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Constructor (also known as Constructor.io Corporation) is a private technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California, that develops artificial intelligence–powered search and product discovery solutions for ecommerce and retail enterprises. The company provides software tools that personalize onsite search, browse, recommendations, merchandising, and other methods of product discovery to optimize for business outcomes such as revenue, conversions, and customer lifetime value.
History
[edit]Constructor was founded in 2015 by Eli Finkelshteyn (CEO) and Dan McCormick (CTO).[1] Prior to forming Constructor, Finkelshteyn held data engineering roles at Tumblr and Backplane, and McCormick served as CTO of Shutterstock.[2]
In June 2020, Constructor joined the MACH Alliance, a non-profit advocacy group that advocates for open technology ecosystems, as an inaugural member.[3] [4]
In September 2021, Constructor closed $55 million Series A funding led by Silversmith Capital Partners.[5]
In June 2024, the company raised a $25 million Series B led by Sapphire Ventures with participation from Silversmith Capital Partners, giving the company a reported valuation of $550 million and bringing total funding to more than $85 million.[6]
Constructor is listed as one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the USA.[7]
Technology
[edit]Constructor’s platform uses machine learning, natural language processing, and transformers to improve product discovery experiences.
The company’s AI products include Search, Autosuggest, Browse, Recommendations, Collections, Quizzes, Offsite Recommendations, Attribute Enrichment, and Retail Media.[8]
Constructor’s offerings also include AI Agents such as AI Shopping Agent (ASA) and AI Product Insights Agent.[9] [10]
Notable customers include Sephora, Petco, Birkenstock, The Very Group, home24, Target Australia, Grove Collaborative, and Fisheries Supply.[11] [12] [13]
Awards & Recognition
[edit]In 2025, Constructor’s Retail Media Suite was awarded the Gold Stevie Award for Best New Product in the Electronic Commerce Solution category, and was recognized as Company of the Year in Retail in the mid-sized division at the International Business Awards.[14]
In 2024, its AI Shopping Assistant won the International Business Award for Best New Product for Ecommerce.[15] It also won Convrt awards for Best AI Solution in 2023 and Best Commerce Solution. [16]
In March 2025, Constructor was named to Fast Company's 'World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025' list for retail.[17]
Constructor was named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Search and Product Discovery, June 2025.[18]
In September 2025, it was named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Commerce Search and Product Discovery Solutions, Q3 2025.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ Constructor. "Constructor Named a Visionary in the First-Ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for Search and Product Discovery". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Hopkin, George (2022-08-23). "Top 10 retail technology companies". technologymagazine.com. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Edwards, Roy (2020-06-24). "MACH Alliance launched to empower enterprises with modern, SaaS technology". Enterprise Times. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ "Constructor.io Joins MACH Alliance to Promote Open and Flexible Software Ecosystems". constructor.com. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Lunden, Ingrid (2021-09-15). "Constructor finds $55M for tech that powers search and discovery for e-commerce businesses". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Brohan, Mark (2024-06-17). "An AI developer for ecommerce raises $25 million". Digital Commerce 360. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ "Top 1,000 SaaS Companies in the USA [2025 List]". www.advancedclient.io. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ^ Constructor. "Constructor Retail Media Suite Wins Gold for Best New Ecommerce Solution in 2025 International Business Awards®". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Critic, C. M. S. (2024-07-05). "Yo Ho! Gartner's New Magic Quadrant for Search and Product Discovery is a Compass for CX". CMS Critic. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Constructor. "Constructor's AI Shopping Agent Now Available in New AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools Category". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Brohan, Mark (2024-06-17). "An AI developer for ecommerce raises $25 million". Digital Commerce 360. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Peterson, Brent W. (2024-06-17). "Constructor Secures $25M Series B Funding, Propelling AI-Powered Ecommerce Innovation". Talk Commerce. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Constructor. "Constructor Raises $25M Series B Led by Sapphire Ventures, Tripling Valuation to $550M". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Constructor. "Constructor Retail Media Suite Wins Gold for Best New Ecommerce Solution in 2025 International Business Awards®". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ "Constructor Takes Home Gold in 2024 International Business Awards®". MarTech Cube. August 28, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Constructor. "Constructor Named Best 'AI Solution' in Inaugural Convrt Awards, Celebrating Innovation in Retail". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Constructor. "Constructor Named to Fast Company's 'World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025' List". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ^ Gartner, Inc., Magic Quadrant for Search and Product Discovery, Mike Lowndes, Noam Dorros, Sandy Shen and Aditya Vasudevan, June 24, 2025.
- ^ Forrester Research, Inc., The Commerce Search And Product Discovery Solutions Landscape, Q2 2025, Emily Pfeiffer, Fiona Swerdlow and Emily Doherty, April 16, 2025.