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There are countless posts on portfolio construction, or how many investments are ideal in a venture portfolio, and so forth. What I do is that the topic of VC fund portfolio construction is not an easy way to grasp, and is likely even harder to master in practice. So, we have this portfolio construction tension between concentrating money into the best companies in a portfolio versus protecting the GP and LPs via diversification. MORE
CostCertified , a Canadian startup which provides real-time, interactive residential construction estimates, raised $8.45 Put simply, CostCertified today is a price configurator tool for construction, but the Calgary, Alberta-based company’s end goal is to build the “Amazon for construction.” MORE
Construct Capital co-founders and general partners Dayna Grayson and Rachel Holt continue to dive into innovation that some investors may not think is so sexy, but actually runs behind the scenes so that our food gets to grocery stores every week and our packages arrive when they say they will. MORE
Germany-based construction tech startup Cosuno has raised a $30 million Series B led by U.S. Construction is one of the largest industries in the world but amongst the least open to new technology. We call it pre-construction.” MORE
When an accident on a building site resulted in the death of their friend, the founders of Safesight were inspired to launch the platform to digitize safety programs for construction. MORE
While the Biden administration’s plan will certainly expand the workforce, it also provides a massive opportunity for the adoption of automation technologies within the construction industry. Between 1985 and 2015 , the average age of construction workers increased from 36 to 42.5, MORE
Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar industry. We love Eano’s mission — combining a similar product sourcing strategy as Wish with technology to bring a better experience to all constituents in the antiquated construction industry.”. MORE
In the wake of COVID-19 this spring, construction sites across the nation emptied out alongside neighboring restaurants, retail stores, offices and other commercial establishments. Amidst the chaos, construction firms faced an existential question: How will they survive? Allison Xu. MORE
Shepherd , an insurtech startup focused on the construction market, has closed a $6.15 For Shepherd, the construction market is its target, an industry that it intends to carve into starting with excess liability coverage. MORE
Dusty operates in the construction space, specifically, which has been an area of increased focus for automation proponents. Dusty says its tech is capable of reducing construction time and costly errors introduced into the process through manual transcription. MORE
One year after raising $16 million , construction technology company Buildots is back to claim another $30 million, this time in Series B funding. Project managers can then make better decisions to speed up construction. “It We are also sitting on piles of data from construction sites. MORE
When it comes to construction projects, any type of delay can result in increased costs both for the contractor and their customer. O’Rourke came up with the idea for RenoRun after working for two decades in the construction industry in Ireland, Australia and eventually Canada. MORE
Construction technology may not be the sexiest of industries, but it is one where tremendous opportunity lies — considering it has historically lagged in productivity. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar industry. MORE
Often we see managers avoiding crucial conversations or giving constructive feedback. Sometimes it may feel better to just ignore the situation, hoping that it will go away, instead of addressing the situation appropriately and constructively. This article was originally published on K. MORE
The challenges her father faced as a business owner in the construction industry always stayed in the back of her mind, so when Lin got the entrepreneurial itch, it was a natural move to help start a company that helped trade contractors better control their finances. Construction is one of those large industries that impacts how we all live, but it really hasn’t caught the wave of fintech and cloud computing, and generally hasn’t been as digitized as other sectors.”. MORE
Developing construction systems to create infrastructure and habitats on the moon, and eventually Mars, with NASA. These are just some of the things that Austin, Texas-based construction tech startup ICON has been working on. Despite the hype, construction tech will be hard to disrupt. MORE
The Houston-based startup developed a robot that prints building layouts on the floor of construction sites, so workers know where — and where not — to build. Now, it seems, construction is a prime target for robotics. Layout is the beachhead for construction automation. MORE
The seed round is led by Prime Movers Lab and Alpaca VC and features a slew of additional firms, including Dolby Family Ventures, Calm Ventures, Gaingels, Towerview Ventures, GFA Venture Partners and Suffolk Construction. MORE
