Bastia provides a subscription‑based service that secures construction firms’ invoices and legal liens, ensuring they are paid on agreed terms. By handling claim filing and risk management, the platform reduces reliance on costly hourly lawyers and automates payment tracking from project start to delivery.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Construction firms and subcontractors often face delayed or unpaid invoices because securing legal liens and managing claim filings require costly hourly lawyers and complex administrative processes.
Solution
Bastia offers a subscription‑based platform that automates the filing of legal liens and claim notices for construction projects. The service guides users through risk assessment, generates the required documentation, and tracks payment status from contract start to project completion. By handling lien denunciation and legal compliance digitally, Bastia reduces reliance on expensive legal counsel and speeds up payment collection. The platform provides a centralized dashboard for monitoring outstanding invoices, legal claim progress, and compliance deadlines, helping firms maintain cash flow without manual paperwork.
Target Audience
Primary customers are small to medium‑size construction companies, subcontractors, and trade specialists who need reliable lien protection and invoice assurance across Quebec’s construction market.
Features
- Automated generation and filing of legal lien notices (hypothèque légale) within statutory timeframes
- Integrated risk assessment tools that identify which contracts require lien protection
- Real‑time payment tracking dashboard with alerts for overdue invoices and upcoming legal deadlines
- Subscription pricing that replaces per‑hour lawyer fees, lowering overall legal costs
- Secure document storage and encrypted transmission of claim filings to relevant authorities
- Support for multiple construction trades (excavation, masonry, plumbing, electrical, etc.) with customizable workflow templates