The SaaS CFO · Ben Murray
podcastplaybookOneCrew Raises $12M to Be the Operating System for Paving Contractors
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About The SaaS CFOOn this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben Murray sits down with Ari Bleemer, co-founder and CEO of One Crew, to dive into the world of construction tech and SaaS for so-called "less sexy" industries. Ari shares the story of how his background in computer engineering and management consulting at Bain led him to uncover a massive technology gap in the construction sector—specifically among paving contractors. You'll hear how One Crew is carving out its place as an all-in-one operational platform for contractors, streamlining every step from leads to invoicing, and eliminating the patchwork of spreadsheets and mismatched software solutions that have long plagued the industry. Ari opens about the challenges and wins of fundraising, going from a tough seed round to a preempted Series A, and offers valuable insights for founders facing similar hurdles. We also talked about One Crew’s…
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What a founder can learn
Founder takeaway
In an overlooked vertical, a strong SaaS opportunity can come from replacing disconnected spreadsheets and point tools with one platform built around the industry’s complete workflow. Map the customer journey end to end—from lead intake through invoicing—to identify where fragmentation creates the most costly friction.
Why it matters
Vertical depth can create more value than a generic feature set. When a product coordinates multiple critical steps in one industry-specific workflow, it can become central to daily operations and offer customers a clearer reason to consolidate their tools.