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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.

Articles

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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Can construction robots solve Europe’s housing crisis?
Dutch startup Monumental uses autonomous robots for bricklaying to tackle Europe's housing crisis, boosting productivity and reducing labor costs.
Press
Europe
Robotics | Hard-Tech
Compounding Optionality & B2B Marketplaces
What makes a winning contech startup today? Is one smart platform better than a dozen tools? Can Europe leapfrog the US in AI for construction?
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 grows wood panel business via acquisitions
Infra.Market strengthens India wood panel position via products and digital strategy. Acquired plants in Rudrapur and Yamunanagar to expand manufacturing.
Press
Asia-Pacific
Venture Vanguard ⎟ Why Real Estate And Tech Need Strategic Partners
We dive into JP Bowgen's venture journey, exploring the strategic advantages of PropTech and ConTech investments and why real estate tech needs more than just money—it needs connected partners.
Podcast
Europe
Frameworks | Models
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
Cloud Manufacturing Transforms Windows & Doors
We explore how Green Fortune, a windows and doors maker is disrupting the industry with cloud manufacturing and a focus on the missing middle segment in India's booming market.
Podcast
Asia-Pacific
Markets Observatory
How Technology Leapfrogging Creates Unexpected Market Opportunities
AI enables emerging markets to bypass traditional construction software, creating opportunities via tech leapfrogging in Europe & India.
Practical Nerds
Markets Observatory
Bid Shopping in Construction
Controversial practice where general contractors use subcontractor bids to negotiate lower prices with competitors. Learn about the mechanics, ethical concerns, legal implications, and prevention strategies in construction bidding.
Stacking Atoms
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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