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About Us

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How We Got Started

Yellow Hat™ was launched by 1848 Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of insurance leader Westfield, that champions small- and medium-sized businesses. 1848 Ventures' data-driven and people-centered approach has established a strong foundation for Yellow Hat(tm) and allowed us to forge ahead as we guide specialty construction trade subcontractors to success.

Our Values

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    Expertise

    We complement the hard work, skills, and traditions of specialty construction trade subcontractors by fusing their craft with our technical ambition.

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    Modernization

    We explore ways to modernize and transform some of the antiquated processes and disadvantages subcontractors face in a construction ecosystem that is reliant upon them, yet not always considerate of their unique challenges, through our ProVision software.

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    Connection

    Yellow Hat™ is made up of a thriving community of successful specialty trade construction subcontractors who have discovered more effective and efficient ways to utilize construction documents to win more bids and network with industry peers via our ProConnect app.

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What Makes Us Different

1848 Ventures has afforded Yellow Hat™ the opportunity to revolutionize standard specialty trade construction subcontracting practices due to a foundation built on:

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    Experience

    We have expertise in understanding the challenges small businesses face.

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    A Data-Driven Approach

    Our products are backed by data to ensure solutions will help make your job easier.

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    Passion

    We’re powered by passion to create meaningful solutions that positively impact your respective industry.

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Our Partnerships

Yellow Hat™ stands proud as an umbrella wholly owned subsidiary of Westfield.

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