Handoff Raises $5.8M to Help Contractors Automate Their Businesses and Build Better Homes

Handoff raises $5.8M to help contractors automate their businesses and build better homes.

Today’s a big day for our team—we’re proud to officially announce Handoff, the AI-powered assistant built specifically to make life easier for residential contractors and homeowners. With more than 10,000 monthly active users already trusting us to handle over $6 billion in annualized construction projects, it’s an honor to stand behind the builders who create the spaces where life’s greatest moments happen.

And we’re just getting started.

AI That Speaks Contractor

From day one, our mission was simple: create the most trusted source of real-time construction data and turn it into an intuitive, contractor-focused tool. We saw that contractors were stuck relying on outdated methods—rules of thumb, old cost books, and rough estimates from memory—in a world that’s more unpredictable than ever.

With inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and global uncertainties, accurate real-time pricing isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Contractors deserve a better way.

So we spent years carefully building a construction data ecosystem, partnering with industry’s top materials suppliers, and working directly alongside thousands of contractors to gather real-world knowledge. We analyzed project after project by hand, then used this experience to build specialized AI models specifically tailored to the needs of residential contractors.

The result is Handoff—an AI assistant that truly “speaks contractor.”

Handoff is more than another AI tool—it’s your personal estimator, built on the real language and workflow of construction professionals. It’s reliable, straightforward, and ready to handle the repetitive tasks contractors hate, freeing them to focus on the craft they love.

“It has automated a large part of my estimates, huge help for a small and busy business like mine. Because I'm a small business all the internal work- estimating, take offs, supply chain, is all up to me. When I'm busy making sure my clients are happy and the job site is running smoothly handoff is helping to shorten my estimating and take off time.” — Connor S. from Shanahan Builds

Unlike traditional software, Handoff delivers instant value, right out of the box. No complex training, no tedious setup, no headaches. Just real-time estimates, automated workflows, and an AI-powered assistant that understands exactly what you’re trying to accomplish.

Built for the Folks Who Build Our Homes

Residential contractors—the men and women who wake up at dawn, hit the road, load lumber or tile, and spend long days making homes better—are the backbone of our communities. They’re the people behind the kitchens where families gather, the bathrooms that feel like personal retreats, and the decks where friends share laughs. Yet, despite their critical work, the software tools available to them have been frustratingly inadequate.

Existing construction software often misses the mark because it’s built for large corporations. Contractors know these tools well—and the headaches that come with them. They’re usually:

• Too complicated and cumbersome for small teams
• Way too expensive for the average residential contractor
• Disconnected from the daily workflow of job-site life
• Requiring dedicated administrative staff just to handle the technology

Residential contractors don’t have time for that. They need tools designed specifically around their workflow—tools that speak their language.

Why the name “Handoff”? Because contractors told us exactly what they needed: a way to hand off the repetitive, tedious admin work that keeps them stuck in paperwork instead of building great spaces. 

“Handoff has revolutionized my business's estimating process. By using AI to create detailed estimates from spoken project descriptions, it delivers accurate results with minimal need for adjustments. What used to take hours now takes minutes, allowing me to send out more estimates and increase potential work opportunities. This app has turned a previously dreaded task into something I enjoy, even for projects that might not pan out. While I hesitate to share this advantage with competitors, the developers deserve recognition for their stellar work. Handoff is an essential tool for anyone seeking efficiency and growth in their business.”  — Tim Platt from Fissle Construction

Strategic Funding and Partnerships to Accelerate Our Growth

To further support contractors, we’ve raised a $5.8 million strategic funding round from investors who believe deeply in our mission:

• Nemetschek Group, owners of Bluebeam, trusted by contractors everywhere for take-off automation
• Masco Corporation, the team behind admired brands like Behr® paint and Delta® faucets.
• Existing investors, including Initialized Capital, Afore, YC, and Greycroft Capital

“Handoff is bringing powerful AI to a segment long underserved by traditional software. We’re excited to support their growth and advance digital efficiency in residential con-struction.” – Tanja Kufner, Head of Startups & Venture Investments at Nemetschek Group

With their support, we’re accelerating product development and expanding our platform to cover even more areas contractors care about—from project management and materials ordering to financial management and client communications. The goal? To simplify every aspect of running a residential construction business.

Making Housing More Affordable, One Cost Estimate at a Time

Handoff aims to put residential construction on autopilot, helping contractors streamline their businesses, operate more efficiently, and lower their costs. These benefits don’t just make contractors’ lives easier—they also make housing more affordable and transparent for everyone.

This translates into:

• Better service quality for homeowners
• Clearer, real-time understanding of project costs and options
• Complete transparency from the first quote through the final invoice

Homeowners are also directly benefiting from Handoff. Some use our platform to confidently plan remodels, align clearly with their contractors on scope and budget, or even advocate effectively with their insurance providers after disasters.

“I've been using Handoff to fight with my insurance company and get a handle on the reality of rebuilding my home after losing everything in the Palisades Fire. It has allowed me to be 100x smarter and better equipped to rebuild. Handoff is amazing, and I've recommended it to everyone facing similar challenges.” — Wayne Ariola, Homeowner, Pacific Palisades, CA

We see a future where running a residential construction business is simpler and more transparent, opening doors for more contractors to enter the market, and empowering homeowners to effortlessly navigate their building or rebuilding projects with trusted, helpful AI support.

Handoff was created precisely for this future—to empower both the hardworking contractors who shape our communities and the homeowners relying on them to rebuild their lives.