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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.

AEC_VC Content

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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System integrators & new age EPC+Os
System integrators deploying existing tech often beat inventors. Value moves from R&D to deployment as industries mature. Business model innovation crucial.
Articles
Tazapay raises series B with Peak XV
Tazapay has closed its series B funding round with investments from Peak XV Partners, Ripple, Circle Ventures, Norinchukin Capital, and GMO VenturePartners.
Press
Acembee raises €1.2M, Virginia Tech launches grant program
Acembee raises €1.2M for construction site AI, Virginia Tech distributes $280K in smart construction grants.
The Daily Blueprint
Schneider Electric partners with Holcim
IBN Technologies promotes outsourced civil engineering, Hyperion Robotics partners with Iberdrola on sustainable concrete, Schneider Electric deploys AI for ...
The Daily Blueprint
Roll-Up Strategies: 4 Archetypes, And How To Apply In Construction
Four roll-up archetypes: exit-driven, cashflow compounding, strategic, and anti-hero (avoid). Success needs predictable cashflows and sticky customers.
AEC_VC
Negative Gross Margins ⎟ The Canary in the Market Froth Mine
We explore why negative gross margins signal market froth, from scooters to AI. How capital allocators enable value-destructive companies during bubbles.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Frameworks | Models
Automated pallet stacking machine, OneCrew raises $7.5M Series A
Lib Work completed a 1000-square-foot house built entirely from local soil, while Timbertruss and Randek launched automation collaboration for Australian pre...
The Daily Blueprint
Roll-Up Strategies: 4 Archetypes, And How To Apply In Construction
We break down four distinct roll-up archetypes in construction - from classic PE exits to infinite cashflow machines to the anti-hero strategies that burn capit
AEC_VC
FieldAI raises $405M, Keychain secures $30M Series B
ITE College East opened a 2,000 sq m AEC training hub, while BASE, Converge, and Innoviz announced innovations in resilient housing, AI-driven concrete, and ...
The Daily Blueprint
Ideagen acquires Reactec, WALLROUND raises €4.2M
Adventum Tech deployed its Digital Bridge system on Riga’s Vanu Bridge, while UAE announced new AI- and IoT-driven solutions for construction. Funding and M&...
The Daily Blueprint
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