Kraaft is a developer of a communication application specifically designed for the construction industry, focusing on site monitoring for public works trades such as roads and various networks. The application enables site workers to communicate effectively by sending messages that include audio, video, and photos. It assists in generating site reports and facilitating the raising of reservations on plans. By enhancing the dissemination and reception of information, Kraaft's application empowers construction professionals to improve project quality and ensure timely delivery.
TrustUp is a platform designed to connect homeowners with verified home improvement contractors. It operates a marketplace that facilitates the search for and hiring of reliable professionals for various construction and renovation services. By ensuring a guarantee of quality work, TrustUp enables customers to access consistent and effective professional services for their home projects. The platform aims to streamline the process of finding suitable contractors, ultimately enhancing the home improvement experience for homeowners.
Buildpeer
Seed Round in 2024
Buildpeer is a project management software company focused on the construction industry. Founded in 2021 by Mauricio Valdes, it is headquartered in Garza García, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The company operates a digital platform designed to enhance visibility and control over construction projects. Buildpeer's platform provides features such as digital document management, access to construction plans, project-related photos and drawings, as well as communication and collaboration tools. These offerings enable construction workers to effectively plan, manage, and supervise their projects, ultimately improving overall productivity in the construction field.
StruxHub
Seed Round in 2024
StruxHub is a construction technology company that develops software to improve coordination between office and field teams for construction projects. Their platform offers features such as field schedule management, task management, delivery management, digitized work permits, inspection forms, broadcast announcements, and real-time job site logistics tracking.
Drawer AI
Seed Round in 2024
Drawer AI is an artificial intelligence software company focused on the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Its platform specializes in generating building drawings, specifications, and models. Drawer AI offers features such as drawing package change analysis, direct error reporting, and advisory and value engineering reports. By utilizing its technology, clients can identify and rectify design errors prior to the commencement of construction, helping to avoid expensive change orders and improving overall project efficiency.
Planera is an online collaborative whiteboard platform designed for creating and managing construction project management (CPM) schedules. It enables users to build resource and cost-loaded schedules efficiently, reducing the need for scheduling experts. The platform fosters team collaboration and streamlines project planning, ultimately enhancing construction project profitability.
Wingtra is a Swiss drone manufacturer that designs the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing VTOL fixed-wing drone that combines plane-like efficiency with VTOL versatility to deliver high-precision aerial data for surveying, mapping, and infrastructure projects. The platform supports sectors including construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and land management by capturing detailed data over large areas. Founded in 2014 and launching its market-ready product in 2017, Wingtra serves a global customer base through a network of surveying equipment dealers, enabling professionals to digitize and monitor surroundings with reliable flight performance.
Sensorita
Seed Round in 2024
Sensorita is a technology company focused on waste management solutions that utilize advanced sensor technology to create digital twins of waste containers. By providing detailed analytics and insights into waste trends, Sensorita enables companies to optimize their waste management processes, leading to reduced costs and emissions. Their innovative approach offers businesses comprehensive control over their container fleet, enhancing efficiency in planning, logistics, and collection. This technology aims to streamline operations for waste management companies, making them more effective and environmentally friendly.
Vizcab is a company based in Lyon, France, specializing in the development of software solutions aimed at addressing low-carbon challenges in the construction industry. It offers a data-driven platform that facilitates the design of low-carbon buildings by enabling users to import 3D models from digital mock-ups and create a comprehensive database of architectural and technical alternatives. The platform employs data visualization techniques to explore design options, fostering creativity and informed decision-making among designers and builders. In addition to its software offerings, Vizcab provides consultancy services and conducts research projects with leading industrialists and designers, focusing on environmental assessment, energy efficiency, and the integration of big data into building practices.
