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Buildout provides a SaaS platform for commercial real estate (CRE) brokers that covers the entire deal lifecycle—from property search and analysis to deal management and closing. It helps brokers quickly analyze over 40 million commercial properties using predictive analytics to identify the most profitable listings, and then manage transactions through to closing. The platform is delivered as a subscription service with ongoing updates and support, differentiating itself by offering end-to-end workflow tools and data-driven insights in one package. Buildout’s goal is to help CRE brokers stay competitive and close deals more efficiently by combining powerful analytics with deal management in a single platform.
About Buildout
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Real Estate
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$8.3M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2010
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $3.1 trillion CRE debt matures by 2027, boosting demand for Buildout's refinancing tools.
- Partnerships with Coldwell Banker, Sperry, and ACE expand listings to 150,000 users.
- New CEO Helen Calvin and AI mobile app accelerate innovation momentum.
What critics are saying
- CoStar's Apartments.com acquisition erodes Buildout's syndication leads within 6-12 months.
- RCA's AI platform undercuts Buildout's analytics, causing churn in 12-18 months.
- CBRE's in-house AI replicates Buildout, obsoleting it for 100k agents in 3-9 months.
What makes Buildout unique
- Buildout delivers AI-powered end-to-end deal engine unifying CRM, marketing, and closing.
- CRE Tech Maturity Model guides brokers on tech adoption from data to closing.
- Single workflow eliminates data re-entry across prospecting, marketing, and commissions.
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Funding
Total Funding
$8.3M
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Industry standards
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Remote Work Options
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -4%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↓ -4%Apex Commercial Exchange (ACE) has announced a strategic syndication partnership with Buildout, an AI-powered commercial real estate brokerage platform. The integration allows brokers using Buildout Showcase to syndicate eligible listings to ACE's marketplace, expanding exposure to qualified buyers whilst maintaining full control over distribution. The partnership provides brokers with centralised lead capture, buyer engagement tracking and improved transaction transparency. Brokers can activate the ACE syndication channel through their Buildout account settings at any time. ACE is a technology-driven marketplace combining institutional expertise with AI-powered marketing and buyer engagement analytics. Buildout serves over 50,000 commercial real estate professionals, automating the transaction lifecycle from marketing to commission. The syndication channel is now available to Buildout Showcase users.
MADISON, N.J. (May 22, 2025) - Coldwell Banker Commercial(R), a leading commercial real estate network, has deepened its partnership with Buildout, Inc. to streamline listing management for commercial brokers across its network.
CHICAGO - March 31, 2025 - PRLog - Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates (SPERRY) is deepening its partnership with Buildout, Inc., the leading provider of commercial real estate software solutions, by expanding the use of its industry-leading transaction management platform, called Manage & Close, across its U.S. affiliate network.
CHICAGO - Jan. 8, 2025 - PRLog.org - Built In announced that Buildout, Inc. was honored in its 2025 Best Places To Work Awards.
Chicago-based Buildout, a provider of software solutions for commercial real estate professionals, announced Tuesday the appointment of Helen Calvin as CEO, effective immediately.
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About Buildout
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Real Estate
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$8.3M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2010
Buildout is Hiring for 2 Jobs on Simplify!
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