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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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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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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
Going Global | How US Construction Tech Founders Can Win in International Markets
Discover how construction tech founders can navigate cultural differences when expanding internationally. This episode reveals crucial insights for success in Asian, European, and Middle Eastern markets.
Practical Nerds
North America
Markets Observatory
Fiscal Momentum ⎟ Germany's Bazooka Heralds New Era For Construction Tech
Germany's €500B infrastructure plan sparks optimism across Europe's construction tech sector, promising a flywheel effect for startups, capital allocators, and a potential first German ConTech unicorn by 2029.
Podcast
Europe
Markets Observatory
Reinventing Renovation ⎟ Reneo's Massive 600M Funding Shakes Up Real Estate Tech
We explore Reneo's approach to transforming energy-inefficient buildings with standardized renovations, backed by a massive €600M round combining technology with real estate transformation at scale.
Podcast
Europe
Cloud Construction ⎟ Redefining Manufacturing Models In The Building Industry
Cloud manufacturing revolutionizes traditional building materials manufacturing models. Surprisingly, Coca-Cola serves as a blue-print for the category creators in construction such as Infra.Market and Metalbook.
Practical Nerds
Frameworks | Models
Brick & Bolt Expands: Tech-Enabled Construction Company Targets 25+ Cities in 2 Years
Brick & Bolt, a tech-driven construction startup, is expanding to 25+ cities, ensuring transparency, quality, and innovation with ESCROW payments, 470+ quality checks, and experience centers, redefining construction in India.
Press
Asia-Pacific
How to disrupt mining's 40.000 years old industry - New playbooks when bad customers make great competitors
How startups are disrupting mining by turning bad customers into competitors. Exploring new business models, technological innovation, and why mining’s 40,000-year-old industry is at a turning point.
Articles
Asia-Pacific
Markets Observatory
Option Value in Construction-Tech, German Elections And AEC Tech Index
How Theta Decay shapes competitive advantage in construction tech, why keeping insights private matters, Germany’s potential infrastructure boom, and the rise of reality capture in AEC.
AEC_VC
Europe
Frameworks | Models
The Rise And Fall Of Construction Tech Models: A 2019 Flashback
Construction tech has transformed since 2019. From Katerra's $2B fall to the rise of design software, this analysis reveals why some models struggled while others thrived.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Frameworks | Models
Building Blocks ⎟ Cloud Manufacturing Reshapes Construction Supply Chain
Saudi startup BRKZ raises $17M for their construction materials marketplace, triggering a fascinating convo about cloud manufacturing vs managed marketplaces & how capital efficiency works in emerging markets.
Podcast
Europe
Supply | Marketplaces
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