Rivet Work
Venture Round in 2024
Rivet Work Inc. is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in providing modern digital tools aimed at enhancing workforce management for contractors, unions, and trade schools. Established in 2019, Rivet offers an application that facilitates the organization and deployment of labor across job sites, enabling users to access and assign their workforce seamlessly. The platform assists contractors in overseeing project activities by tracking real-time updates on job site conditions and allows for instant notifications regarding job changes. By optimizing labor operations through features such as digital dispatch, training, and community organizing, Rivet Work aims to streamline processes within the construction industry and promote it as an attractive option for emerging talent.
Licify operates a cloud-based procurement platform for the construction industry. The platform connects builders, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to streamline the purchasing process across the value chain. It supports digital supply-chain management with seamless and secure transactions, enabling efficient procurement, cost control and improved profitability. The software helps purchasing teams validate supplier information, compare proposals and analyze budget data to enable informed purchasing decisions, reduce cycle times and generate savings. By aligning stakeholders and providing visibility into supplier data and procurement activities, Licify aims to improve transparency and efficiency in construction procurement.
Hypar, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Culver City, California. It operates a cloud-based platform that transforms building design and delivery processes for owners, real estate developers, architects, and engineers. The platform enables users to quickly create, visualize, and analyze building designs, facilitating better decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, Hypar provides analysis and simulation tools developed by industry experts, helping stakeholders predict and enhance performance. By leveraging contributions from various sectors within the building industry, Hypar aims to drive scalability and efficiency in construction projects.
Curri offers on-demand delivery services for construction materials, parts, and tools via its mobile application. Founded in 2018, it connects supply stores to customers using an 'Uber-like' last-mile delivery model, providing live updates and proof-of-delivery tracking.
Obie is a technology company that simplifies insurance and risk management for real estate investors. It offers an affordable, transparent platform ensuring industry-best rates for property and casualty plans across all U.S. states.
Airtasks
Funding Round in 2023
Airtasks is a workflow management platform designed for Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) teams. It enables users to exchange models, share BIM issues, collaborate with contractors, vendors, and partners, and offers flexible data structures.
Segue
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Segue is a platform that helps construction contractors share workers for short-term projects
Pelles.ai
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Pelles.ai streamlines preconstruction processes for subcontractors using AI. Its platform interprets construction documents and automates repetitive tasks, enhancing efficiency and increasing project wins.
Founded in 2017, SafeAI specializes in transforming heavy equipment used in mining and construction industries into autonomous robotic assets. Its technology enables safe removal of personnel from hazardous environments while optimizing equipment utilization and task management.
Stellar, operating under the name Integrity First Maintenance and Restoration, focuses on property maintenance and contracting services, including electrical work, plumbing, painting, and landscaping. Founded in 2016 by Dustin Marx and Danny Feldman in Dallas, Texas, the company aims to transform the maintenance industry by prioritizing integrity and customer satisfaction. It serves single-family and multi-family rental property owners, managers, and real estate investment trusts. By 2018, Stellar had grown into a national brand, employing a dedicated team and partnering with over 100 contractors. The company's innovative business model allows contractors to choose their workload while emphasizing exceptional service. This approach has contributed to Stellar's rapid expansion, positioning it as one of the largest maintenance providers in the sector, dedicated to positively impacting clients' lives through reliable and ethical service.
Domatic
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2019, Domatic manufactures electrical hardware components such as circuit boards, microchips, thermostats, sensors, and HVAC controls for buildings. It also produces energy monitoring devices and offers lighting services. Additionally, it provides a management platform for sustainable buildings.
Gearflow streamlines parts procurement for heavy equipment fleets by offering a unified platform that enhances supplier access, communication, and reporting.
Boom & Bucket
Seed Round in 2022
Boom & Bucket operates a modern online marketplace for heavy equipment. It connects contractors to buy and sell used heavy equipment, facilitating transactions through its business-to-business platform that enables construction companies and contractors to efficiently buy, sell, or rent equipment with financing options.
