Shovels Analysis: $8M Raised
What is Shovels?
API for building permits and contractors
Location
Lafayette, United States
Employees
11-50
Founded
2022
Company Category
Database Providers
Company Vertical
Construction
Product Features & Capabilities
- Shovels Online for data exploration
- Shovels API for programmatic access
- Database Access for Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery
- GIS integration for mapping
- Chuck AI for natural language queries
Use Cases
Identify active contractors for building materials suppliers; Track electrification progress for energy companies; Enhance site selection for real estate professionals; Automate data access for construction technology firms; Monitor competitor activity in telecommunications
Other Considerations
Serves over 3.3 million contractors; Adds 5 million new permits monthly; Provides comprehensive documentation and customer support; Achieved SOC 2 compliance; Transparent about data coverage gaps
Claycom Integration
Shovels integrates with Clay.com by providing automated data pipelines for prospecting, which allows users to access a comprehensive database of over 170 million building permits and 3 million contractors. This integration enables users to filter data by geographic location and permit types, facilitating the creation of structured lead lists without the need for manual research. The collaboration significantly reduces the time and costs associated with prospecting, helping users uncover high-intent prospects that traditional methods might miss.
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