INVEST IN THE BUILDCLUB TODAY!
On-Demand Building & Home Improvement Supplies
$225,638.76 Raised
REASONS TO INVEST
The BuildClub has demonstrated significant growth and market traction. Since their launch a short 2 years ago, BuildClub has completed 5,000 deliveries of over 240,000 items. With 50,000 users registered on their website, 300,000+ website visitors per month and 10,000 active customers, say goodbye to traffic and the long lines at home improvement stores.
According to recent data, the U.S. construction category is a $250B industry and within this sector, there is a $9B addressable “need it now” market. Additionally, the industry is composed of more than 680K employers, with over 7M employees, responsible for nearly $1.3T in new construction projects each year.
The BuildClub’s CEO and founder, Stephen Forte, possesses a level of industry experience that is rare in the startup space. Throughout his career he has cultivated an extensive background in B2B supply chain logistics, mobile apps and software, with 15 awarded. Managing public and private companies with operations in 63 countries, Forte has executed meaningful exits from multiple tech enterprises, and led P&Ls from startups to over $1B.
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the pitch
The BuildClub’s mission is to liberate contractors and homeowners from the inefficiency of sourcing building supplies and materials. Providing a disruptive alternative to home improvement stores and wholesale houses, we offer same-day, on-site delivery, at the click of a button, and at a highly competitive price point. Since launching, we have been on the fast-track for growth, setting the stage for expansion into 15 additional cities in 2023. The BuildClub has raised $4M in funding from over 40 CEOs in the construction, building materials, finance venture, and manufacturing sectors in addition to venture capital and a $5b construction company.
Streamlined Sourcing, Shopping, and Delivery For Everything You Need To Build
The BuildClub was created to offer an intelligent tech-based sourcing solution for building materials and home improvement supplies. On our online platform, everyone from homeowners to contractors can skip the trip and have everything delivered directly, so they never have to waste time traveling off-site or shopping around for the best price.
From roofing and lumber to plumbing and electrical materials, our AI algorithms aggregate the buying process – scanning over 15M products per day in 14 cities, from 225 suppliers – allowing us to find the best possible price and pass additional savings on to our customers.
The problem & our solution
Outsourcing Material Acquisition and Delivery For Maximum On-Site Efficiency
Before The BuildClub, sourcing and acquiring building materials meant traveling to multiple big box outlets and specialty stores. It’s also been our observation that the market offers very few options for getting materials delivered quickly. At the job site, contractors typically have to work with multiple vendors and receive items on a staggered timeline, which costs valuable time and creates overly complicated logistics.
In order to overcome these inefficiencies, what The BuildClub has developed is a one-stop-shop solution, with the capability to source all materials and expedite delivery on-demand. As a result, contractors are able to stay on the job site, doing what they do best, and our DIY customers have more free time to complete projects without ever leaving home. Regardless of the size and scope of your project, The BuildClub will deliver exactly what you need, when and where you need it, and all at the same price or less than traditional suppliers.
Awards
The company has received multiple recognitions within our industry. In 2022 The BuildClub was chosen by Suffolk Construction – a $6B construction company – to be part of its BOOST program cohort, receiving an investment from Suffolk.
And in 2023, we were selected by Cemex Ventures as one of the top 50 ConTech startups (source). 
The Market & Our Traction
Achieving Five-Star Success With $3M Annual Revenue and Over 240K Items Delivered
The BuildClub launched in March 2021 and in just under two years, we have tripled our annual revenue to over $3M, converting 10,000 contractors and homeowners into loyal customers. We have completed over 5,000 transactions, delivering over 240K items and our services have earned The BuildClub over 150 5-star Google customer reviews. Today, the site has nearly 50K registered users, and continues to grow, attracting as many as 400K unique visitors each month.
The BuildClub has successfully introduced its scalable model in California, Nevada, and Arizona, and is now on track to launch in 15 additional cities, tracking over 200M building material products per day in 30 metro areas nationwide. In addition to geographic growth we plan to expand our business segments with large contractors and government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense.
