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§ Private Profile · Montréal, QC, Canada
RenoRun is a technology company.
RenoRun operates an e-commerce platform facilitating the procurement and delivery of construction and building materials directly to job sites. The company’s integrated technology and logistics network streamline the supply chain, enabling contractors to efficiently order a wide array of necessary supplies for their projects. It offers a convenient solution for managing material acquisition, aiming to reduce delays and improve operational efficiency for construction professionals.
The company was co-founded in 2017 by Eamonn O’Rourke, whose extensive experience of over two decades in home building provided the foundational insight for RenoRun. Observing the significant time and resources contractors expended away from job sites sourcing materials, O’Rourke recognized an opportunity to introduce a technology-driven solution. His firsthand understanding of industry inefficiencies directly informed the creation of a platform designed to address these critical pain points.
RenoRun serves contractors, builders, and various construction professionals who seek a more efficient method for material acquisition. The company’s overarching vision is to empower these professionals by simplifying complex logistical challenges inherent in construction. It aspires to be the primary, single-source platform for general contractors, leveraging technology to enhance productivity and ultimately help construct the built environment.
RenoRun has raised $160.0M across 3 funding rounds.
RenoRun has raised $160.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
RenoRun was a technology-driven e-commerce platform for construction and building materials, founded in 2017 in Montreal, Canada, that enabled contractors, construction professionals, and renovation teams to plan, source, and receive scheduled or just-in-time deliveries of supplies like lumber, drywall, insulation, shingles, hardware, doors, and paint[1][2][3][4]. It served contractors managing multiple job sites, solving inefficiencies such as time wasted procuring materials from hardware stores, supply shortages delaying projects, and fragmented vendor coordination by offering a centralized app for ordering, predictable delivery, and features like "buy now, pay later" financing[3][4]. The company raised $161-173M from investors including Tiger Global Management and Sozo Ventures, grew to 15,000+ customers and 500 employees across six markets in the US and Canada (including Toronto, Omaha, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.), and reported 3x yearly growth since inception before shutting down in April 2023 amid a cash crunch[1][2][3][4].
RenoRun was co-founded by construction industry veterans Eamonn O’Rourke (CEO, former President at ORC Homes), Joelle Chartrand (VP of Culture, former Directing Manager at Vagabond Studio), and others who identified a core pain point after decades in the sector across Ireland, Australia, and Canada: contractors spending excessive time away from job sites buying materials[2][3][4]. Before launching, the founders validated demand by observing over 1,000 contractors and workers visiting Montreal hardware stores hourly, prompting them to build a "contractor-centric" platform for faster, tech-enabled delivery[4]. Pivotal early traction came during the pandemic with demand for contactless options, leading to a $142M Series B in February 2022 led by Tiger Global, fueling expansion into US markets like Chicago and Washington, D.C.[2][3][5][6].
RenoRun rode the construction tech (ConTech) wave, digitizing a fragmented $1T+ global industry plagued by supply chain delays, labor shortages, and manual procurement amid post-pandemic housing booms and infrastructure spending[1][3]. Its timing capitalized on e-commerce surges in B2B materials during COVID, mirroring successes like Bluon in HVAC or AssemblyDrop in procurement, while competing in a top-10 ConTech ranking for growth and funding resilience[1]. By streamlining deliveries and vendor aggregation, it influenced the ecosystem toward efficiency platforms, pressuring big-box suppliers and inspiring peers like Rundoo in hardware software[1][2].
RenoRun exemplified ConTech ambition but succumbed to cash burn and market headwinds, filing for bankruptcy in 2023 after rapid scaling[1][2]. Its legacy endures in validating on-demand materials delivery, likely accelerating acquisitions or pivots by survivors like Faire-integrated Shopify tools. Looking ahead, rising AI-driven procurement, labor shortages, and green building mandates will propel similar platforms; RenoRun's playbook—founder-led validation and financing innovations—positions its alumni and IP to reshape contractor workflows in a maturing ecosystem. This rise-and-fall underscores ConTech's high-stakes evolution from disruption to sustainability[1][3].
RenoRun has raised $160.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
RenoRun's investors include Sozo Ventures, Tiger Global Management, Andreessen Horowitz, Boon Fund, Greylock, Lobby Capital, Scott Sandell, Real Ventures, Robot Ventures, Greg Brockman, Jim Pitkow, Matt Mazzeo.
RenoRun has raised $160.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $140.0M Series B in January 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2022 | $140M Series B | Sozo Ventures, Tiger Global Management | Andreessen Horowitz, Boon Fund, Greylock, Lobby Capital, Scott Sandell, Real Ventures, Robot Ventures, Greg Brockman, JIM Pitkow, Matt Mazzeo, Scott Belsky, Stacy Brown Philpot | Announced |
| Oct 1, 2019 | $17M Series A | Magaly Charbonneau, Andrew Beebe | N49p Ventures, Real Ventures, Stellar Capital, Gautam Gupta, Maple VC, ScaleUP Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank | Announced |
| Jan 1, 2019 | $3M Seed | Real Ventures | N49p Ventures, Stellar Capital, Gautam Gupta, Matt Roberts | Announced |