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XBuild

Category: Computer Vision

An AI-native construction platform that leverages computer vision to automate high-precision residential roofing estimates and material takeoffs. XBuild was founded in 2021. The company is led by Jahan Khanna. Based in San Francisco, USA. Team size: 10-50. Total funding raised: $19.0M. Latest round: Series A (Jan 2025). Key investors include ["N47","Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)","Rackhouse Ventures"].

Founded
2021
Headquarters
San Francisco, USA
Team size
10-50
Total funding
$19.0M

Value proposition

Eliminates the need for manual site visits and hand-measurements by providing instant, high-accuracy 3D roof models and material lists, significantly increasing sales velocity and reducing overhead.

Products and solutions

["XBuild Estimating (AI-powered roofing tool)","Automated Material Takeoff Generator","High-Resolution 3D Roof Modeling Engine","Contractor Sales & Workflow Integration Suite"]

Unique value

Unlike traditional static aerial reports, XBuild provides an interactive, AI-driven environment that converts raw imagery into actionable construction data in real-time, specifically optimized for the 'no-bid' problem in roofing.

Target customer

Residential roofing contractors, exterior remodeling companies, and construction sales teams.

Industries served

["Construction Technology (ConTech)","Residential Roofing","Property Technology (PropTech)","Insurance & Claims"]

Technology advantage

Proprietary computer vision models capable of sub-inch measurement accuracy from aerial imagery, combined with an automated logic engine that translates geometry into precise material orders (Bill of Materials).

How they differentiate

XBuild differentiates through an 'AI-native' approach that provides instant, high-precision 3D models and automated Bills of Materials (BOM) directly from aerial imagery. Unlike incumbents that often require manual review or provide static reports, XBuild offers an interactive environment designed to solve the 'no-bid' problem by automating the estimation logic in real-time.

Main competitors

["EagleView","Hover","Roofr"]

Key partnerships

["N47 (Lead Investor)","Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)","Rackhouse Ventures"]

Notable customers

["Residential roofing contractors","Exterior remodeling companies","Construction sales organizations"]

Major milestones

["Company founded in 2021 by former Uber, Postmates, and Sidecar engineering leaders","Successfully raised $19M Series A led by Founders Fund in January 2025","Official commercial launch of the AI Estimating tool for roofers in January 2025"]

Growth metrics

Transitioned from stealth mode to commercial launch in January 2025; targeting the $2.1T construction industry starting with the residential roofing segment.

Market positioning

AI-native disruptor in the residential construction and roofing technology (ConTech) sector.

Geographic focus

North America (primarily United States)

Patents and IP

No specific public patent filings disclosed; utilizes proprietary computer vision algorithms and trade-secret data processing pipelines.

About Jahan Khanna

Jahan Khanna is a veteran technology leader with a track record of scaling high-growth engineering organizations. He was the CTO and Co-founder of Sidecar (one of the pioneers of ride-sharing, whose assets were acquired by GM), and subsequently served as VP of Engineering at Postmates and Director of Engineering at Uber (2016–2021).

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