Trade Hounds is a mobile app that connects over 350,000 trade workers, facilitating job-related discussions and employment opportunities while allowing users to compare pay rates in their area. The platform also features a Supply House Map to locate materials nearby, enabling tradespeople to network and showcase their skills effectively.
Funding
$8.4M 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
Tradespeople often lack dedicated platforms to connect with peers, showcase their work, and discover job opportunities tailored to their skills. Existing social networks don't cater specifically to the needs of skilled trade workers, making it difficult to find relevant information and build professional connections.
Solution
Trade Hounds is a mobile application designed to serve as a professional network for skilled tradespeople. The platform enables users to connect with other professionals in their field, share project photos, and participate in trade-related discussions. It also provides tools for comparing salaries, locating nearby supply houses, and discovering employment opportunities. By focusing specifically on the skilled trades, Trade Hounds aims to foster a supportive community where users can learn, network, and advance their careers.
Target Audience
The primary users are skilled trades workers, including but not limited to plumbers, electricians, carpenters, welders, and HVAC technicians, seeking to connect with peers, find job opportunities, and stay informed about industry trends.
Features
- Professional networking tools for connecting with tradespeople across various disciplines
- Image-sharing capabilities for showcasing completed projects and works in progress
- Salary comparison feature to evaluate compensation against industry standards in specific regions
- Supply House Map to quickly locate nearby suppliers and materials
- Job board functionality for discovering and applying for relevant job openings
- Company profiles that allow businesses to post jobs and manage their presence on the platform
- Push notifications for job alerts, messages, and community updates