About BuildBuddy

An introduction to BuildBuddy

Founded by industry professionals, BuildBuddy is a next-generation technology platform for the construction industry. Leveraging data and technology, BuildBuddy empowers SME builders and construction professionals to plan, manage and optimise the materials buying process.

Trade professionals using BuildBuddy can instantly scan their local merchants, specialist players and larger national retailers all in one place. We enable you to quickly find the materials you’re looking for, see accurate and real-time prices and then work out the best basket combination to suit your needs. We’ve been building our technology since 2022 and we think it’s truly next-generation for the industry.

Merchants partnered with BuildBuddy benefit from increased market reach, seamless procurement processes and access to localised market data and forecasting. The result is enhanced growth and increased operational efficiencies. BuildBuddy’s founding team combines construction, technology and marketplace expertise and we’re super excited to be developing BuildBuddy and helping SMEs across the industry.

The BuildBuddy founding team

Developed by an experienced team, where first-hand construction experience meets proven marketplace execution

  • Jamie Menzies profile picture
    Jamie Menzies
    Co-founder and Partnerships LeadCo-founder of Zebra Property Group and SME construction expertView Jamie on LinkedIn
  • Alix Baldwin profile picture
    Alix Baldwin
    Co-founder and Product leadDirector of price comparison platform Funeral Choice and marketplace expertView Alix on LinkedIn
  • Dave Archer profile picture
    Dave Archer
    Founding Engineerex-Senior Principal Engineer at Skyscanner and start-up founderView Dave on LinkedIn
  • Michal Marciniak profile picture
    Michal Marciniak
    Software EngineerFull stack developer with growth experience at European start-ups and scale-upsView Michal on LinkedIn

Backed by a world-class network of strategic advisors, investors and industry gurus

  • Shane Corstorphine profile picture
    Shane Corstorphine
    Senior Advisorex-Skyscanner C-Suite, Non-executive Board member for VC backed scale ups and marketplace expert
  • Antony Alberti profile picture
    Antony Alberti
    InvestorFounder and owner, Thackeray Developments
  • Lindsay Rix-Broom profile picture
    Lindsay Rix-Broom
    InvestorExperienced leader in banking and insurance
  • Andrew Phillips profile picture
    Andrew Phillips
    InvestorCTO, Skyscanner
  • Ogilvie Rolland profile picture
    Ogilvie Rolland
    Investor and Retail partnerFounder, The Paint Shed
  • Stuart Middleton profile picture
    Stuart Middleton
    InvestorCCO, Skyscanner
  • Ian Thomas profile picture
    Ian Thomas
    InvestorCo-founder, LendInvest
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Work with us or get in touch

We’d love to hear your feedback, ideas or general thoughts on what we’re building. We’re also on the lookout for materials experts, industry gurus and of course SME builders and retailers to join our platform.