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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.

Practical Nerds

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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AEC_VC

Reflections of a VC in AEC technology (architecture, engineering and construction-tech). What fascinated me last week.

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Stacking Atoms

"Stacking Atoms" is a series by Foundamental that explores construction's unique processes, hidden workflows, and unwritten rules across different segments and global markets. We don't aim to perfectly describe every detail, but rather to spotlight insights that help founders and innovators connect with construction experts around relevant workflows, removing unknown-unknowns and providing terminology that bridges innovation and industry expertise.

The Daily Blueprint

The Daily Blueprint is Foundamental's daily newsletter covering everything AEC tech globally — from startup funding and M&A to product launches, partnerships, regulation shifts, and industry trends across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. It's the daily signal on what's shaping the future of how we design, build, and operate the real world, while most competitors focus solely on the US market.

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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The Daily Blueprint May 20, 2025
The AEC front was active, here is what made the cut: Infra.Market is scaling to serve India's construction boom with 250+ factories supporting 7,000 projects as it prepares for a $700M IPO. Linker Vision has deployed NVIDIA-powered AI to integrate...
The Daily Blueprint
AI's Double-Edged Sword: Construction And VC
Can AI disrupt construction tech and VC? This episode explores why atoms still matter, trust is hard to automate, and why early-stage VCs may be AI’s last front
Practical Nerds
Markets Observatory
Infra.Market scales with India infra real estate demand
Co-founder Aaditya Sharda outlines how Infra.Market's platform with 250+ factories and private-label strategy powers 7,000+ India projects ahead of $700M IPO.
Press
Asia-Pacific
Supply | Marketplaces
Data Centers: Booms, Busts & Heated Debates
We dive into data center investments, Stargate's $500B AI infrastructure plans, and financing uncertainty. Plus, Autodesk's controversial God-themed ad and a Texas-sized take on civil engineering.
Podcast
Europe
Markets Observatory
SaaS Benchmarking: What’s changed in AEC SaaS since 2023?
A deep dive into 2025 AEC software benchmarking, comparing financial performance and efficiency across leading industry players and top SaaS companies.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Beyond Renderings Lies AI’s True Potential in AEC
Snaptrude's AI Program Mode helps teams move from zero to one faster by generating design-ready programs from simple prompts in its live-linked tables.
Press
Design | CAD | 2D | 3D
How China Builds Nuclear Plants Cheaper, Construction's $860bn Problem, & Trump 2.0 Germany Effects
Explore how China builds nuclear reactors at a fraction of Western costs, the opportunity in modular nuclear, Germany's trillion-dollar infrastructure spending, and how robotics is changing solar installation—essential trends reshaping construction
Podcast
Europe
Markets Observatory
It's 2025: Construction Dynamism in Germany ?
Germany is unlocking $1.1T for construction. With low debt, optimism, and pro-business leadership, the sector could see unprecedented growth.
AEC_VC
Europe
Markets Observatory
The Pre-Emption Playbook in Construction Tech
In this episode of Practical Nerds, we unpack the seductive yet risky world of investor preemptions in construction tech. Learn when early offers are truly a sign of conviction — and when they're just a play for information.
Practical Nerds
Markets Observatory
Trust Eroded: When Founders Hide Their True Weaknesses
Learn why successful founders openly address their weaknesses and gain investor trust through transparency. Discover how honest self-assessment and consistently identifying bottlenecks lead to sustainable growth.
Practical Nerds
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