TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2022

Construction as an industry has evolved with civilization through the ages. Construction’s digital transformation journey is only just beginning, and the sector offers a ton of space for innovation. To get a clear picture of where construction tech stands today, we spoke with five active investors in the space.

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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.

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TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2022

While legacy sectors like transportation and energy have embraced new tech, innovation in the construction industry has been slow to take hold. Even though many large construction firms manage internal R&D units, more than a third of employees say they’re reluctant to adopt new technology. of the U.S.

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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. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar

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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.”. billion in revenue in 2020.

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Dream It

MARCH 6, 2020

Dreamit Urbantech Managing Director Andrew Ackerman recently sat down with Jeff for a wide-ranging conversation on real estate tech, and a large part of that conversation focused on what founders can do to successfully raise venture capital from real estate tech investors. Is it pure play software or business innovation?

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

The image translators work for the construct program. Whether you believe in 1% conspiracies or not, most would agree that those in power want to stay in power and a complicated legal framework helps stall social innovation and maintains the status quo. Neo: Do you always look at it encoded? Cypher: Well you have to.

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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. New investors Starwood Capital, invisionAZ, Tekfen Ventures, Volt Capital, Brightstone and Naval Ravikant also put money in the round. The end goal?

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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

Senators led by Amy Klobuchar introduced the New Business Preservation Act to incentivize venture capital formation around the country. It avoids two well-known traps for government-sponsored venture programs by requiring that public funds are matched with private dollars and that capital is deployed by professional investors.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

In the late 90’s he saw the internet boom and helped start IronPlanet.com, a construction equipment marketplace that is nearing an IPO. He was introduced through mutual friends to Highland Capital. At the time consumer internet venture capital was still suffering from the collapse of the Tech Bubble. 5:00 – 5:55).

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The firm has an Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Tel Aviv presence, and now has a $160 million sack of funds to deploy across its focus areas: sustainability and technological innovation in the construction, real estate and manufacturing industries. It especially wants to reduce waste and CO2 emissions. ”

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 5, 2013

But do we need government playing the same exact role when loosely constructed networks can serve that same purpose. Being on the forefront of digital innovation here doesn''t just mean wifi and it doesn''t just mean apps hackathons. Enter Airbnb. It makes NYC stays a lot easier.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Scott Kirsner is CEO and co-founder of Innovation Leader , a research and events firm that focuses on innovation in Global 1000 companies, and a longtime business columnist for The Boston Globe. Some recent research that my company, Innovation Leader , conducted in collaboration with KPMG LLP , suggests a constructive approach.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2021

How Retail Zipline’s Series A pitch deck ticked every box for Emergence Capital. Global venture capital reached $156 billion in Q2 2021, a YOY increase of 157%. Marlon Nichols, founding managing partner, MaC Venture Capital. Jeff Grabow, venture capital leader, EY US.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 20, 2011

He has an interesting business and one that has a viable shot at being an innovative & profitable business. I try to be constructive. Sometimes I’ll say, “I highly doubt you will get funded with this concept – here’s why …&# and I try to offer constructive points. One problem.

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Revolution

JUNE 3, 2021

Despite waiting for a “return to normal,” it’s clear that over the last year society has been constructing a “new normal.” The percentage of early-stage venture capital dollars invested into Bay Area startups dropped 15% over the last 10 years, from 39% to 24%. And we have since we started our efforts in 2014.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2021

The company claims to be able to 3D print structures “two times as quickly with 95% less labor hours and 10-times less waste” than conventional construction. Execs say the new capital will go toward making supply chain improvements and moving up research and development timelines.

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David Teten VC

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Sample Provision : The General Partner shall adhere to the following cultural principles: [ cultural principles such as integrity, transparency, innovation, etc.]. Sometimes Structured Debate can also help your team raise and address competing priorities or points of view in a constructive way.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 1, 2022

In 2017, Veev Group began to focus on prefabrication capabilities, and by 2018 it formally pivoted to what it described as “a vertically integrated developer focused on building innovation.” Veev’s panelized construction takes place in its 50,000-square-foot “Digital Fab” facility.

