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

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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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1.5 years later: My insulation thesis
Today, we revisit our very first topic on AEC_VC, cavity insulation in Europe, with a fresh perspective. After 18 months, our backtesting confirms: this insulation opportunity has an outstanding market potential and exceptional margins and cash flows. It has shown me that it can support the next AEC unicorn.
AEC_VC
Europe
Markets Observatory
The state of supply chain and logistics, and its AI agents
029 | The state of supply chain and logistics in the construction economy | The opportunity for Al agents | Al for electrical grid construction
Practical Nerds
Markets Observatory
Vertical niche one-stop shops, the example of PoolCorp
028 | Vertical niche one-stop shops | PoolCorp | How founders can learn from a $15 billion pool-servicing leader
Practical Nerds
Frameworks | Models
Aeria Secures $1.8M Pre-Seed Funding Led by Kalaari and Foundamental
Aeria’s comprehensive suite of solutions, seamlessly integrated with multiple technologies, consolidates various functionalities into a single application. These functionalities range from digitizing and automating manual tasks to enhancing operational efficiency.
Press
Asia-Pacific
Markets Observatory
The founder traits and behaviors we LOVE in AEC-Tech
027 | The founder traits and behaviors we LOVE in AEC-Tech
Practical Nerds
Frameworks | Models
How To Build A Unicorn In Construction Tech
Foundamental GP Patric Hellermann explains the 30bn opportunity in construction tech, the past and future models of unicorns, and how VC in the world of construction operates.
Press
Inside Foundamental
Exclusive: Fashinza Cofounder’s Startup Marrfa Bags Funding
Marrfa is a full-stack, managed marketplace for new construction real estate that aims to democratise access to high-yield investment opportunities worldwide
Press
Middle East
Markets Observatory
Constru-Tech in Q1-2024
026 | Constru-Tech in Q1-2024 What are the hot themes and trends for founders and VC's to watch | Bootstrapping in AEC | Leading indicators
Practical Nerds
Markets Observatory
Dutch startup Monumental is using robots to lay bricks
Monumental has already been doing limited pilots in its native Netherlands, including the 15-meter exterior of an office building. Partnerships with 25 contractors have followed, including low-income housing.
Press
Europe
Robotics | Hard-Tech
US vs. Global AEC-Tech
025 | US v. Global AEC-Tech | The USA themes to watch in 2024 | Supply chains, workforce, vertical Al, startup acquisition
Practical Nerds
North America
Markets Observatory
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