*This testimonial may not be representative of the experience of other customers and is not a guarantee of future performance or success.
Why Invest
We’ve Laid The Foundation For Future Growth, Now Come Build With Us!
Building on our own model for success and scaling our national footprint, The BuildClub will soon be expanding nationwide in 15 additional metropolitan markets, and we believe as our volume grows, so will our margins. With support from funding, next steps for the company include developing a subscription model, piloting enterprise offerings, and enhancing our platform’s capabilities to include more customer-facing software tools.
Although The BuildClub has a coveted term sheet from a Silicon Valley venture firm, we want to partner with our customers, contractors, home owners and DIY pros and we’re excited to have you be a part of our big plans. Become an investor with us today!
ABOUT
HEADQUARTERS
530 Lytton Avenue, 2nd Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301
WEBSITE
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The BuildClub is a Silicon Valley startup that offers same-day, on-site delivery of building materials – 7 days a week. Leveraging AI and Machine Learning technology, The BuildClub provides a disruptive alternative to home improvement stores and wholesale warehouses. The Company is currently operating in California, Arizona, and Nevada, and has grown 258% in 2022 generating an annual revenue of $3M, and is poised to launch an additional 15 cities in 2023. The BuildClub allows contractors and homeowners to skip the trip, and finish faster.
TEAM
Stephen Forte
Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Sole Director
Mr. Forte is an expert in mobile apps and software with 28 patents filed and 15 awarded. Mr. Forte has founded and had meaningful exits from multiple tech startups, has been CEO of public and private companies, managed operations in 63 countries, and led P&Ls from startups to over US$1 billion.
Pavel Kirakosyan
Director of Engineering
Andrew Barron
Operations Manager
Omar Dickens
Operations and Logistics Coordinator
Adrian Trujillo
Customer Service Manager
He oversees all aspects of the sales process and to ensure excellent customer satisfaction. He is responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies, managing sales pipelines, and building strong relationships with customers.
Adrian is a results-driven individual with a proven track record of achieving and exceeding his goals working with our customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Monica Portillo
Customer Service Manager
Carolina Reyes
Customer Service
Maksym Dicktor
Data Scientist / Python Developer
Maksim's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including Data Analytics, Relational Databases & Non-Relational Databases, Data Structure & Algorithms, Machine Learning/Deep Learning Algorithm, Linux, Big data, Caching mechanisms, Web Architecture, Python, JS, and PHP. He is well-versed in these technologies and has the ability to use them to create innovative and effective solutions.
Throughout his career, Maksim has worked on numerous projects that have allowed him to showcase his talents. He has developed software for a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and education. His ability to tackle complex challenges and deliver results has earned him a reputation as a skilled and reliable developer.
With his knowledge, skills, and passion, he has the potential to make a lasting impact on the field of data analytics and beyond.
Maksym works approximately 10-20 hours per week for BuildClub.
Lilit Sargsyan
Test Engineer
Lilit works approximately 10-20 hours per week for BuildClub.
Artur Garbuzyan
Front end developer
Being a developer for him means getting excited when a program runs from scratch and performs its purpose, not being able to rest when there is a bug in the program, and acting to fix it, breathe the world of programming, learn new things, and admire this world over and over again.
Artur works approximately 10-20 hours per week for BuildClub.
Shahen Antonyan
Senior mobile engineer
Shahen works approximately 10-20 hours per week for BuildClub.
TERMS
The BuildClub
Overview
PRICE PER SHARE
$4
DEADLINE
Jul 1, 2023
VALUATION
$36.96M
FUNDING GOAL
$15k - $1.24M
Breakdown
MIN INVESTMENT
$248
MAX INVESTMENT
$1,235,000
MIN NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
3,750
MAX NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
308,750
OFFERING TYPE
Equity
ASSET TYPE
Preferred Stock
SHARES OFFERED
Series A Preferred Stock
Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares
*Maximum number of shares offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares. See Bonus info below.
