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Bobyard

Category: Computer Vision

An AI-powered platform that automates construction takeoffs and estimates using computer vision and NLP to convert blueprints into accurate bids in minutes. Bobyard was founded in 2023. The company is led by Michael Ding. Based in San Francisco, USA. Team size: 10-50. Total funding raised: $38.63M. Latest round: Series A ($35M, December 2025). Key investors include ["8VC (Lead)","Pear VC","Primary Venture Partners","Tishman Speyer","RXR","Caffeinated Capital","Merrick Ventures"].

Founded
2023
Headquarters
San Francisco, USA
Team size
10-50
Total funding
$38.63M

Value proposition

Makes cost estimates up to 10x faster while eliminating costly mistakes by automating 70% of the quantity and material takeoff process that traditionally takes hours of manual work

Products and solutions

["AI Landscaping Takeoffs with Pattern Search","Automated Quantity and Material Takeoff System","Computer Vision Blueprint Analysis Engine","Bid Generation and Cost Estimation Platform","Edge Finder and Length Hinting Tools"]

Unique value

Teaches machines to understand blueprints by running dozens of proprietary computer vision models simultaneously for symbol counting, linear measurement, area detection, and text parsing, specifically optimized for messy, real-world construction drawings rather than generic document processing

Target customer

Commercial landscaping contractors initially, expanding to drywall, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and framing contractors

Industries served

["Commercial Landscaping","Construction","Landscape Construction","Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC)"]

Technology advantage

Foundational computer vision research built from scratch for construction plans, achieving >95% first-run accuracy and automating 90%+ of takeoff tasks while maintaining estimator control for review and editing

How they differentiate

AI-native construction takeoff automation with trade-specific computer vision models that interpret blueprints like seasoned estimators, starting with landscaping as a complex vertical beachhead

Main competitors

["Kreo","PlanSwift (ConstructConnect)","STACK Construction Technologies"]

Key partnerships

["8VC (lead Series A investor)","Pear VC (early investor)","Primary Venture Partners","Tishman Speyer","RXR","Caffeinated Capital","Merrick Ventures"]

Notable customers

["Chopper Landscaping (case study: $350K in new work won, 50%+ time reduction)","K&D Landscaping","New Path Landscape"]

Major milestones

["Founded in 2023 by Stanford-trained engineer Michael Ding","Raised $3.63M Seed round in December 2023","Achieved platform of choice status for leading commercial landscaping contractors","Secured $35M Series A led by 8VC in December 2025","Announced expansion into drywall, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and framing trades"]

Growth metrics

65% reduction in takeoff times, 3-5x more bids per estimator, up to 70% automation of takeoff process, 10x faster cost estimates

Market positioning

AI-first challenger in construction takeoff software, initially focused on landscaping contractors with 70% automation of quantity/material takeoff processes

Geographic focus

United States, primarily serving commercial contractors across landscaping and expanding to drywall, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and framing trades

Patents and IP

No registered patents disclosed as of latest update, though founded in 2023 with likely pending applications

About Michael Ding

Stanford-trained engineer and award-winning mathematician. Founded Bobyard to introduce AI to construction's most outdated and under-digitized sectors. Former Stanford computer science and AI researcher.

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