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§ Private Profile · Calgary, Canada
Construction management software platform and marketplace for residential contractors, streamlining project management, estimating, and invoicing.
Bolster has raised $22.0M across 3 funding rounds.
Key people at Bolster.
Bolster was founded in 2015 by Mike Bignold (Founder).
Bolster has raised $22.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Bolster is a construction management software platform that facilitates the estimating, buying, selling, and administration of residential building projects. The company provides a subscription-based solution that consolidates quoting, client presentations, and invoicing into a single interactive marketplace connecting general contractors, subcontractors, and consumers. Operating with a team of 25 employees, the platform maintains a database of over 114,000 real construction items and processed an estimated $200 million in project sales during 2021. Operating originally under the corporate name CostCertified, the enterprise participated in the Y Combinator Summer 2021 accelerator batch under the guidance of primary partner Brad Flora. Following this accelerator program, the company secured $8.45 million in seed funding in October 2021 to expand its residential construction software capabilities. Bolster was founded in 2015 by chief executive officer Mike Bignold.
Key people at Bolster.
Bolster was founded in 2015 by Mike Bignold (Founder).
Bolster has raised $22.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Bolster's investors include Foundry Group, 645 Ventures, Base10 (Base10 Partners), DNA Capital, Elevate Ventures, Foundation Capital, Greylock, High Alpha, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Lightbank, Matchstick Ventures, Maven Ventures.
Bolster is a construction management software platform that revolutionizes how residential construction projects are bought, sold, and managed. It offers an end-to-end digital solution that enables contractors to estimate faster, manage projects efficiently, and facilitate payments seamlessly, all while providing homeowners an interactive, e-commerce-like experience for selecting upgrades and options. The platform serves general contractors, subcontractors, retailers, and homeowners, addressing the inefficiencies of traditional, manual estimation and project management processes. Bolster’s tools help contractors save time, win more jobs, increase profitability, and get paid faster, driving significant growth in the residential construction sector[1][2][3][6][7].
Founded in 2015 by Mike Bignold in Calgary, Alberta, Bolster began as CostCertified, born from Bignold’s frustration with outdated and inefficient construction estimation methods while running his own contracting business. He envisioned a platform that would transform the construction industry by digitizing and streamlining the entire buying and selling process. After diving full-time into the project in 2017, CostCertified came out of beta in late 2020 and quickly gained traction, facilitating over $200 million in construction projects sold through the platform by 2021. The company rebranded to Bolster and has since raised record seed funding, including completing the prestigious Y Combinator accelerator program, signaling strong investor confidence and rapid growth[1][3].
Bolster rides the growing trend of digital transformation in the construction industry, a sector historically slow to adopt technology. The timing is critical as rising labor costs, supply chain complexities, and increasing homeowner expectations demand more efficient, transparent, and customer-friendly solutions. Bolster’s platform addresses these market forces by digitizing the entire residential construction workflow, from initial estimate to final payment, thus improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. By pioneering an interactive marketplace and integrated management tools, Bolster influences the broader ecosystem by setting new standards for how construction services are marketed, sold, and managed digitally[1][3][7].
Bolster is positioned to continue expanding its market presence by enhancing its platform with new features that meet evolving industry needs. Trends such as increased demand for digital customer experiences, real-time data integration, and automation will shape its trajectory. As Bolster scales, it may further consolidate construction workflows and deepen its marketplace capabilities, potentially becoming the dominant platform for residential construction transactions. Its influence is likely to grow as more contractors and homeowners seek streamlined, transparent, and efficient construction project management solutions, reinforcing Bolster’s role as a transformative force in the industry[1][3][7].
Bolster has raised $22.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $11.0M Series B in January 2022.
