

BuildOps
By BuildOps
BuildOps is a cloud-based field service and project management platform designed specifically for commercial specialty contractors in industries such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety. The platform integrates service management, project tracking, dispatching, invoicing, and analytics into a unified system to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
BuildOps was founded in August 2018 by Alok Chanani, Steve Chew, and Neeraj Mittal. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and has grown rapidly due to its focus on solving operational inefficiencies in commercial contracting.
BuildOps has raised a total of $226 million across multiple funding rounds:
Series C: March 2025, $127M led by Meritech Capital Partners
As of 2025, BuildOps is valued at $1 billion, officially making it a unicorn
BuildOps offers a comprehensive suite of tools for commercial contractors:
BuildOps has made at least one acquisition, though details are limited. The company continues to expand its platform capabilities, including integrations with Snowflake, REST APIs, and webhook callbacks for real-time data exchange.
Recent updates include:
BuildOps is a veteran-owned company with a mission to empower the people who keep America’s infrastructure running. The team emphasizes:
BuildOps serves commercial contractors across North America, with a growing user base in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety. Customers range from small businesses to large multi-division firms. The platform is praised for: