of Rhumbix, experienced this issue first hand after spending nearly a decade in the industry. Zach handled project and cost control and worked with the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corp and Bechtel [...]

Built with Billd: Bringing change orders into the 21st century

Summary Collaboration in commercial construction can have an enormous impact on your finances – especially when change orders are involved. Cameron Page, Founder and CEO of Extracker, knows this all too well. Cameron spent the first 10 years of his career at one of the nation's largest design-build GCs, where he saw that every company [...]

Built with Billd: Breaking down the 2021 National Subcontractor Market Report

Summary The inaugural National Subcontractor Market Report examined general outlooks toward business growth & financing in the construction industry. This report was founded upon a survey conducted in March 2021, which queried contractors on their business growth goals, sources of capital they’re using to stimulate growth, and the role of supplier terms play in their [...]

Billd Closes $30 Million Series B Funding Round To Help Solve Cash-Flow Pain Points in Construction

Funding round will support the rapid expansion of material financing, investment in new products, and addition of top industry talent. Austin, TX – Billd, the leading provider of material financing for commercial subcontractors, announced today that it has closed $30 million of funding led by LL Funds, with participation from RJT Credit and Ulysses Management. [...]

Built with Billd: Growing your construction business into larger commercial projects

Summary How do you grow a construction business? According to Matt DiBara, owner of DiBara Masonry, there are two main things every contractor needs to do: create a strong brand that you deliver on every day, and prioritize relationships at all times. In this episode, Matt shares specific examples of how you can accomplish both [...]

Billd and StructShare partner to help subcontractors better manage procurement and cost management

Austin, Texas – Billd, a disruptive payment solution for the construction industry, today announces a partnership with materials management software firm, StructShare. According to a recent Subcontractor Market Report, 63% of contractors claim they pay for materials before getting paid for work, which causes major cash flow challenges for the contractor and causes significant project [...]

Built with Billd: A people first approach to managing construction

Summary Construction is a relationship-based industry – we all know that. But are you giving enough time and energy to the relationships inside of your business? By taking a people-first approach to construction management, you can hire better (and retain more) employees, which is especially important given the current skilled labor shortage. Our friends at [...]

Built with Billd: How prioritizing jobsite safety can help your business thrive | #ConstructionSafetyWeek

Summary We’re all concerned about safety on the jobsite, but have you ever thought about turning safety into a competitive advantage? By making safety a top priority in your business, you can cut insurance costs, hire better (and retain more) employees, and win more bids by demonstrating to GCs that you can reliably finish projects [...]

Built with Billd: Part 1 – The key to using financing responsibly to grow your construction business

Summary Growing a construction business is hard – growing it responsibly is even harder. And because financing has had a bad rap from the construction industry for so long, many contractors don’t understand that it can be the best tool to help grow their company. The reality is this: if you find the right financial [...]

Startup Hustle: Construction Entrepreneurship

Summary Billd CEO, Chris Doyle, has been in construction long enough to know that everyone involved in the building process – subs, GCs, suppliers, and even project owners – benefit when processes and expectations are aligned. So, why is it that many of the issues prevalent in construction are often dismissed as “just the way [...]

Better Construction with Sean McStay: Jesse Weissburg – Billd Contractor Financing

Summary On the Better Construction podcast, hosted by Sean McStay, Billd CCO Jesse Weissburg discussed contractor financing and payment terms; specifically, why the construction industry needs new financial solutions, and how Billd is filling those gaps. Jesse starts by diving into why traditional financial institutions have been reluctant to work with contractors – largely because [...]

Elevate the Industry- Interview With Jesse Weissburg

Summary When Billd CCO Jesse Weissburg joined Dave Procida on the Elevate The Industry podcast, the pair discussed something every subcontractor needs to know: how to grow your business without digging yourself into a financial hole. As part of his take on “Construction Finance 101”, Jesse talks about how subs can use financing to create [...]

Built with Billd: The transition to efficient material purchasing – What you need to kno‪w‬

Summary Material management, like many areas in construction, has long been overdue for technological improvement. On this episode of the Built With Billd podcast, Robbie Reynolds (Billd’s Director of Business Development) was joined by Or Lakritz, Co-Founder and Chief Product and Strategy Officer of StructShare. The two discussed the improvements currently being made to [...]

Build More With Billd: The platform helping contractors and suppliers get the job done

Built with Billd: Construction Technology, Where We Were, Where We Are, Where We’re Going

Summary Construction technology is an evolving ecosystem. On this episode of the Built With Billd podcast, Billd’s Director of Business Development Robbie Reynolds explores the growth of construction tech in the past, present, and the future alongside Procore's Nate Tockerman (Partner Manager) and Kris Lengieza (Sr Director of Global Partnerships & Alliances). In an [...]

PayPod Podcast: Scott Hawksworth and Chris Doyle, CEO of Billd

Summary Most of the podcast appearances by Billd CEO Chris Doyle take deep dives into the construction industry and how Billd fits. This time, when Chris joined Scott Hawksworth on the PayPod podcast, he zoomed out. The two shared a discussion on construction finance 101 – what it is, why it’s used, and who benefits [...]