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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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Stacking Atoms

"Stacking Atoms" is a series by Foundamental that explores construction's unique processes, hidden workflows, and unwritten rules across different segments and global markets. We don't aim to perfectly describe every detail, but rather to spotlight insights that help founders and innovators connect with construction experts around relevant workflows, removing unknown-unknowns and providing terminology that bridges innovation and industry expertise.

The Daily Blueprint

The Daily Blueprint is Foundamental's daily newsletter covering everything AEC tech globally — from startup funding and M&A to product launches, partnerships, regulation shifts, and industry trends across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. It's the daily signal on what's shaping the future of how we design, build, and operate the real world, while most competitors focus solely on the US market.

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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Realyze VC Raises €50M, Large-Scale Concreteprinting and Construction Confidence Index
Here is your go-to AEC Tech recap from Wednesday: Realyze Ventures closed €50 million, Fiber Global raised $20 million Series A led by DBL Partners and Asuene's Daikin alliance brought its Series C2 to $73.7 million. An IoT water monitoring dashbo...
The Daily Blueprint
Mott MacDonald tests copilot, $750B infrastructure strategy and ABB’s technology integration
Here’s your quick rundown of AEC updates:Siemens and COIMA completed a smart building retrofit of Milan's Pirelli 35. Cyient rolled out AI integration across its engineering, manufacturing, and customer support operations. ABB deployed KNX automat...
The Daily Blueprint
Construction Confidence Index - May Edition
Monthly Construction Confidence Index reveals AEC tech sentiment at +0.348 in May 2025. Market shifts from funding hype to execution wins, with India leading regional optimism while UK sentiment declines. Robotics and supply chain gain momentum.
Articles
Markets Observatory
Venture Capital Edge: 7 Questions That Help VCs Build Real Differentiation
Many VCs claim they have an edge, but few might pass the buddy test. We explore seven questions that could help separate real differentiation from venture capital mirage.
Articles
Nemetschek AI assistant, Automated equipment and RIIICO raised €4.3M
A fresh start to the week with key updates from AEC Tech world: Autonomous Solutions Inc launched ASI Construction with SoftBank backing to automate construction equipment, while Nemetschek released an AI Assistant across its software portfolio. G...
The Daily Blueprint
ConTech knowledge illusion, Qatar’s 3D printed schools and AIA25 conference
Light updates from the AEC world before the weekend:UCC Holding began construction on Qatar's 3D-printed schools. UKAEA and Space Solar demonstrated construction robotic technology for autonomous assembly of orbital data centers through their Alba...
The Daily Blueprint
Autodesk’s new feature, Scaffolding automation and US permitting process
Here is what moved the AEC world:Austrian scaffolding company Doka deployed Microsoft AI to automate material counting. CyberCity 3D and Nextspace launched a 3D smart city platform with Phoenix and Miami among early adopters. Poland approved const...
The Daily Blueprint
Retainage in Construction
Learn about construction retainage - the practice of withholding 5-10% of contractor payments until project completion. Explore how this performance insurance affects cash flow, industry controversies, and emerging tech solutions.
Stacking Atoms
The Illusion Of Knowledge ⎟ How Loud Opinions Can Mask Limited Understanding
We explore how the illusion of knowledge creates terrible decision-making in VC and startups, from Dunning-Kruger effects to briefing culture disasters.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Markets Observatory
Shovels and Koncrete raise, Cybersecurity for buildings and AEC Internet Index insights
Here’s your quick rundown of AEC updates:Naver completed digital twin platforms for Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah to enhance Saudi urban planning capabilities. AIM Intelligent Machines raised $50 million to expand operations and open a Washington faci...
The Daily Blueprint
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