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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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Design Automation ⎟ Why 2D Will Always Remain in AEC (And Not Just 3D)
Is the future of automating architecture and design in 2D, not 3D? Testfit's founder Clifton Harness has a unique take and elaborates with us why.
Podcast
Design | CAD | 2D | 3D
Grit vs Stubbornness in AECS Startups: A Fine Line
Is this founder showing grit or stubbornness? Founders in AECS can feel this struggle. Let's shine some light on how to objectively diagnose whether you are rightfully gritty, or wrongfully stubborn.
AEC_VC
Frameworks | Models
Building Fences ⎟ The Cloud Installer Model in the Next Construction Category?
Explore the booming fencing market, the challenges of modular construction, the complexities of VC funding in construction tech. We dive into EverFence's $7.7M raise, Nexii's relaunch, and why founders should prioritize customer needs over VC appeal.
Podcast
North America
Supply | Marketplaces
This 20-foot tall robot can build entire homes in just 24 hours - thanks to its composite material
Mighty Buildings is different from similar companies because the team can build not just the walls but also the roof, ceiling, and other parts of the home as a whole with extreme speed.
Press
North America
Robotics | Hard-Tech
Coast's Cash Cruise ⎟ And: ConstructionTech Funding Continues Inflecting in Q2-2024
ConstructTech funding hits $34B, claiming 0.53% of global VC market share in Q2 2024. Coast raises $40M Series B for financial services for SMB installer vehicle fleets.
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Markets Observatory
Print Homes With Concrete | Who Gets It?
I'm confused by 3D concrete printing for homes. Despite major funding, I wonder about its advantages over automating the traditional building methods, and challenge experts to prove to me its value in residential construction.
AEC_VC
Robotics | Hard-Tech
Reference Checks | The Craft of Ref Checks in Construction-Tech and AEC-Tech Startups
Reference checks from potential VC investors can be uncomfortable, especially for first-time founders. We are sharing the challenges, eg. blue-collar dynamics, unique to ref checks in construction and SMBs, and our insider tips for founders and VCs.
Practical Nerds
Frameworks | Models
Construction marketplace Brick & Bolt embarks on footprint expansion spree
India-based tech-enabled construction company Brick & Bolt has announced a major expansion plan targeting 25 cities in the next five years. The company has completed construction of a total of 7.54 million sq ft and 4,500 units to date.
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Asia-Pacific
Supply | Marketplaces
The System Integrator Model to Capture Carbon ⎟ And: Cash Flows for Installers
Explore Neustark's innovative approach to carbon storage in concrete, the race among construction tech giants to solve payment issues, and the debate over the true value of startup accelerators in construction tech.
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Frameworks | Models
EUVC on Foundamental's thesis for Outcome-as-a-Service in the real world
EUVC guest post by Patric Hellermann, General Partner at Foundamental. Exploring the rise of Outcome-as-a-Service models in construction tech, we dive deeper into the ingredients and the playbook founders can use to
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Frameworks | Models
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