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Our library of thoughts about everything AECS-Tech, spanning design, construction, renovation, blue-collar and robotics, B2B marketplaces, supply chains and logistics. Plus the occasional sneak peeks into the Foundamental family life.

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The latest in venture and technology in the real world, from construction-tech to design-tech. Two early-stage investors shooting the breeze about startups, founders and venture funding. We talk about design, construction, renovation, blue-collar, robotics and supply chains. Hosted by Patric Hellermann and Shub Bhattacharya, General Partners at Foundamental

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Reflections of a VC in AEC technology (architecture, engineering and construction-tech). What fascinated me last week.

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The Foundamentary

In what might be a world premiere - a VC firm allowing an external documentary team inside - Foundamental’s General Partners sit down with the Bricks & Bytes Documentary team for an unfiltered view into our ‘kitchen’.

From Foundamental’s unique origin story, over controversial takes on the future of AECS and venture, to the philosophies powering Foundamental’s decisions and portfolio success, this documentary series offers a first-of-its-kind behind the scenes access to the people, strategies, and hard-earned learnings of Foundamental.

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Covering a spectrum of verticals on construction, 3D and design, including renovation, blue-collar workforce and robotics, supply chains and logistics.

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If you ever get exhausted by our takes on the real world, here’s what the real world says about itself.

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The AEC-Tech Internet Index
The largest web traffic and trends analysis for ventures in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) technology ever done worldwide. Contains hundreds of the most-funded AEC-Tech startups and scale-ups. Published monthly.
Articles
Markets Observatory
Dig Robotics - what is the future of excavation?
This BitBuilders episode dives into Ken Gray's journey from farm boy to DIG Robotics co-founder, exploring operator efficiency gaps, why mining leads automation, and the surprising environmental cost of excavation.
Podcast
North America
Dexory - 24/7 warehouse scanning with 14-meter robots
Dexory blends F1 sensor tech with AI-driven 14m robots, transforming warehouses into smart spaces. With a full-stack model and digital twins, they're reshaping logistics efficiency.
Podcast
North America
Robotics | Hard-Tech
Paths Beyond Patterns | What Makes A Founder's Experience Truly Compound Value
Exploring how nonlinear experiences shape exceptional founders' journeys, and why the most valuable insights often come from unexpected places in construction technology.
Podcast
Europe
Markets Observatory
The Secret Sauce: What Makes Construction Tech Companies Exceptional
What venture capitalists look for when they invest millions in construction tech startups? We've spent seven years and evaluated hundreds of companies to unlock the formula. Turns out, it's not what most people think.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Markets Observatory
Fixed Costs, Q4 Milestone, And AEC Tech Insights
The real magic happens when companies can turn those variable costs into fixed ones. We've got some fascinating data about this, plus the latest on Q4 funding and web traffic trends that might surprise you.
AEC_VC
Europe
Markets Observatory
Legendary ConTech Ventures In 2025: The Generalist vs. Specialist VC Debate
An in-depth discussion between Foundamental and Lakestar on leveraging idiosyncrasies in construction markets to build generational startups. Explore how innovative models like fixed-cost production and variable-cost sales are reshaping ConTech.
Articles
Europe
Markets Observatory
What Construction Tech Investors Regret Most About Their Deals
The regrets and hard lessons learned in the trenches of construction tech investing. With over $34.7 billion invested in construction tech between 2020 and 2024, these lessons couldn't be more valuable.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Markets Observatory
Fixed Fast Forward | How 1komma5grad Redefines Energy Tech Growth
German energy tech unicorn 1komma5grad secures €150M pre-IPO funding, showcasing how fixed costs and PE-style acquisitions can build a generational company in record time.
Podcast
Europe
Markets Observatory
$698 million funding, 5 more profitable startups, one big IPO in preparation: Foundamental's 2024 in review
Foundamental’s portfolio raised $698M in FY-2024, with 3 new startups joining our global family across 22 countries. Dive into key milestones and achievements from the past year.
Articles
Europe
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