In the construction industry, managers can become disconnected from what’s happening on-site — particularly when dealing with pandemic-related disruptions. Buildots analyzes project schedules, designs, and other data to generate a model of an active construction site. MORE
Bay Area-based construction startup TraceAir today announced a $3.5 We first noted the company back in 2016 , when it pitched a method for using drones to spot construction errors before they become too expense. Construction startup Scaled Robotics raises a €2M seed round. MORE
It certainly follows then that some leading construction robotics companies are able to strike while the iron is hot with some healthy raises. The startup’s first product is the Field Printer, a robot that prints out plans on the floor of construction sites. MORE
Briq , which has developed a fintech platform used by the construction industry, has raised $30 million in a Series B funding round led by Tiger Global Management. Currently, Briq manages or forecasts about $30 billion in construction volume. MORE
There are many jobs in the construction industry that fall under the “dull, dirty, and dangerous” category said to be ripe for automation — but only a few can actually be taken on with today’s technology. Drone-focused construction startup TraceAir raises $3.5M. MORE
Meirav Oren is the co-founder and CEO of Versatile , a construction technology startup using AI and IoT to help construction professionals in making data-driven decisions to support job site safety and productivity. Meirav Oren. Contributor. Share on Twitter. MORE
Construction tech is one of those sectors that has not historically been considered “sexy” in a startup world that often favors glitzier technology. But construction fuels the commercial and real estate industries, which in turn impacts all of us in one way or another. MORE
Brazilian construction tech startup Ambar announced it has raised a large Series C round: R$204 million, approximately $36 million at today’s mid-market rate. Ambar was created in 2013 with the ambition to leverage technology to make the civil construction process more efficient. MORE
Bridgit , a “workforce intelligence” technology company that is focused on the construction industry, announced today that it has raised CAD$24 million, or about US$19.4 Built for construction workforce planning, cloud-based Bench has become Bridgit’s flagship offering. MORE
Construction tech is one of those sectors that has not historically been considered “sexy” in a startup world that often favors glitzier technology. But construction fuels the commercial and real estate industries, which in turn impacts all of us in one way or another. MORE
Mosaic Building Group , a Phoenix, Arizona-based construction tech startup, has raised $44 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak State Ventures. To make residential construction more scalable. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar industry. MORE
Via TechCrunch by Arman Tabatabai: Venture capital has been flooding the various subverticals under the robotics umbrella in recent years, and the construction space is one of the largest beneficiaries. How much time are you spending on construction robotics right now? MORE
Hong Kong-based viAct helps construction sites perform around-the-clock monitoring with an AI-based cloud platform that combines computer vision, edge devices and a mobile app. Founded in 2016, viAct currently serves more than 30 construction industry clients in Asia and Europe. MORE
New York-based construction startup Toggle this morning announced that it has raised an $8 million Series A. Construction startups have also begun to heat up. Toggle automates an entirely different part of the construction process. MORE
Yet how we conceive buildings, architect them for their uses, and ultimately construct them on a site has changed remarkably little over the past few decades. Housing and building costs continue to rise, and there remains a slow linear process from conception to construction for most projects. MORE
With the pandemic affecting every aspect of life and industry, it’s no surprise that digitization is coming to construction fast. Construction suppliers are increasingly under the same pressure as other sectors to perform at a higher level. MORE
OMERS Ventures’ Principal Michelle Killoran has long been looking for a construction tech startup to invest in. Meanwhile, Jim Barrett, chief innovation officer at Turner Construction, was facing a similar challenge. Couple that with the fact that the construction industry is complex.”. MORE
San Francisco-based construction startup Versatile is announcing today that it has raised a $20 million Series A. From that vantage point, it’s capable of capturing and analyzing data across the construction site. MORE
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TechCrunch
MAY 10, 2022
Construction tech is one of those sectors that has not historically been considered “sexy” in a startup world that often favors glitzier technology. But construction fuels the commercial and real estate industries, which in turn impacts all of us in one way or another.
