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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
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
Design Destiny ⎟ Automating Built Environment From Concept To Construction
We analyze a 10M seed round for an automated building design platform. Will it deliver fully constructible designs? Who wins the workflow war between authoring tools and automation platforms? The future of MEP design awaits.
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
AI Governance: How Construction Giants Are Navigating The Future
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 Wins ‘The Most Trusted Tech-Enabled Construction Company’ Award
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
Reinventing Renovation ⎟ Reneo's Massive 600M Funding Shakes Up Real Estate Tech
We explore Reneo's approach to transforming energy-inefficient buildings with standardized renovations, backed by a massive €600M round combining technology with real estate transformation at scale.
Podcast
Europe
Cloud Construction ⎟ Redefining Manufacturing Models In The Building Industry
Cloud manufacturing revolutionizes traditional building materials manufacturing models. Surprisingly, Coca-Cola serves as a blue-print for the category creators in construction such as Infra.Market and Metalbook.
Practical Nerds
Frameworks | Models
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