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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.

Practical Nerds

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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AEC_VC

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
Markets Matter | Looking Back At Construction Tech's Wild Year
We're diving into construction tech's market dynamics across the US, Europe, and India, exploring venture trends, and unpacking what's ahead for 2024.
Podcast
Europe
Markets Observatory
Last Energy - solving distribution for nuclear energy with Small Modular Reactors
Last Energy’s 20MW micro-modular reactors deploy in just three months, using air cooling and modular construction to cut costs and simplify clean energy deployment.
Podcast
North America
Robotics | Hard-Tech
Remote Revolution | How Construction's Heavy Machines Are Getting An IQ Boost
From remote operation to full autonomy: How startups are transforming construction tech, ServiceTitan's IPO journey, and Europe's accelerating adoption of construction technology.
Podcast
Europe
Markets Observatory
Canvas - pioneering construction tech robotics, starting from drywalls
Canvas’s construction robotics technology empowers operators to perform tasks faster, safer, and more efficiently, revolutionizing construction tech.
Podcast
North America
Robotics | Hard-Tech
Performance Versus Purpose ⎟ The Truth About Venture Capital Content Creation
Two VCs discuss why most venture capital content is pure propaganda, how they approach their own podcast differently, and why authenticity matters more than polish.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Markets Observatory
Markets Meet Mindset ⎟ Indian IPO Power Signals Major Shift In Global Markets
As Western markets wobble, India's IPO surge signals a tectonic shift in global tech, reshaping construction tech and venture capital trends.
Podcast
Asia-Pacific
Markets Observatory
India's blue-collar workers paradox pt. 3 - Rethinking manufacturing when humans aren't the answer
India’s skilled labor shortage hampers manufacturing, but automated micro-factories integrating robotics and software can solve quality and cost issues, positioning India as a global leader in high-value manufacturing.
Articles
Asia-Pacific
Workforce | Blue-Collar
Sentiment Shapes Success ⎟ How Market Optimism Fuels Construction Tech and IPO Growth
US election results spark renewed tech optimism, fueling mega rounds and IPOs like Infra.Market and Zetwerk in construction tech.
Practical Nerds
North America
Markets Observatory
Markets Move Forward ⎟ Construction Tech IPOs and Growth Capital Shape the Future
Construction tech sees major funding with SYN2's $37M round and reality capture innovations, while broader markets signal IPO momentum and VC dynamics evolve.
Podcast
Europe
Markets Observatory
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