TechCrunch
MAY 17, 2022
In the construction industry, managers can become disconnected from what’s happening on-site — particularly when dealing with pandemic-related disruptions. Buildots analyzes project schedules, designs, and other data to generate a model of an active construction site.
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TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
OMERS Ventures’ Principal Michelle Killoran has long been looking for a construction tech startup to invest in. Meanwhile, Jim Barrett, chief innovation officer at Turner Construction, was facing a similar challenge. Couple that with the fact that the construction industry is complex.”.
TechCrunch
MARCH 23, 2022
The Houston-based startup developed a robot that prints building layouts on the floor of construction sites, so workers know where — and where not — to build. Now, it seems, construction is a prime target for robotics. Layout is the beachhead for construction automation.
TechCrunch
APRIL 21, 2022
Construct Capital co-founders and general partners Dayna Grayson and Rachel Holt continue to dive into innovation that some investors may not think is so sexy, but actually runs behind the scenes so that our food gets to grocery stores every week and our packages arrive when they say they will.
TechCrunch
JUNE 29, 2021
New York-based construction startup Toggle this morning announced that it has raised an $8 million Series A. Construction startups have also begun to heat up. Toggle automates an entirely different part of the construction process.
TechCrunch
AUGUST 4, 2021
One year after raising $16 million , construction technology company Buildots is back to claim another $30 million, this time in Series B funding. Project managers can then make better decisions to speed up construction. “It We are also sitting on piles of data from construction sites.
TechCrunch
MARCH 15, 2022
Meirav Oren is the co-founder and CEO of Versatile , a construction technology startup using AI and IoT to help construction professionals in making data-driven decisions to support job site safety and productivity. Meirav Oren. Contributor. Share on Twitter.
TechCrunch
JUNE 15, 2021
It certainly follows then that some leading construction robotics companies are able to strike while the iron is hot with some healthy raises. The startup’s first product is the Field Printer, a robot that prints out plans on the floor of construction sites.
TechCrunch
JANUARY 19, 2021
Bay Area-based construction startup TraceAir today announced a $3.5 We first noted the company back in 2016 , when it pitched a method for using drones to spot construction errors before they become too expense. Construction startup Scaled Robotics raises a €2M seed round.
TechCrunch
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Mosaic Building Group , a Phoenix, Arizona-based construction tech startup, has raised $44 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak State Ventures. To make residential construction more scalable. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar industry.
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TechCrunch
APRIL 28, 2021
While the Biden administration’s plan will certainly expand the workforce, it also provides a massive opportunity for the adoption of automation technologies within the construction industry. Between 1985 and 2015 , the average age of construction workers increased from 36 to 42.5,
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Germany-based construction tech startup Cosuno has raised a $30 million Series B led by U.S. Construction is one of the largest industries in the world but amongst the least open to new technology. We call it pre-construction.”
TechCrunch
JUNE 7, 2021
Briq , which has developed a fintech platform used by the construction industry, has raised $30 million in a Series B funding round led by Tiger Global Management. Currently, Briq manages or forecasts about $30 billion in construction volume.
TechCrunch
MARCH 24, 2021
Hong Kong-based viAct helps construction sites perform around-the-clock monitoring with an AI-based cloud platform that combines computer vision, edge devices and a mobile app. Founded in 2016, viAct currently serves more than 30 construction industry clients in Asia and Europe.
TechCrunch
AUGUST 12, 2021
Construction tech is one of those sectors that has not historically been considered “sexy” in a startup world that often favors glitzier technology. But construction fuels the commercial and real estate industries, which in turn impacts all of us in one way or another.
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
When it comes to construction projects, any type of delay can result in increased costs both for the contractor and their customer. O’Rourke came up with the idea for RenoRun after working for two decades in the construction industry in Ireland, Australia and eventually Canada.
TechCrunch
MAY 19, 2021
Construction technology may not be the sexiest of industries, but it is one where tremendous opportunity lies — considering it has historically lagged in productivity. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar industry.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 23, 2021
Brazilian construction tech startup Ambar announced it has raised a large Series C round: R$204 million, approximately $36 million at today’s mid-market rate. Ambar was created in 2013 with the ambition to leverage technology to make the civil construction process more efficient.
