# TrueBuilt

> TrueBuilt is an AI-native, end-to-end preconstruction platform for general contractors and subcontractors. It uses computer vision and machine learning to speed up quantity takeoff, cost estimation, bid package management, subcontractor qualification, and document analysis - claiming takeoffs up to 70% faster with live, cloud-based collaboration. Founded in 2022 and based in Huntington Beach, California, the company raised a $4M seed round led by Bienville Capital with participation from Fifth Wall and construction firm Marek.

- **Founded:** 2022
- **Headquarters:** Huntington Beach, California, United States
- **Founders:** Jon Sibley (Founder & CEO), Julian Prokay (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~18 employees
- **Products:** Takeoff, Estimation, Bid Management, TB Assistant (AI Assistant), Qualification & Risk Management
- **Notable:** Raised a $4M seed round in August 2023 led by Bienville Capital with Fifth Wall and Marek participating., Built an AI-native preconstruction platform using computer vision (OpenCV/PyTorch) to automate drawing analysis., Claims quantity takeoffs completed up to 70% faster with live cloud collaboration.

## Products & services

- **Takeoff** — Cloud-based, AI-powered quantity takeoff with computer vision for automated drawing analysis. Live collaboration lets multiple team members mark up blueprints simultaneously; TrueBuilt claims takeoffs completed up to 70% faster.
- **Estimation** — Smart estimation tools that sync in real time with the takeoff. Quick Comparison shows how estimates change between versions for line-item accuracy and speed.
- **Bid Management** — Bid package management with machine-learning-powered bid leveling. Invites trade partners to bid and recommends which subcontractor to work with based on qualifications, line items, scope and total cost, then pushes responses back into estimates.
- **TB Assistant (AI Assistant)** — AI assistant that analyzes specbooks, blueprints, project documents and a historical cost database to answer questions about current and past projects.
- **Qualification & Risk Management** — Dual-directory system for preferred subcontractors plus access to a North American network of pre-qualified professionals, evaluated on certifications, licenses, experience, financial stability, safety records and performance history.
- **Collaboration** — Document management, integrated bidding portal and communication channels connecting GCs and subcontractors throughout preconstruction.

## Achievements

- Raised a $4M seed round in August 2023 led by Bienville Capital with Fifth Wall and Marek participating.
- Built an AI-native preconstruction platform using computer vision (OpenCV/PyTorch) to automate drawing analysis.
- Claims quantity takeoffs completed up to 70% faster with live cloud collaboration.
- Attracted a construction customer (Marek) willing to invest directly in the product.

## Latest updates

- **2023-08** — Closed $4M seed round led by Bienville Capital with Fifth Wall and Marek to advance TB Assistant and expand its customer base.
- **2023-05** — Latest funding activity recorded (seed stage), per Apollo/Crunchbase data.

## Links

- Website: https://truebuiltsoftware.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/true-built
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TrueBuilt_USA
- GitHub: https://github.com/TrueBuiltSoftware

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Last updated: 2026-07-02