Global Founders Capital

Pastel supports African businesses by offering tools that help manage their businesses and maximize efficiency.

BuildOps, Inc. provides a comprehensive software solution tailored for commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. Founded in 2018 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company’s platform integrates various functionalities, including dispatching, scheduling, customer management, and mobile invoicing. This all-in-one operational software streamlines business processes, enabling subcontractors to efficiently manage invoicing, billing, estimates, proposals, payments, workflows, and financial reporting. Designed by a team of subcontractors and engineers, BuildOps aims to enhance operational efficiency and profitability through its cloud-based technology, allowing users to improve their day-to-day operations while reducing costs.

BuildOps, Inc. provides a comprehensive software solution tailored for commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. Founded in 2018 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company’s platform integrates various functionalities, including dispatching, scheduling, customer management, and mobile invoicing. This all-in-one operational software streamlines business processes, enabling subcontractors to efficiently manage invoicing, billing, estimates, proposals, payments, workflows, and financial reporting. Designed by a team of subcontractors and engineers, BuildOps aims to enhance operational efficiency and profitability through its cloud-based technology, allowing users to improve their day-to-day operations while reducing costs.

Paro operates a platform that connects businesses with freelance finance professionals, including bookkeepers, accountants, financial analysts, and CFOs, who offer remote, on-demand support. The company's services encompass various financial tasks, such as month-end accounting, tax preparation, expense classification, and payroll, as well as financial analysis services like budget forecasting, financial modeling, and KPI tracking. Additionally, Paro provides fractional CFO services that include cash flow management, market research, fundraising strategies, and strategic planning. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Paro aims to redefine the employment model in the finance sector by leveraging technology to match clients with highly vetted professionals who can meet their specific financial needs on an hourly basis.