Co-founder & CEO
Profile summary: MS in Human Computer Interaction at Iowa State University
Cedar
Cedar provides a unified platform for managing and optimizing construction project data across the entire lifecycle. The system centralizes documentation, scheduling, and financial tracking to improve operational visibility for general contractors and owners. This integration streamlines workflows, reduces administrative overhead, and supports data-driven decision-making on site.
- Construction Technology
- Enterprise Software
Updated 7 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$3MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
across 1 round
+3$3M · Seed
Announced Oct 2023
Disclosed cumulative: $3M
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Product
Problem
Residential construction projects face challenges in efficiently identifying suitable properties and navigating complex zoning regulations. The process from land acquisition to permitting is often time-consuming due to fragmented information and the need for manual site analysis.
Solution
Cedar is a web-based platform designed to streamline residential construction by integrating property search, site analysis, zoning compliance, and financial modeling into a unified interface. The platform provides algorithmic site development options that align with local regulations and market-validated design typologies, reducing the time required from land acquisition to permitting. Cedar offers tools for exploring properties, analyzing site potential, and collaborative planning with stakeholders. The platform's algorithmic approach considers zoning, land development codes, permitting data, and development incentives to identify viable development options.
Target Audience
Cedar's primary customers are real estate professionals, architects, and land developers involved in residential construction projects.
Features
- Property search functionality to identify suitable properties based on specific development goals.
- Market-tested typologies through a national housing library, providing development options validated by the market and compliant with local zoning requirements.
- Collaborative site planning tools for real-time project sharing, review, and planning with stakeholders.
- Algorithmic site development that provides a direct feedback loop between zoning, land development code, permitting data, and development incentives.