Time-Based Perks
Friends and Family - First 72 hours | 15% bonus shares
Super Early Bird - Next 72 hours | 10% bonus shares
Early Bird Bonus - Next 7 days | 5% bonus shares
Volume-Based Perks
Tier 1 Perk — Invest $500+ and receive 5% off first order
Tier 2 Perk — Invest $1000+ and receive 10% off first order
Tier 3 Perk — Invest $5,000+ and receive 10% off first order + BuildClub swag
Tier 4 Perk — Invest $10,000+ and receive 15% off first order + BuildClub swag + 5% bonus shares
Tier 5 Perk — Invest $25,000+ and receive 20% off first order + Zoom call with founder + BuildClub swag + 10% bonus shares
Tier 6 Perk — Invest $50,000+ and receive 10% off all orders for 1 year + BuildClub swag + dinner with founder + 15% bonus shares
*In order to receive perks from an investment, one must submit a single investment in the same offering that meets the minimum perk requirement. Bonus shares from perks will not be granted if an investor submits multiple investments that, when combined, meet the perk requirement. All perks occur when the offering is completed.
The 10% StartEngine Owners' Bonus
BuildClub will offer 10% additional bonus shares for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. OWNer's bonus.
This means eligible StartEngine shareholders will receive a 10% bonus for any shares they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 shares of Preferred Stock at $4 per share, you will receive 110 Preferred Shares, meaning you'll own 110 shares for $400. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share.
This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investors eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are canceled or fail.
Loyalty Bonus - Loyalty Bonus: Receive 10% bonus shares in BuildClub's current offering on StartEngine if you've (i) previously invested in this issuer, (ii) have previously purchased from BuildClub as a customer; or (iii) indicated interest by signing up to receive news regarding the offering on BuildClubs's domain (iiii) are a member of YPO. Note: Loyalty Bonus is awarded via investor email address and investors who qualify for this bonus in multiple ways will receive maximum 10% bonus shares from the Loyalty Bonus.
Investors will receive the highest single bonus they are eligible for among the bonuses based on the amount invested and time of offering elapsed (if any). Eligible investors will also receive the Owner’s Bonus and the Loyalty Bonus in addition to the aforementioned bonus.
Irregular Use of Proceeds
The Company will not incur any irregular use of proceeds.
NEW UPDATES
06.06.23
We keep adding 5-star customer reviews!
We are proud to keep adding to our 150+ 5-Star customer reviews. Our on-demand building materials platform is changing the way contractors and consumers purchase materials. From plumbing and electrical to lumber and roofing... BuildClub has it all delivered same-day nationwide. We allow contractors to finish faster and make more money.
06.05.23
Our Community Joins In! | Insider Investment Notice
We’re excited to see our community come in and invest in The Build Club.
Our Insiders have invested a total of $2,198.34 amount into the offering!
We hope you join as well! Invest in The Build Club!
Please refer to the Company’s offering materials for further information and refer to the
Company’s Risk Factors
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ALL UPDATES
06.01.23
BuildClub Launches 2 Hour Delivery in Miami
With over $18b in development in 2022, Miami is a vibrant and dynamic market. In addition to offering 2 hour delivery in the Miami area, the BuildClub will be serving all of Florida with the same-day delivery. We are excited about the opportunity to assist with new development projects, in addition to helping rebuild from the recent hurricanes.
05.25.23
BuildClub registers as Federal Prime Contractor to U.S. Government
BuildClub receives its CAGE code from the federal government, and is now registered as a Prime Contractor to the Department of Defence and Federal Government.
Having sold to many government contractors in the past, BuildClub is now positioned to sell directly to the federal government, and looking forward to further participating in the $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending approved by Congress.
05.24.23
BuildClub launches New York!
The city that never sleeps, can now continue working, as the BuildClub delivers 7 days per week.
