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Vertical
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Vertical

Vertical

Chicago-based Vertical streamlines construction payment tracking with innovative, nationwide solutions.

HQ
Chicago, IL, US
Founded
2001
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Vertical, founded in Chicago, focuses on revolutionizing construction payment tracking with innovative solutions. Leveraging extensive experience in construction escrow and B2B payments, Vertical aims to streamline monthly business operations for construction firms nationwide. Their core product, a lien waiver management tool, automates lien waiver requests to enhance vendor relationships and expedite payments. Vertical integrates seamlessly with platforms like Procore, ensuring efficient and accurate accounting processes.

Notable figures associated with Vertical include Alvin Lu, president and CEO, and Takashi Sakuda, COO. The company has garnered attention for its impactful solutions in the construction industry, significantly improving the efficiency of payment tracking and vendor management. By automating complex processes, Vertical has made a substantial impact on how construction businesses handle their monthly draws, contributing to smoother operations and better financial management across the sector.

Vertical - Quick Facts

When was Vertical founded?

Vertical was founded in 2001.

Where is Vertical's headquarters located?

Vertical's headquarters is located in Chicago, IL, US.

When was Vertical's last funding round?

Vertical's most recent funding round was for $675k (USD) in June 2021.

How much has Vertical raised to-date?

As of Jun 1, 2021, Vertical has raised a total of $3M (USD).

How many employees does Vertical have?

Vertical has 11 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Vertical - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
Technology
  • Automation
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Construction Payments
  • Lien Waivers
Tags
  • Fintech
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513130Book Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
Show 8 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7372Prepackaged Software