Buildbuddy
IndustryBuilding materials
Founded2022; 3 years ago (2022)
FoundersJamie Menzies & Alix Baldwin
Area served
United Kingdom
ProductsBuilding materials
Websitewww.buildbuddy.co.uk

Buildbuddy is a UK price comparison website for the construction industry, founded in 2022. Aimed at SME builders and building firms, the site scans online building material prices, allowing visitors to compare costs across different retailers.[1]

Buildbuddy was co-founded by Alix Baldwin (previously MD at comparison site Funeral Choice)[2] and Jamie Menzies (Zebra Property Group)[3]. It raised £1m in seed capital in 2024[4] and has support from past and present executives from Skyscanner, including Shane Corstorphine.[5]  

In 2025 Buildbuddy was named one of Cemex Ventures Top 50 Contech Startups for 2025.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Sieg, Jennifer (2024-08-13). "How this tech start-up wants to rebuild the construction industry (from the ground up)". City AM. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  2. ^ Reporter, Seamus Doherty Property (2024-06-19). "Experienced entrepreneurs raise £1 million to launch the 'Skyscanner' of building materials". London Property News | londonlovesproperty.com. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  3. ^ "BUILDBUDDY LTD people - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  4. ^ "BuildBuddy secures £1m to innovate construction material procurement". Scottish Financial News. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  5. ^ Walker, Peter A. (2024-06-17). "Start-up raises £1 million to launch 'Skyscanner of building materials'". businessInsider. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  6. ^ "Cemex Ventures - Fostering the construction revolution". Retrieved 2025-12-11.