The BuildClub is thrilled to be now operating in New York City. BuildClub is the only the materials supplier that delivers from 7:00 a.m. To 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week. Many commercial construction projects in the City operate 24 hours, and BuildClub has expanded hours to meet the demands of large and small contractors alike.
The construction industry in New York City is a major economic driver for the city and the region. In 2022, the industry generated $21.4 billion in economic activity and supported over 150,000 jobs. The industry is expected to grow in the coming years, driven by demand for new housing, commercial space, and infrastructure.
05.23.23
BuildClub files 5th patent application related to AI, Machine Learning and Big Data
BuildClub files patent application titled “AI and algorithmic logic for clustering, keyword identification and search model generation for large disparate datasets"
The BuildClub is building what may be the industry’s largest dataset of over 100 million product records, for training their artificial intelligence models.
"We are continuing to leverage the most advanced AI algorithms and machine learning models to disrupt the building material supply chain. We use these technologies to manage our database of over 100 million records and gain a unique advantage. We believe we have one of the largest and most varied databases of building material products in the world.", said Stephen Forte, Founder and CEO. The BuildClub tracks products, their images, specifications, descriptions, inventory levels and pricing in 15 major cities. “Our systems can detect price opportunities, and predict shortages in markets. We believe our data will be of significant strategic value to the Company ongoing, as this historic data, product movements and correlation with weather, supply chain events and other external data, can create unique predictive models.”
The BuildClub’s mission is to liberate contractors and homeowners from the inefficiency of sourcing building supplies and materials. Providing a disruptive alternative to home improvement stores and wholesale houses, they offer same-day, on-site delivery, at the click of a button, and at a highly competitive price point.
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05.18.23
BuildClub is Exhibiting at the PCBC Builders Show in Anaheim May 24-25
Come see us at the annual PCBC builders show in Anaheim May 24-25!
Dedicated to advancing the art, science and business of housing, PCBC is the largest homebuilding tradeshow representing the west coast region.
05.17.23
BuildClub Launches in Chicago!
Today we launched the Windy City! We are excited to be part of this beautiful and historic city. Total construction starts in Chicago increased 15%, with nonresidential building increasing 38% in 2022. There is a vibrant market waiting for us as a new materials supplier in Chicago.
05.16.23
BuildClub Welcomes Kevin Valencia to the team!
We are excited to welcome Kevin Valencia to the BuildClub team. With over 10 years of customer service and sales experience, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and skill as we expand to new markets. Kevin speaks fluent English and Spanish.
More about the BuildClub campaign at www.startengine.com/BuildClub
05.13.23
Stephen visiting another job site
The best part of my job is spending time in the field with our customers.
05.11.23
BuildClub Launches in Boston!
With 15,000 building permits approved in 2023 alone, Boston is a booming market. We are excited to soon play a role in the redevelopment of such a beautiful and historic city.
More about the BuildClub campaign at www.startengine.com/BuildClub
05.10.23
BuildClub secures initial $51,000 order for LAX airport expansion project.
We are pleased to be a selected supplier to the $6b LAX airport modernization project, and look forward to helping the City create its vision for the future.
We believe the LAX project is the first of many opportunities for the BuildClub to participate, and look forward to playing a vital role in the expected massive increase in infrastructure spending in the coming years.
Learn more at www.startengine.com/BuildClub
Stack Owner's Bonus & Rewards!
Members get an extra 10% shares in addition to rewards below!
REWARDS
$248
Earn 10% Bonus Shares
Earn 10% bonus shares in this investment and all eligible investments for an entire year. If you are not already an Owners bonus holder, you can join now, for $275, billed annually.
