By Brian Kovalesky, StartUp Beat Editor
Today’s early-stage startup funding and acquisitions news:
Honest Buildings, which has created a professional network for the urban real estate and construction industries, has closed a $5.5 million Series A funding round. The funding was led by RockPort Capital Partners and The Westly Group. The New York City-based startup is basically a marketplace that allows solutions providers (real estate agents, designers, etc.) to show off their work and connect providers with new projects. It was founded in 2011 by Riggs Kubiak (CEO), Cody Roberts (Development) and Garrett Kubiak (Community Development). The team previously raised $2 million in Seed funding in September of last year.
Vital Stats:
Website: www.honestbuildings.com
HQ: New York City
Year Founded: 2011
Founders: Riggs Kubiak, Cody Roberts, Garrett Kubiak
Investors: RockPort Capital Partners, The Westly Group (Series A)
Innovation: A marketplace that connects real estate/building professionals and service providers.
Total Funding: $7.5 million
(Sources: Honest Buildings, TechCrunch, LinkedIn)
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