Tough Leaf provides software to unify the subcontractor sourcing, outreach, and compliance workflow for construction teams. The platform supports over 100 certification types and manages documentation from bid through project completion. This integration helps prime contractors meet participation goals, reduce compliance risk, and accelerate project timelines.
Funding
$7.6M raised to dateRaised 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Construction firms often struggle to identify and engage with certified diverse subcontractors (MBE, WBE, DBE, SBE, SDVOB) to meet project diversity goals and compliance requirements. Sourcing qualified bidders from diverse firms can be time-consuming, involving outdated databases and manual outreach processes. This can lead to a limited number of bids and potential difficulties in meeting project deadlines and compliance standards.
Solution
Tough Leaf provides a technology platform that streamlines the process of sourcing, vetting, and procuring bids from certified small, local, and diverse subcontractors. The platform leverages a database of over 200,000 active subcontractors nationwide, automatically matching them to project requirements and monitoring their certifications with federal, state, and local agencies. By automating outreach and providing up-to-date vendor profiles, Tough Leaf helps construction companies increase the number of qualified bids, stimulate competition, and ensure compliance on every project. The platform also documents every outreach interaction, providing a solid audit trail for good-faith documentation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes general contractors, owners, developers, and government agencies seeking to meet diversity requirements and increase competition in their bidding processes. The platform also serves diverse firms looking for relevant bid opportunities.
Features
- AI-powered matching algorithm to connect contractors with relevant diverse subcontractors
- Vetting and monitoring of subcontractor certifications across all 50 states
- Automated outreach tools to streamline communication with potential bidders
- Centralized platform for managing project requirements, vendor profiles, and bid procurement
- Reporting and tracking tools to monitor diversity participation and compliance
- Good-faith documentation to support compliance efforts
- Integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud