# Fergus Software

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/fergus-software

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Auckland, New Zealand
- Website: www.fergus.com
- Total disclosed funding: $13M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 6, 2022)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Fergus Software Limited offers innovative job management software specifically designed for trades businesses, enabling them to enhance operational efficiency and streamline project management.Founded in 2012 in Auckland, New Zealand, Fergus Software Limited specializes in software solutions for trades businesses. The company was co-founded by Dan Pollard and Jordan Clist, with Dan Pollard currently serving as CEO. Fergus has successfully raised a total of NZD 15.000 mn through three funding rounds, with the latest funding being a Series B round amounting to NZD 15.000 mn, led by Octopus Investments on June 6, 2022. Fergus provides comprehensive job management software tailored for trades businesses, helping users streamline operations by cutting administrative tasks, scheduling jobs, and enhancing overall efficiency. The core functionalities of the software include automated invoice matching with supplier integrations, real-time job tracking, and tools for generating accurate quotes and managing teams. By offering seamless access to customer details, job files, photos, notes, and scheduling, Fergus empowers tradespeople, including electricians, plumbers, HVAC professionals, and builders, to manage projects effectively from initiation to completion. The software is designed for a diverse clientele, serving both sole traders and larger businesses with teams of up to 60 members. Fergus operates across multiple geographical markets, including Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, thus catering to a wide range of trades professionals within these regions.Fergus operates on a subscription-based revenue model, offering two primary pricing plans: Essentials and Pro. The Essentials plan is priced at NZD 48 per user per month, while the Pro plan is available for NZD 68 per user per month. Each plan includes core functionalities suited for the day-to-day operations of trades businesses, along with support services at no additional cost. Business transactions are typically structured around monthly subscriptions, allowing users to scale their accounts based on team size and operational needs. The software's design is aimed at maximizing efficiency for trades professionals, ensuring that services are billed accurately and promptly. Through this approach, Fergus enhances the financial management aspect of trades businesses, contributing to improved cash flow and operational success.In June 2022, Fergus Software Limited raised NZD 15.000 mn in Series B funding, led by new investor Octopus Ventures, with participation from returning investor EVP. This funding will be utilized to support product innovation and expansion across the UK. Fergus plans to enhance its software offerings and is focused on exploring new features that cater to the evolving needs of trades professionals.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 6, 2022, $9.5M — EVP, Octopus Investments
- Seed, Dec 14, 2017, $3.5M — EVP

## Investors

- EVP (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/evp) — Seed, Series B
- Octopus Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/octopus-investments) — Series B