Tough Commerce (FKA Brokrete)

Tough Commerce, previously known as Brokrete and also referred to as Brokrete (dba Tough Commerce), is headquartered in Toronto, ON, Canada. The company operates within the Real Estate and Construction industry, focusing on providing specialized commerce platforms for construction-related workflows. Launched in March 2020, Tough Commerce participated in the Y Combinator W20 batch and has since developed a platform that supports various functionalities including order management, location management, pricing management, dispatching, logistics, messaging, e-ticketing, invoicing, customer portal, accounts receivable automation, payment processing, payouts, and real-time delivery tracking. The platform is capable of operating either as a stand-alone solution or can be integrated seamlessly with other deeply integrated products. It offers financial and operational ERP integrations and is often described as the ‘Shopify for construction’. With a team of 25 employees, Tough Commerce serves a broad range of regions including Canada and America, and provides both remote and partly remote services. Despite being in the early stages of its business, the company has established a significant presence in its niche market.