Rugged Robotics
Series A in 2022
Rugged Robotics Inc. is a Houston-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing robotic platforms tailored for the commercial construction industry. The company focuses on intelligent automation technologies designed to enhance productivity and efficiency on construction sites. One of its key products, the Mark I, marks architectural and engineering designs directly onto concrete floors, thereby assisting construction workers with precise layout tasks. This robotic solution not only replaces traditional manual methods, which are often slow and prone to errors, but also offers a layout-as-a-service model, enabling contractors to access these technologies without significant upfront investment. Through its innovative hardware-enabled solutions, Rugged Robotics addresses specific challenges within the construction sector, ultimately saving time and reducing costs for contractors.
Safesite Solutions, Inc. is a provider of a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to assist high-risk industries in managing their safety and compliance requirements. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company leverages mobile and field-based technologies alongside virtual safety coaching to help clients reduce workplace incidents by up to 57%. Over 4,000 companies in the United States utilize the Safesite platform to streamline compliance activities, enhance safety engagement among teams, and empower workers to take on safety responsibilities. The platform focuses on improving safety management at construction sites by offering real-time insights and notifications for swift resolution of safety issues.
Foresight Risk and Insurance Services
Series B in 2022
Foresight Risk and Insurance Services is an insurtech company specializing in commercial coverage for businesses that are difficult to insure within the middle market. The company focuses on improving workplace safety as a core mission. Foresight integrates innovative risk management technology into every workers' compensation policy, aiming to reduce workplace incident frequency by an average of 31%. This approach not only enhances safety but also allows policyholders to earn lower premiums through improved performance. The platform offers comprehensive services including pricing, risk analytics, submissions reporting, and claims management, catering primarily to high-risk industries such as construction and manufacturing.
Curbio Inc. is a home renovation service provider based in Potomac, Maryland. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in pre-sale home renovations designed to assist real estate agents and homeowners in preparing properties for sale. Curbio leverages technology to enhance the home improvement process, offering features such as virtual estimates and automated communication, which streamline project management. By partnering with real estate agents, Curbio delivers a hassle-free experience aimed at ensuring homes are market-ready and sold quickly. The company employs a unique pay-at-closing model, allowing homeowners to manage costs effectively while preparing their homes for listing. Originally established as MaxSalePrice, Inc., Curbio rebranded in October 2018 to better reflect its focus on the real estate market.
Hosta Labs
Series A in 2021
Hosta Labs Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in transforming pictures and videos of living spaces into a 3-D model-powered home management platform. Founded in 2018, the company aims to simplify the home renovation process by automating the analysis of interior structures. Hosta Labs provides valuable insights for property insurance carriers, offering an in-depth view of accurate replacement values and risks during the underwriting process, as well as assessing raw material quantities and mitigation measures in claims. This innovative approach enhances efficiency and accuracy in home management and insurance assessments.
RodRadar develops sensing technology for obstacle detection and underground utility mapping to improve safety and efficiency in excavation. The company’s Live Dig Radar (LDR) platform enables real-time detection and avoidance of utilities, addressing limitations of traditional ground-penetrating radar. Its flagship LDR Excavate product provides accurate detection of utilities at varying depths, contributing to safer jobsites, reduced costs, and increased productivity for construction projects. The technology relies on low-frequency radars to automatically identify underground infrastructure on site, enabling clients to work safely and efficiently with less dependence on expert analysis. RodRadar serves construction and excavation industries in multiple regions, including Europe, the United States, and Australia.
Hosta AI offers an innovative property assessment solution that uses artificial intelligence to analyze images of interior structures. It converts these images into detailed lists of conditions, measurements, materials, and technical drawings, empowering insurers, lenders, and maintenance managers to make informed decisions about their real estate.
Fohlio Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a product specifications and data management platform tailored for design and construction professionals. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides software that centralizes building material data and streamlines the transaction process. Fohlio's platform enables architects, designers, engineers, and contractors to efficiently create project schedules, product documents, and presentation materials, integrating these elements seamlessly into their projects. Additionally, the platform assists organizations with multiple locations in managing approved products and design standards, allowing them to capitalize on volume discounts during purchasing.