$500
Tier 1 Perk
Invest $500+ and receive 5% off first order
$1,000
Tier 2 Perk
Invest $1000+ and receive 10% off first order
$5,000
Tier 3 Perk
Invest $5,000+ and receive 10% off first order + BuildClub swag
$10,000
Tier 4 Perk
Invest $10,000+ and receive 15% off first order + BuildClub swag + 5% bonus shares
$25,000
Tier 5 Perk
Invest $25,000+ and receive 20% off first order + Zoom call with founder + BuildClub swag + 10% bonus shares
$50,000
Tier 6 Perk
Invest $50,000+ and receive 10% off all orders for 1 year + BuildClub swag + dinner with founder + 15% bonus shares
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Antonio Hipolito Martinez
15 days ago
Hi Kevin,
Love the business model. I do see this services as a great need for many contractors. I wanted to touch up on a question mentioned above regarding forecasting sales.
1) If sales aren't forecasted, how do you determine how much cash the company will need to continue in operations? I see cash burn was listed as 40k/month on another question.
2) In the Financial Summary, it was noted that expenses had increased in 2023, but the reasoning was an increase in the vehicle fleet, and some other long term assets that are usually depreciated throughout its useful life. This was confusing to me, as CAPEX purchases would only affect the bottom line through depreciation expense. In other words, the asset purchases wouldn't have increased the expenses for 2023 by a huge amount. Unless, what is being presented under expenses is Cash Expenses, still, I don't know how that would increase the expenses portion. This section should only include expenses affecting the bottom line. Assets affect the bottom line based on their useful life.
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Orion Torcellini
24 days ago
What sets this service apart from the lumber yard just conducting the delivery? I can only see mass adoption in large population areas where supply stores will be inundated with deliveries. Out here in the northeast most yards can have it to the site by the afternoon if you call in the morning. I just don’t see how paying for a middleman any sense. It then boils down to how little are you charging to drive these goods and if its worth waiting half a day, though I’ve never not had something else to do for half a day while waiting. If you are only targeting higher volume markets, how will this effect the companies growth capabilities?
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kevin Rivera
24 days ago
Do you have a satisfaction policy?
Do you have plans to expand globally?
Since your business model has changed to be more cost effective, would we be profitable if you didn’t grow the business? I’m trying to understand how big we need to be to break even or earn money because many delivery businesses are really big but struggle to get profits
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JEREMY GREINER
17 INVESTMENTS
a month ago
Just read this: In Q1 2023, $35,070 of marketing spend generated $491,338 in sales, compared to $69,628 of marketing spend in Q1 2023 generating $555,461 in sales.
Why reference Q1 2023 both times? I bet the second reference shuold have been Q1 2022. If so, why the reduced ad spend? It seems to have hurt overall revenue.
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kevin Rivera
a month ago
What was unaudited revenue for Q1 and what will it be approximately for Q2?
I read the reviews on the Apple Store and some customers are complaining about a bad experience like no drivers, canceled orders and asking to pay more because it was a big order, how are you addressing this issues?
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Guillermo Hernandez
a month ago
Hi: I invested and I am very excited about this company.
I would like to suggest that you get the website improved. I tried searching by category and couldn't get the pic or info on any products. I typed "plywood" and the website just keeps reloading non stop.
Thanks ! I plan to invest more in the future. This is a great business idea.
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Harris Sokoloff
a month ago
I'm confused by the first paragraph of "reasons to invest". It is stated
that 5,000 deliveries have been made and there is 10,000 active customers. How are there more active users then delivers. How is active user defined? If you can share, how many users made an order/delivery ?
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Kevin Hardman
8 INVESTMENTS
a month ago
1) How do you make money (i.e., what are your sources of revenue)?
2) What are your revenue projections for 2023 and beyond?
3) What's your burn rate?
4) What's the exit strategy?
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Denyveaus Sells
18 INVESTMENTS
a month ago
1. Who are your primary suppliers, Home Depot and Lowes?
2. How is your delivery system better served for contractors vs the big box stores Home Depot & Lowes?
3. Big box has the ability to in house the material selection and delivery making any outside source, would seem to be less effecient?
4. Home Depot Pro Delivery (and)
Lowes and Go. are built in delivery system from big box homestore delivery ecosystems, please explain how your company will be able to sustain any success currently gained from working around these two giant entities?
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