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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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Constructing Space⎟Mining Moon Water For Off-World Colonies And Refueling
We explore the frontier of space robotics, from mining lunar water to constructing off-world habitats. Learn how Earth-based tech is evolving for the final frontier.
Podcast
Markets Observatory
Lee Rosen - how SpaceX's lessons are shaping in-space construction and operations
Lee Rosen, SpaceX veteran, and ThinkOrbital drive in-space manufacturing breakthroughs with electron beam welding, unlocking scalable infrastructure for the future of space operations.
Podcast
North America
Robotics | Hard-Tech
Founder Funds Flow ⎟The Pros And Cons Of Founder Secondaries in Constru-Tech
Dive into the bull vs bear debate on founder secondaries. We explore the delicate balance between founder incentives and investor concerns in venture capital.
Practical Nerds
Multimodal capabilities unlock new opportunities in Vertical AI
Vertical AI applications born out of novel audio, voice, and vision capabilities will fundamentally change the way we work.
Press
North America
Construction Standardization⎟ Why Bricks and 2x4s Are the Real Heroes of Building Efficiency
Discover why standardization in construction relies on components like bricks and 2x4s, not prefab buildings, and how shaping demand unlocks new efficiencies.
AEC_VC
Europe
Frameworks | Models
The tech startups shaking up construction in Europe
European construction tech startups are revolutionizing homebuilding to address housing shortages. These companies leverage digital tools, prefabrication, and robotics to boost productivity and efficiency in construction.
Press
Europe
Defensibility Dilemmas⎟AI Startups, Low-Carbon Cement, And Venture Capital Predictions
We dive into AI startups' defensibility, the challenges of low-carbon cement, and reflect on past VC predictions. Discover insights on investment strategies and industry trends.
Podcast
Intelligence Mode⎟Why AI Isn't Everything in Construction Tech
Foundamental's take on AI in construction tech: some skepticism should persist, our focus remains on building real businesses with tangible value and defensible advantages.
Practical Nerds
Startup recycles plastic water bottles into remarkable 3D-printed homes — and it could help address the nation's housing crisis
A California-based company is revolutionizing home construction by 3D printing houses using recycled plastic waste, potentially addressing housing shortages and environmental concerns simultaneously.
Press
North America
Robotics | Hard-Tech
Render Revolution⎟How Enscape Disrupted 3D Visualization In Architecture
From startup to $200M+ exit, Enscape's journey revolutionized architectural rendering. Discover how they built a thriving business without sales teams and navigated two successful exits.
Podcast
Europe
Design | CAD | 2D | 3D
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