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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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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
AI Isn't The Bathtub, It's Just Running Water
AI is like water—it flows freely, but without a vessel, it's wasted. In construction tech, AI features alone aren’t enough. The real winners will build the “bathtubs”: robust tools and data systems to capture, refine, and scale AI's value.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Frameworks | Models
Infra.Market expands wood panel business through strategic acquisitions
Infra.Market strengthens position in India's wood panel industry through broad product range and digital strategy. Acquisition of two plants in production hubs Rudrapur and Yamunanagar expands manufacturing capabilities.
Press
Asia-Pacific
AI In Construction: Vessels Matter More Than Water
Explore AI’s role in construction tech, shifting European capital, and what sets enduring founders apart. Learn why AI must integrate with tools like BIM to unlock real value
AEC_VC
Europe
How Technology Leapfrogging Creates Unexpected Market Opportunities
Discover how technology leapfrogging creates unexpected market opportunities in construction tech, as AI enables emerging markets to bypass traditional software evolution paths. Learn how this pattern could transform European and Indian markets.
Practical Nerds
Markets Observatory
Finding Timeless Substance In Construction Tech Investment
Discover why successful construction tech requires timeless substance over trendy hype. Learn about the "polar bear mindset" for finding overlooked opportunities and why practical shipping velocity trumps perfect autonomy in construction robotics imp
AEC_VC
Markets Observatory
Germany's Trillion-Euro Construction Tech Boom
Germany's trillion-euro infrastructure investment creates opportunities for contech, focusing on power grids, energy renovations, robotics. Learn how German founders' systematic approach positions them to capitalize on this this historic funding wave
Practical Nerds
Markets Observatory
The Job Of ConTech CEO
Learn how successful CEOs navigate growth by identifying exceptional talent, creating direct information channels, and making strategic bets with conviction. Discover practical insights for scaling your company without losing touch with operational r
Practical Nerds
Markets Observatory
Design Destiny ⎟ Automating Built Environment From Concept To Construction
We analyze a 10M seed round for an automated building design platform. Will it deliver fully constructible designs? Who wins the workflow war between authoring tools and automation platforms? The future of MEP design awaits.
Podcast
Europe
Design | CAD | 2D | 3D
Why India's Construction Robotics Scene Is Breaking Through
India's construction robotics is booming with 50–70% margins, turning academic projects into Manufacturing-as-a-Service businesses. Thanks to lower costs, it's become an unlikely innovation hub in a market once defined by manual labor.
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Asia-Pacific
Robotics | Hard-Tech
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