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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.

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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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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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The Foundamental Documentary: Disruptions (Ep. 6)
Foundamental's juicy takes on construction tech and AEC incumbents: Adapt or be adapted. We explore some of the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for staying relevant in a rapidly evolving industry.
The Foundamentary
Inside Foundamental
The Foundamental Documentary: Destinations (Ep. 7)
Our GP's reveal their ambitions for Foundamental, and our path to support legendary founders build the next generation of AECS-tech giants.
The Foundamentary
Inside Foundamental
The Foundamental Documentary: Freestyle (Ep. 8)
Marking the end of our 8-episode Foundamental Documentary in 2024, our hosts Owen and Martin asked us anything - we went free flow in any direction, revealing truly hidden truths about ourselves.
The Foundamentary
Inside Foundamental
Video Walkthrough: The AEC-Tech Internet Index In September 2024
Talking you through the findings from our AEC Tech Internet Index for August: A data-driven look at adoption trends in architecture, engineering, and construction tech. Uncover the risers, category trends, and mindshare leaders.
AEC_VC
Markets Observatory
Execution Edge ⎟ How Founders In AECS-Tech Can Outperform Execution
Dive into the power of execution in construction tech. Learn why consistent performance trumps potential in building successful AECS ventures.
Practical Nerds
Frameworks | Models
Build Supply ⎟ Vertical Integration Is Back In The Techno-Industrial Era
We explore the shift from demand-driven aggregators to supply-focused vertical integration in real-world industries, and its impact on construction materials and the role emerging markets play in it.
Podcast
Markets Observatory
Metrics that Matter | Decoding Success Metrics We Look For in Construction Tech and AECS Startups
This week we are sharing some of our favorite metrics we use for SaaS, OaaS, marketplaces and fintech models across Seed and Series-A rounds in AEC-Tech and Construction-Tech ventures.
Practical Nerds
Frameworks | Models
Demand > Supply⎟Mankind Enters Its Most Ambitious Era of Construction Activity
The demand for construction of buildings and infrastructure will stand at $22 Trillion in 2040. How robotics and supply-side technology will help deliver against the highest construction demand in mankind's history. Also: "Best-of" lists are useless.
Podcast
Markets Observatory
Eight Rejections to Architectural Revolution: Snaptrude's Journey Over The Years
The operator meets the early investor: Altaf Ganihar's journey to building Snaptrude, and Foundamental's journey to partner with Snaptrude.
Podcast
North America
Design | CAD | 2D | 3D
Building the Future: Can a Digital GC Tap Into India's Growing Data Center Demand?
As India's digital landscape undergoes rapid transformation, the country's data center industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, reshaping the technological infrastructure and positioning India as a major player in the global digital economy.
Articles
Asia-Pacific
Markets Observatory
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