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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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Reneo Secures 600M to Decarbonise Germany Real Estate
Reneo raises €600M to upgrade energy-inefficient homes, driving large-scale decarbonisation and transforming Germany’s residential sector.
Press
Software Fatigue, Working Capital, And The Power Of Knowledge
Major contractors are slowing software purchases, prioritizing integration over new tools. AEC tech startups must rethink profitability through working capital strategies, while VC success in the sector depends on deep expertise rather than network.
AEC_VC
Europe
Theta Decay : What Great ConTech Founders And Options Trading Have In Common
AI startups and construction tech share the same key risk. Learn what separates winners from the rest, why deep insights matter, and where the real value is.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Markets Observatory
Material Data Powers Construction Tech
Construct raises €12.5M to revolutionize construction material management. From delivery notes to ESG reporting, the startup is transforming how contractors handle their material data.
Podcast
Europe
Decarb the Real World
Why Construction Tech's Future Isn't What You Think
The construction industry must build 96,000 homes daily, but software firms make up only 25% of construction tech unicorns. True category leaders emerge by solving hidden problems, not chasing AI hype.
AEC_VC
Europe
Frameworks | Models
Money Minds Matter | Late-Stage Funding Crisis In Construction Technology
Deep dive into late-stage funding challenges in construction tech, European vs US market dynamics, and valuable insights for founders on avoiding overvalued rounds and maintaining sustainable growth.
Podcast
Europe
Frameworks | Models
The Truth About ConTech Co-Investors: 90% Destroy Value (In Early-Stage)
70% of VCs destroy value rather than add it—why? This Practical Nerds episode unpacks Vinod Khosla’s claim, exploring how knowledge scales in VC, why most investors should step aside, and the impact of incentives.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Markets Observatory
Introducing Distribution-Market-Fit
In project-based markets, distribution shapes product adoption. The right channels can turn tech from an overhead into an essential tool.
Articles
Europe
Frameworks | Models
PermitFlow Launches ReconstructLA to Streamline Rebuilding Efforts in Los Angeles
PermitFlow launches ReconstructLA to simplify permitting and rebuilding for LA wildfire victims, offering free guidance, discounts, and support from top construction tech firms.
Press
North America
Decarb the Real World
When Should Construction Tech Startups Announce Their Moves?
Strategic silence gives construction tech startups a competitive edge. Non-linear founder experiences drive generational companies. Foundamental's portfolio raised $700M in 2024, with a 90% follow-on rate.
AEC_VC
Europe
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