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Rhumbix is a technology company.
Rhumbix provides comprehensive field data software that digitizes and streamlines critical construction workflows into a unified cloud-based platform. This system enables mobile data collection directly from project sites, consolidating processes such as timekeeping, production tracking, time and materials reporting, and health and safety documentation. The platform delivers actionable project execution insights, enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy for construction management.
The company was co-founded in 2013 by Zach Scheel and Drew DeWalt. Both founders bring a background in the United States Navy, with Scheel having served as a Naval Civil Engineer Officer and DeWalt as a Naval Submarine officer. Their experience in demanding operational environments informed the foundational insight that led to creating a technology solution aimed at improving data management and operational effectiveness within the construction industry.
Rhumbix primarily serves construction project managers, supervisors, and the broader field workforce, offering tools designed to support their daily operations. The company's vision centers on continuously improving how the world is designed and constructed by empowering the construction workforce with innovative technology. This forward-looking approach aims to enhance productivity and safety across various projects.
Rhumbix has raised $57.8M across 7 funding rounds.
Rhumbix has raised $57.8M in total across 7 funding rounds.
Rhumbix has raised $57.8M across 7 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $11.0M Other Equity in September 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2021 | $11M Venture Round | Blackhorn Ventures, Tenfore Holdings | Darren Bechtel, Glynn Capital, Greylock Partners, TFX Capital | Announced |
| Sep 1, 2021 | $11M Series U | Blackhorn Ventures, Tenfore Holdings | Bessemer Venture Partners, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Kayyak Ventures, Rainfall Ventures, Task Force X Capital, Unless, Darren Bechtel, Glynn Capital, Greylock Partners | Announced |
| Jun 20, 2019 | $14.3M Series B | Trevor Zimmerman, DAN Levine | Glynn Capital, Greylock Partners, S28 Capital, South Park Ventures | Announced |
| Aug 15, 2018 | $8M Venture Round | JIM Lynch | — | Announced |
| Oct 18, 2017 | $7.3M Venture Round | Raymond Levitt | Glynn Capital, Greylock Partners, Kiddar Capital, S28 Capital | Announced |
| Nov 10, 2015 | $5.1M Series A | Jerry Chen | Raymond Levitt | Announced |
| Mar 1, 2014 | $1M Seed | — | Bessemer Venture Partners, Brick & Mortar Ventures, DN Capital, FJ Labs, OVO Fund, Rainfall Ventures, Think + Ventures | Announced |
Rhumbix is a mobile-first, cloud-based platform providing field and workforce management solutions for the construction industry, including tools for timekeeping, production tracking, T&M (time and materials) tracking, daily construction reports, payroll management, and analytics.[1][2][3][4][5] It serves general contractors, trade contractors, subcontractors, project owners, and public sector entities by digitizing field workflows to deliver real-time data insights, reducing paperwork by up to 90-95%, improving labor productivity, and addressing challenges like supply disruptions, labor shortages, and rising costs.[1][4][6] The platform connects field workers with office teams, enabling faster decisions on labor, equipment, and materials, and is used by major players like Turner Construction and DPR, with strong growth in capturing millions of timekeeping hours across numerous projects.[1][3]
Founded in 2014 in Lafayette, California, by Navy veterans with deep construction industry experience, Rhumbix emerged to bridge the gap between field-level workers and home office management through real-time data capture and insights.[1][2][3] The founders drew from their service-oriented backgrounds in construction, technology, engineering, and product design to create a "worker-first" platform, prioritizing usability by collaborating directly with construction teams during development.[3][4] Early traction came from focusing on core pain points like accurate timekeeping and reporting, evolving into a comprehensive suite that has since powered reporting on thousands of projects and gained adoption among North America's largest contractors.[1][3]
Rhumbix rides the wave of digital transformation in construction, a historically paper-heavy industry facing labor shortages, cost pressures, and infrastructure booms, by delivering data-centric tools that unlock real-time productivity analytics.[1][6] Its timing aligns with rising needs for efficiency amid supply chain issues and a shift toward tech adoption, helping contractors optimize resources and compete—evident in cultural changes at users like Beldon Roofing.[1][6] In the ecosystem, it accelerates smarter building practices, influences peers by proving field-to-office connectivity drives value, and stands out among competitors like Raken or Riskcast through its veteran-led, construction-specific focus on workforce empowerment.[1][2]
Rhumbix is poised for expansion by deepening analytics, integrating more AI-driven forecasting, and targeting global infrastructure projects as construction tech matures. Trends like labor scarcity and sustainable building will amplify demand for its productivity tools, potentially evolving its influence toward ecosystem-wide standards for field data. With its field-first momentum, Rhumbix exemplifies how targeted tech humanizes construction, delivering the competitive edge that started with simplifying a foreman's timecard.
Rhumbix has raised $57.8M in total across 7 funding rounds.
Rhumbix's investors include Blackhorn Ventures, Tenfore Holdings, Darren Bechtel, Glynn Capital, Greylock Partners, TFX Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Brick & Mortar Ventures, Kayyak Ventures, Rainfall Ventures, Task Force X Capital, Unless.