Matching contractors with minority businesses Tough Leaf helps construction firms find certified small, local, and diverse firms. Whereas the current process of finding the right subcontractors can be a manual process, relying on old contacts or referrals, Tough Leaf uses AI and machine learning to identify a subcontractor that meets all the requirements in a fraction of the time. 💰 Business Model Clients hire Tough Leaf to streamline the sourcing of diverse subcontractors to help them achieve project diversity goal. 📈 Traction and Fundraising Raised $3.1 million seed from AlleyCorp, Stellifi VC, and angels from the Real Estate and Construction space Enrolled 200,00 certified small, local, and diverse businesses (eg. businesses led by women, minorities, and service-disabled veterans) nationwide Awarded over $250 million in contracts