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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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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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Dubai plans first fully robotic villa, Co-reactive raises €6.5M for cement decarbonization
Dubai plans first fully robotic villa, Co-reactive raises €6.5M for cement decarbonization, Carbonaide secures €3.7M for carbon sink materials.
The Daily Blueprint
Change Orders in Construction: Types & Process
Learn what change orders in construction are, why they happen, the main types, and how to manage the change order process to protect your timeline and budget.
Stacking Atoms
Arctis AI raises $1M for construction contract platform, Brickanta closes $8M seed round
Arctis AI raises $1M for construction contract platform, Brickanta closes $8M seed round, Billdr raises $3.2M, Cambio launches with $18M Series A funding.
The Daily Blueprint
Panasonic launches $12.6K lidar scanner, Dewalt drilling robot cuts data center build times
Panasonic launches $12.6K lidar scanner, Dewalt drilling robot cuts data center build times, EquipmentShare debuts at $7.2B valuation.
The Daily Blueprint
Construction Contract Types: A Complete Guide
Understand the main construction contract types like lump sum, cost-plus, GMP, unit price, T&M, and design-build and learn how to choose the right one.
Stacking Atoms
Optocycle develops AI sorting for construction waste, EquipmentShare raises $747M IPO
Optocycle develops AI sorting for construction waste, EquipmentShare raises $747M IPO, Nexxa.ai secures $9M for multi-agent AI platform, Saudi 3D mapping mar...
The Daily Blueprint
Aberdeen develops 3D-printed steel connectors, Procore acquires Datagrid AI firm
Aberdeen develops 3D-printed steel connectors, Procore acquires Datagrid AI firm, XBuild raises $19M Series A, Unbox Robotics secures Rs 2.43B funding.
The Daily Blueprint
Prefab Construction: Everything You Need to Know
Learn what prefab construction is, how it works, the main types of prefabricated construction, and how prefab vs modular construction compare in this guide.
Stacking Atoms
Construction VC vs ConTech vs AEC-Tech Explained
This article explains how construction venture capital, ConTech VC, and AEC-Tech VC differ, where the boundaries sit, and why the distinctions matter.
Stacking Atoms
Struck digitizes building codes for faster permits, Aveva adds AI assistants to engineering platform
Brick & Bolt deploys AI for education construction, Struck digitizes building codes for faster permits, Aveva adds AI assistants to engineering platform.
The Daily Blueprint
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