Tampa construction tech startup secures $7M investment

A Tampa-based tech start up that bills itself as the “Uber for heavy equipment repair” announced a $7 million investment this week. 

Heave, a mobile app platform connecting construction companies with on-demand heavy equipment mechanics, says the new funding, a Series A investment given by New York-based Outsiders Fund, brings its total funding to $13 million, with contributions coming from New York’s FJ Labs and two San Francisco-based companies: Long Journey Ventures and SLOW Ventures.

Built for the construction industry, Heave connects construction companies with certified and vetted mobile mechanics who can service machinery on-site, eliminating costly equipment downtime.