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Chico, United StatesFounded 2011eCommerce & Marketplaces
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2021
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About HydroBuilder.com

Hydrobuilder.com is a leading online retailer in the hydroponics industry, offering a comprehensive range of over 13,000 products from more than 55 vendors. The company operates in the hydroponics equipment and supplies market, serving both hobbyist and commercial growers. Its product line includes top-rated brands and best-selling growing supplies such as plant nutrient packages, overhead dehumidifiers, trays and benches, trimming machines, grow tents, lighting systems, nutrients, and grow media.

Hydrobuilder.com's business model is based on e-commerce, making money by selling hydroponics equipment and supplies online. The company has positioned itself as a one-stop-shop for indoor gardening needs, offering a vast selection of products to optimize indoor gardening operations. It also provides solutions for outdoor commercial grows, catering to businesses looking to expand their operations.

In addition to selling products, Hydrobuilder.com is committed to providing exceptional customer service and expertise. It offers a Learning Center with expert setup instructions and comprehensive guides to help customers achieve successful grow rooms.

In summary, Hydrobuilder.com is a comprehensive online hydroponics retailer, serving both hobbyist and commercial growers with a wide range of products and expert advice. It operates in the hydroponics market, making money through online sales and providing exceptional customer service.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Chico, United States
Employees
17
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
44.5/100
Industry
Telecom
Sector
eCommerce & Marketplaces, Shopping, Gardening
Business model
Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus
b2c
Investment activity
1 company, latest Feb 2021
Capital deployed
—
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing May 2021 $60M $240M SternAegis Ventures —
SEEDOther financing Sep 2011 $0 — Christian Friedland —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021 —
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Growth signals

HydroBuilder.com website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for HydroBuilder.com is 150K monthly website visits, up 7.1% over the last three months. HydroBuilder.com's team grew 13.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits150K 3-month web change+7.1% 1-year team growth+13.3%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

2 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Christian Friedland

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • SternAegis Ventures
Employees 17 total headcount
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Global footprint

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Workforce by country
1 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States100%
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Market sentiment

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