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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.

Articles

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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Valuable VC Viewpoints | Construction Tech Unicorns Are Just Beginning
Construction SaaS provider BuildOps raises $127M in Series C and achieves unicorn status at $1B valuation. Patric gives insider view on why it works—and predicts more construction unicorns on the horizon.
Podcast
Europe
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
Indian AEC-tech founders: please, stop copy-catting or pushing tech nobody buys
Articles
Asia-Pacific
Markets Observatory
Automating Built Environment From Concept To Construction
We analyze a 10M seed round for automated building design. Will it deliver constructible designs? Who wins: authoring tools vs automation platforms?
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.
Practical Nerds
Asia-Pacific
Robotics | Hard-Tech
How Construction Giants Navigate AI Governance
Major construction firms are setting up AI governance boards to vet tech. Unlike PropTech, construction tech needs a unique balance of substance and storytelling—key to startup success in this complex, physical industry.
AEC_VC
Europe
Brick and Bolt Named Most Trusted Tech Builder
Brick & Bolt wins 'Most Trusted Tech-Enabled Construction Company' at ETNOW Awards 2025, completing 7.54M sq ft with 7,000 happy customers across metros.
Press
Asia-Pacific
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
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