Bidblox February Newsletter

We've hit double digits in Beta user onboardings!

Here are a few key updates in the last one month

Yes! We’ve hit 10 Beta User onboardings!

  • Beta Onboarding Success 
    We’ve successfully onboarded 10 beta users! The journey wasn’t easy, but it was incredibly rewarding—giving us valuable insights into user adoption, onboarding, and system usability expectations.

  • Building What’s Next 
    We're actively integrating beta user feedback while developing two major features: distributed workflows with our Sub Workspace and General Contractor Procurement module.

  • Distribution Strategy

    We are establishing a strong foundation for a distribution strategy that seamlessly aligns with our product. Engaging in meaningful conversations with customers and industry leaders has played a crucial role in shaping our approach.

  • Gratitude to Our Supporters 
    A huge thank you to our mentors and industry champions—your guidance and belief in us drive our journey forward!

What We're Building

  • Beta User Feedback to features: We're actively incorporating early user feedback, refining how we analyze RFPs and proposal data to better align with real-world need:

    1. Our AI now extracts key measurements more precisely, presenting it in a more complete manner, enabling users to quickly assess project requirements.

    2. We've updated user group categories to address the highly specific needs of our users.

  • Two New Development Components (Final Testing Stages):

    1. General Contractor & Procurement Module: designed to streamline trade package management, allowing teams to compare quotes and lead letters with ease. We are generating scopes of work for trade packages using complicated spec documents, helping teams quickly define requirements.

    2. Subcontractor Workspace: a dedicated space for subcontractors to manage and submit proposals, optimized for an intuitive workflow to improve efficiency in handling subcontractor submissions and follow-up discussions.

  • Live Demo: Curious to see what we’ve built? Schedule your demo below!

Our Project Focus

  • Building with Purpose 
    We're continuously developing new features based on customer requests while ensuring our beta users’ feedback shapes the platform’s evolution.

  • Funding & Growth 
    We've been engaging with angel investors, receiving valuable feedback, support, and key introductions. Our goal? To close an angel round by the end of Q1.

  • Key Insight: Product + Distribution 
    Launching our MVP and onboarding beta users reinforced a crucial lesson—in construction, distribution is just as vital as the product itself. Our GTM strategy is in motion from day one, seamlessly integrated into our product’s foundation.

We got recognized!

What’s Next

  • User Onboarding 
    We’re focused on expanding our beta user base, gathering valuable feedback, testing our product, and shaping a clear path to commercialization.

  • Integrations for Growth 
    Integrations play a key role in both our product and distribution strategies. We're actively engaging with key players in the ecosystem to explore how we can integrate our product with theirs.

  • Customer-Driven Features 
    As we onboard more users and build our pipeline, we’re also setting up a roadmap for the next few months. Currently, we have about 30 customer-requested features lined up, and we're working on a prioritization plan to ensure we deliver what matters most.

What we're seeking

  • We’re seeking introductions to angel investors, whether from our industry or beyond, as we aim to close an angel round end of quarter one.

  • Introductions to customers in AEC industry (in Canada & US) for beta trials. Ready to see our product in action? Book your demo below!

Special Thanks

Special thanks to our mentors and supporters in our start-up journey

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