Moltron Builders, Inc.

Founded in 2007 and led by CEO Babette Buckner, Moltron Builders is a certified Woman-Owned Small Business and union-signatory general contractor headquartered in the Twin Cities. The family-owned company provides commercial and civil construction services, including general contracting, construction management, design-build services, and supplemental labor. Over nearly two decades, Moltron has built a reputation for delivering quality projects while creating opportunities for individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the construction industry.

Moltron's workforce development efforts are central to its mission. The company intentionally recruits, trains, and employs individuals from economically challenged communities throughout the Twin Cities, including women, veterans, people with disabilities, and others who may face barriers to employment. Through partnerships with trade unions and workforce organizations, Moltron helps employees access apprenticeship programs, family-supporting wages, benefits, and long-term career opportunities in the skilled trades.

Venn's PRI provides flexible capital to support Moltron's continued growth and impact. The investment helps bridge payroll needs associated with workforce expansion, strengthen operational infrastructure, and provide working capital as the company pursues larger public and federal construction projects. These projects create opportunities for stable, high-wage employment and support long-term economic growth within the communities Moltron serves.

The primary purpose of Venn's investment is to foster economic development in underserved communities and expand access to high-skill, high-wage careers for low-income and disadvantaged individuals. Through this investment, Moltron is strengthening its capacity to create career pathways in the skilled trades while supporting inclusive economic growth across the Twin Cities.