# Trade Hounds

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/trade-hounds

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.tradehounds.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.7M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 12, 2020)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Trade Hounds, Inc. is a social networking platform designed specifically for tradespeople in the United States, supporting over 400,000 users in their professional networking and skill-sharing activities.Founded in 2016 in Boston, US, Trade Hounds provides a platform for tradespeople to connect and share experiences. The company has raised USD 3.2 mn in Seed funding as of June 12, 2020, co-led by Brick & Mortar Ventures and Alpaca VC, with additional support from CCS Construction Staffing, Inc. and Suffolk Construction. David Bauders and David Broomhead serve as co-CEOs of the company.Trade Hounds primarily operates a social networking app that aids tradespeople in connecting, comparing salaries, and earning rewards. The app features tools like the Trade Hounds Supply House Map to help users find local supplies, catering to professionals in construction, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC sectors across the United States.Trade Hounds generates revenue through its app, employing strategies such as partnerships and sponsorships while offering potential premium features. The app serves as a free platform for users and provides businesses advertising opportunities, focusing on the trades industry without disclosing specific pricing structures.In June 2020, Trade Hounds secured USD 3.2 mn in Seed funding aimed at expanding its user base, launching a dedicated jobs platform, and increasing team size. The funding will support efforts to enhance community engagement and provide additional resources for tradespeople, with specific plans to broaden its geographic reach and improve app functionality in the near future.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 12, 2020, $3.2M — Alpaca, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Suffolk Construction, CCS Construction Staffing, Inc.
- Seed, Aug 1, 2018, $1.5M — Hyperplane Venture Capital

## Investors

- Hyperplane Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hyperplane-venture-capital) — Seed
- Alpaca (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alpaca) — Seed
- Brick & Mortar Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/brick-mortar-ventures) — Seed
- Suffolk Construction — Seed
- CCS Construction Staffing, Inc. — Seed