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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.

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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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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
Construction Standardization: The Demand-Shaping Paradox
Construction standardization isn't about modular buildings, it's about shaping demand. Learn why bricks and 2x4s are the real heroes of construction efficiency.
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
Reframe Systems - bringing Amazon's philosophy into construction
Dive into Reframe's audacious mission to construct eco-friendly homes in half the time, at half the cost. Discover how they're fusing cutting-edge robotics with age-old carpentry to slash carbon emissions and redefine construction as we know it.
Podcast
North America
Robotics | Hard-Tech
India’s blue-collar workers paradox pt 1 (and is it a business opportunity?)
This crucial sector is facing a challenge: an alarming shortage of skilled labor threatens to derail India's ambitious economic goals.
Articles
Asia-Pacific
Markets Observatory
Dusty Robotics - layout automation and building the perfect UI for a robot
Tessa Lau's Dusty Robotics is printing the future, one perfectly placed line at a time. Discover how this startup is tackling billion-dollar inefficiencies with robots that give human workers superpowers.
Podcast
North America
Robotics | Hard-Tech
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