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HPA

MARCH 21, 2024

HPA is excited to announce our investment in Fuel Me ’s $18M Series A Round , which was co-led by Pritzker Group Venture Capital and Tribeca Venture Partners and includes co-investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Interplay Venture Capital, and FJ Labs.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 27, 2022

Jake Fingert is a managing partner at Camber Creek, a strategic venture capital firm investing in real estate technology companies. Proptech has made our lives easier with innovations like smart homes, AirBnB, and the ability to shop for and secure a mortgage from our phones. In 2021, venture capital poured a record $11.7

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While a portion of that is from the energy and materials required to construct buildings, the lion’s share — nearly 90% on an annual basis — comes from their use. There’s a lot of overlap between construction tech and proptech. We hear people make this distinction between proptech and construction tech all the time.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Founder and Managing Partner Constance Freedman and Partner, Liza Benson , oversee the generalist venture capital and growth equity firm. Moderne’s unique platform de-risks venture, an inherently risky asset class, while producing top tier returns,” said Freedman.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 10, 2022

Early-stage venture fund New Stack Ventures just raised $42.6 million for its second fund aimed at injecting capital into founders that don’t come from the educational pedigree or location that we typically see with entrepreneurs. NM: From the beginning, the venture capital industry has chronically lacked innovation.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Register Singapore is emerging as a hotspot for cleantech innovation, with a growing number of startups focusing on sustainability and environmental impact. These regions are particularly interesting due to substantial electricity expenses and comparatively lower costs for constructing and installing rooftop solar systems.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

Underrepresented folks in entrepreneurship and venture capital, including women, people of color and LGBTQ individuals, are often led to believe we must be overqualified to start a business, join a VC firm or become an investor. Listen to constructive criticism, and learn from useful feedback, but always carry a dignified bearing.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

From there, it can help with everything from architectural plans to design to actual construction via its platform. The construction industry has long been plagued by inefficiencies and productivity challenges. And while the sector has never before seen such influxes of capital, there is still clearly room for improvement. .

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2022

Austin’s venture capital scene has been hot for years now, but a pair of local investment firms just closed on new funds aimed at injecting more capital into startups in Austin and elsewhere. They’re the ones innovating, so we believe that big trend is going to be the driver, more than anything.”.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Recent traction includes companies working in the construction, property management, sports and hospitality industries. Mort acknowledges that much of the innovation in fintech has historically focused on the banking industry while the insurance industry has been slower to innovate. The need for insurance is only increasing.”.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 12, 2023

The company says it appeals to home buyers by offering “guaranteed pricing,” and a pledge to streamline the process of building a home – from land selection to financing and construction. Welcome is just one of many startups attempting to address the housing shortage that have raised venture capital in recent years.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 30, 2022

Within this period, the impact investor backed several firms in various sectors like banking, trade, private equity, and venture capital. BII has also provided investment to TLcom Capital, one of the largest pan-African venture capital firms. They include mature, powerhouse, stable and fragile markets.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Existing investors, including General Catalyst, Bling Capital, Construct Capital, Industry Ventures and Origin Ventures, joined the round. Given the tailwinds, Zur took the opportunity to work with top venture capital firms, like Tiger and SoftBank, even though it had taken the Series A a mere six weeks prior.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

You’ll hear from the likes of Bain Capital Ventures partner Ajay Agarwal; Construct Capital co-founder and managing partner Dayna Grayson; General Catalyst partner Mark Crane; and many other industry experts. At TechCrunch, we’re so lucky to partner with some of the most innovative pioneers in the startup space.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

He conceived of and incubated the company as part of a program run by Koch and High Alpha Innovation , the program launched by former Exact Target execs to help startups with enterprise-focused ideas. The company currently has six employees, but plans to expand with the funding (which closed in May).

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 31, 2023

Asia Medical Enviro Services, renowned for its innovative biohazardous and medical waste treatment solutions, is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of TBS Energi Utama. This heralds a collaborative endeavor to enhance innovation capabilities across the region, propelling new ventures’ successful launch and expansion.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

An easing of laws around the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) around the U.S. What followed was an over a year-long nightmare and process around the feasibility, permitting and construction,” Czarnecki recalls. That company said it is focused on innovation in construction with a 3D-printed method.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2023

Categories like construction, agriculture and health care, among others, were very much looking to automate. Robotics innovation had somewhat plateaued: Capability to innovate was heavily based on a startup’s ability to raise capital. Investments began flooding into robotics around this time.

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