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Mela
The simple, chat-based site management tool for the construction and maintenance industries.
What it does
Provides a mobile-first 'Site Diary' for field teams to log daily activities. Organizes site photos, voice notes, and documents into searchable project folders. Automates the creation of professional PDF site reports for clients. Includes a task management system to assign work and track completion in real-time. Features 'Cost Control' to monitor labor hours and materials used on-site.
Why it works
Low Friction: Field workers already know how to use chat, so training time is near zero. Legal Protection: Provides a verified, timestamped audit trail of everything that happens on a site. Speed: Office teams don't have to chase workers for photos or reports; everything is synced instantly. Simplicity: Strips away the complexity of heavyweight ERPs in favor of a field-first experience.
Category: Business & Operations
Team Size: 11-25
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As of 2026
Business & Operations
Revenue: $1M-$10M ARR
The simple, chat-based site management tool for the construction and maintenance industries.
Overview
Mela is a specialized operations platform designed for construction teams, maintenance workers, and facility managers. It replaces messy WhatsApp groups and paper reports with a structured, chat-based interface. It allows site workers to document progress via photos and messages, which are then automatically organized into professional site diaries and accounting-ready reports, bridging the gap between the field and the office.
Funding status: Funded
Revenue source: Subscriptions
Customer type: B2B
Pricing: Freemium
Tech stack: React Native, Node.js, AWS
Platform: iOS • Android • Web
Integrations: Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Dropbox, Zapier
Founder story
Founded in 2017 by Francesco Putignano, Emanuele Zamponi, and Riccardo Sforzi in Milan, Italy. The founders realized that while construction projects were becoming more complex, workers were still using paper or consumer chat apps. They built Mela (Italian for 'Apple') to bring the ease of consumer tech to the rigorous world of industrial sites.
What it does
- Provides a mobile-first 'Site Diary' for field teams to log daily activities
- Organizes site photos, voice notes, and documents into searchable project folders
- Automates the creation of professional PDF site reports for clients
- Includes a task management system to assign work and track completion in real-time
- Features 'Cost Control' to monitor labor hours and materials used on-site.
Who it's for
- Construction Site Managers
- Maintenance Engineers
- Subcontractors
- Facility Managers
Why it works
- Low Friction: Field workers already know how to use chat, so training time is near zero
- Legal Protection: Provides a verified, timestamped audit trail of everything that happens on a site
- Speed: Office teams don't have to chase workers for photos or reports; everything is synced instantly
- Simplicity: Strips away the complexity of heavyweight ERPs in favor of a field-first experience.
Growth strategies
- Targeted the 'digitization of trades' in Europe, specifically Italy and neighboring markets.
- Positioned as the 'WhatsApp for Professional Sites' to simplify the sales narrative.
- Used a product- led approach by offering a high-value mobile app for free to individual workers.
- Leveraged partnerships with professional trade associations and building material suppliers.
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- Procore: Heavy enterprise software; Mela is the lightweight, chat-based alternative for smaller teams.
- CompanyCam: Great for photos; Mela adds deep task management and structured site reporting.
- Mela is the choice for teams that want to digitize their field operations without a complex implementation.