TechCrunch
AUGUST 24, 2021
Developing construction systems to create infrastructure and habitats on the moon, and eventually Mars, with NASA. These are just some of the things that Austin, Texas-based construction tech startup ICON has been working on. Despite the hype, construction tech will be hard to disrupt.
TechCrunch
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
In the wake of COVID-19 this spring, construction sites across the nation emptied out alongside neighboring restaurants, retail stores, offices and other commercial establishments. Amidst the chaos, construction firms faced an existential question: How will they survive? Allison Xu.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Bridgit , a “workforce intelligence” technology company that is focused on the construction industry, announced today that it has raised CAD$24 million, or about US$19.4 Built for construction workforce planning, cloud-based Bench has become Bridgit’s flagship offering.
TechCrunch
AUGUST 19, 2021
The seed round is led by Prime Movers Lab and Alpaca VC and features a slew of additional firms, including Dolby Family Ventures, Calm Ventures, Gaingels, Towerview Ventures, GFA Venture Partners and Suffolk Construction.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 6, 2021
CostCertified , a Canadian startup which provides real-time, interactive residential construction estimates, raised $8.45 Put simply, CostCertified today is a price configurator tool for construction, but the Calgary, Alberta-based company’s end goal is to build the “Amazon for construction.”
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
The challenges her father faced as a business owner in the construction industry always stayed in the back of her mind, so when Lin got the entrepreneurial itch, it was a natural move to help start a company that helped trade contractors better control their finances. Construction is one of those large industries that impacts how we all live, but it really hasn’t caught the wave of fintech and cloud computing, and generally hasn’t been as digitized as other sectors.”.
TechCrunch
MAY 16, 2022
Dusty operates in the construction space, specifically, which has been an area of increased focus for automation proponents. Dusty says its tech is capable of reducing construction time and costly errors introduced into the process through manual transcription.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 3, 2020
San Francisco-based construction startup Versatile is announcing today that it has raised a $20 million Series A. From that vantage point, it’s capable of capturing and analyzing data across the construction site.
Haystack
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
There are countless posts on portfolio construction, or how many investments are ideal in a venture portfolio, and so forth. What I do is that the topic of VC fund portfolio construction is not an easy way to grasp, and is likely even harder to master in practice. So, we have this portfolio construction tension between concentrating money into the best companies in a portfolio versus protecting the GP and LPs via diversification.
TechCrunch
MARCH 2, 2021
There are many jobs in the construction industry that fall under the “dull, dirty, and dangerous” category said to be ripe for automation — but only a few can actually be taken on with today’s technology. Drone-focused construction startup TraceAir raises $3.5M.
TechCrunch
MAY 20, 2021
Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar industry. We love Eano’s mission — combining a similar product sourcing strategy as Wish with technology to bring a better experience to all constituents in the antiquated construction industry.”.
TechCrunch
JULY 20, 2021
With the pandemic affecting every aspect of life and industry, it’s no surprise that digitization is coming to construction fast. Construction suppliers are increasingly under the same pressure as other sectors to perform at a higher level.
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 18, 2020
When an accident on a building site resulted in the death of their friend, the founders of Safesight were inspired to launch the platform to digitize safety programs for construction.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 10, 2016
Often we see managers avoiding crucial conversations or giving constructive feedback. Sometimes it may feel better to just ignore the situation, hoping that it will go away, instead of addressing the situation appropriately and constructively. This article was originally published on K.
TechCrunch
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Shepherd , an insurtech startup focused on the construction market, has closed a $6.15 For Shepherd, the construction market is its target, an industry that it intends to carve into starting with excess liability coverage.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Yet how we conceive buildings, architect them for their uses, and ultimately construct them on a site has changed remarkably little over the past few decades. Housing and building costs continue to rise, and there remains a slow linear process from conception to construction for most projects.
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