Congratulations to our portfolio company, Trestle, on their recent investment led by Camber Creek, a leading investor in the future of the built environment.
We first invested in Trestle alongside Lerer Hippeau, MetaProp, Alumni Ventures, The LegalTech Fund, Redbud VC, and Meridian Ventures after meeting co-founder & CEO Victor Zhang through a cold inbound pitch that immediately stood out. Victor’s 15 years in heavy construction, leading estimating and procurement teams on some of the largest projects in the country, gave him a clear, operator-led perspective on a problem the industry has long accepted as “just the way it is.”
Contractor prequalification is a critical step in construction, yet it remains surprisingly manual. General contractors still rely on static forms, spreadsheets, and disconnected systems to evaluate subcontractors’ insurance, safety, financials, and experience. This introduces unnecessary risk and friction into already complex projects.
Trestle is changing that.
The platform modernizes prequalification by centralizing subcontractor data, automating document review, and providing real-time visibility into vendor risk and performance. By replacing fragmented workflows with a dynamic, intelligent system, Trestle helps general contractors prevent millions in losses and proactively manage vendor compliance and performance risk with AI-powered automation, without adding overhead.
As construction continues its long-overdue digital transformation, solutions like Trestle are becoming increasingly essential. We’re excited to see this next chapter for the team and proud to continue supporting them as they scale alongside Camber Creek.
Congratulations to Victor and the entire Trestle team on this milestone.