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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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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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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
How Global Construction Tech Investment Shapes The Future
Discover our approach to global construction tech investment, why local market adaptations triumph over one-size-fits-all solutions, and how we see data infrastructure—not AI—driving the next innovation wave.
Podcast
Markets Observatory
Vertical AI rollups - New business models, and can they work in AEC-tech? Pt. 1
Roll-ups are reshaping Startupland. From AI-driven SaaS buyouts to AEC tech strategies, we explore why VCs are funding roll-ups, where AI fits in, and whether this model truly makes sense for venture capital. A deep dive into real-world innovation.
Articles
Asia-Pacific
Frameworks | Models
Can construction robots solve Europe’s housing crisis?
Dutch startup Monumental is using autonomous, electric robots to tackle Europe’s housing crisis by automating construction tasks like bricklaying, aiming to boost productivity, reduce costs, and overcome labor shortages.
Press
Europe
Robotics | Hard-Tech
Compounding Optionality, B2B Marketplaces, and Leapfrogging Software
What makes a successful construction tech startup in today's volatile world? Is it better to have fewer software solutions than hundreds of disconnected ones? Can European companies leapfrog their American counterparts in AI readiness?
AEC_VC
Markets Observatory
AI Isn't The Bathtub, It's Just Running Water
AI is like water—it flows freely, but without a vessel, it's wasted. In construction tech, AI features alone aren’t enough. The real winners will build the “bathtubs”: robust tools and data systems to capture, refine, and scale AI's value.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Frameworks | Models
Infra.Market expands wood panel business through strategic acquisitions
Infra.Market strengthens position in India's wood panel industry through broad product range and digital strategy. Acquisition of two plants in production hubs Rudrapur and Yamunanagar expands manufacturing capabilities.
Press
Asia-Pacific
AI In Construction: Vessels Matter More Than Water
Explore AI’s role in construction tech, shifting European capital, and what sets enduring founders apart. Learn why AI must integrate with tools like BIM to unlock real value
AEC_VC
Europe
How Technology Leapfrogging Creates Unexpected Market Opportunities
Discover how technology leapfrogging creates unexpected market opportunities in construction tech, as AI enables emerging markets to bypass traditional software evolution paths. Learn how this pattern could transform European and Indian markets.
Practical Nerds
Markets Observatory
Finding Timeless Substance In Construction Tech Investment
Discover why successful construction tech requires timeless substance over trendy hype. Learn about the "polar bear mindset" for finding overlooked opportunities and why practical shipping velocity trumps perfect autonomy in construction robotics imp
AEC_VC
Markets Observatory
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