New investor Sumeru, JobNimbus co-founders, and existing investor Mainsail Partners back JobNimbus as an industry game changer making contractors heroes to their customers
Lehi, Utah – November 13, 2024 – JobNimbus, a game-changing SaaS provider for the roofing industry, today announced a $330 million growth investment from Sumeru Equity Partners (“Sumeru”). Existing investors including founder and CEO Ben Hodson, other co-founders Nick and Jason Wood, and Mainsail Partners will continue as investors in the business. This funding will help enable JobNimbus to scale its operations, expand product offerings, and continue its mission to transform the contractor technology space.
“This investment marks a significant milestone for JobNimbus and is a testament to the hard work of our incredible team,” said Ben Hodson, CEO of JobNimbus. “We chose Sumeru as our partner because of their expertise in scaling high-growth companies, and with this funding, we’ll continue to double down on our commitment to making contractors heroes, helping them drive their businesses forward with advanced technology.”
“JobNimbus is a unique company, transforming the day-to-day lives of contractors through aggressive product innovation and a mission-driven culture,” said Jason Babcoke, Sumeru Co-Founder and Managing Director, who will join the JobNimbus board of directors as part of the investment. “We are excited to partner with the JobNimbus and Mainsail teams to continue to scale the company, expand the platform, and create a clear category leader. JobNimbus is an ideal fit with our skill set helping founders and management teams scale SaaS businesses.”
Also joining the JobNimbus board of directors from Sumeru are Chris Litster, Paul Mercadante, Jack McCabe, and Blake Shott. Vinay Kashyap and KC Kanoff from Mainsail Partners will remain on the board.
“There’s a lot to be proud of from the last four years of our partnership with JobNimbus, from working together to expand the product suite and customer base, to completing three strategic acquisitions,” said Vinay Kashyap, Partner at Mainsail Partners. “Most importantly, JobNimbus has delivered on its mission to help roofing and residential contractors become heroes to their customers. We welcome the opportunity to partner with the Sumeru and JobNimbus teams to help drive the company’s continued growth and impact on the roofing industry.”
Read the Case Study: Building a Construction & Home Services Software Leader Through Strategic Growth
JobNimbus provides contractors with an all-in-one software that helps streamline their business operations. Contractors can quickly create quotes, order materials, and manage projects—all from a single, user-friendly platform. By simplifying these essential tasks, JobNimbus helps contractors save time and reduce overhead, empowering them to focus on growing their businesses.
The funding will be used to help accelerate product development, invest in AI-driven features, and scale the team to support growing demand from customers across the roofing industry. The company plans to expand significantly, with a focus on key roles in engineering, product development, and customer support.