Founded in 2017, SafeAI specializes in transforming heavy equipment used in mining and construction industries into autonomous robotic assets. Its technology enables safe removal of personnel from hazardous environments while optimizing equipment utilization and task management.
Handdii
Seed Round in 2021
Handdii is a Melbourne-based technology platform that connects insurance companies, customers, brokers, and a network of contractors to repair property insurance claims. The platform functions as an online marketplace, enabling direct interaction between customers and tradespeople while providing transparent claim progress, reporting, and streamlined communication among adjusters, contractors, and customers. By simplifying claim fulfilment and reducing costs, Handdii aims to deliver faster property repairs and improved customer satisfaction.
Canvas, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, is a construction robotics company that specializes in developing and manufacturing machinery for the construction industry. Utilizing machine learning technology, Canvas has created robots designed to install drywall efficiently at construction sites. This innovative approach enhances the quality, speed, and predictability of drywall finishing, allowing skilled workers to operate these advanced machines. By redefining traditional construction processes, Canvas aims to improve project outcomes and elevate the overall efficiency of construction operations.
Curri offers on-demand delivery services for construction materials, parts, and tools via its mobile application. Founded in 2018, it connects supply stores to customers using an 'Uber-like' last-mile delivery model, providing live updates and proof-of-delivery tracking.
Veerum Inc., founded in 2014, is a Calgary-based company specializing in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. It develops an AI-driven platform that predicts and resolves project issues throughout the lifecycle of design, fabrication, and construction. Veerum creates digital replicas of physical capital projects using sensor technology.
Cumulus Digital Systems
Venture Round in 2021
Cumulus Digital Systems, Inc. is a startup based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing a cloud-hosted software platform aimed at enhancing maintenance and construction workflows. The company's primary offering is the Smart Torque System, which leverages Internet of Tools technology to gather data from digitally-enabled tools. This platform serves as a centralized source for real-time quality assurance and progress tracking, facilitating improved management of industrial facilities. By structuring data collected during operations, Cumulus enables businesses to achieve significant improvements in productivity and work processes, thereby making industrial environments safer and more efficient. Cumulus Digital Systems was incorporated in 2018.
Foresight Risk and Insurance Services
Venture Round in 2020
Foresight Risk and Insurance Services is an insurtech company specializing in commercial coverage for businesses that are difficult to insure within the middle market. The company focuses on improving workplace safety as a core mission. Foresight integrates innovative risk management technology into every workers' compensation policy, aiming to reduce workplace incident frequency by an average of 31%. This approach not only enhances safety but also allows policyholders to earn lower premiums through improved performance. The platform offers comprehensive services including pricing, risk analytics, submissions reporting, and claims management, catering primarily to high-risk industries such as construction and manufacturing.
Safesite Solutions, Inc. is a provider of a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to assist high-risk industries in managing their safety and compliance requirements. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company leverages mobile and field-based technologies alongside virtual safety coaching to help clients reduce workplace incidents by up to 57%. Over 4,000 companies in the United States utilize the Safesite platform to streamline compliance activities, enhance safety engagement among teams, and empower workers to take on safety responsibilities. The platform focuses on improving safety management at construction sites by offering real-time insights and notifications for swift resolution of safety issues.
Foresight Risk and Insurance Services
Series A in 2020
Foresight Risk and Insurance Services is an insurtech company specializing in commercial coverage for businesses that are difficult to insure within the middle market. The company focuses on improving workplace safety as a core mission. Foresight integrates innovative risk management technology into every workers' compensation policy, aiming to reduce workplace incident frequency by an average of 31%. This approach not only enhances safety but also allows policyholders to earn lower premiums through improved performance. The platform offers comprehensive services including pricing, risk analytics, submissions reporting, and claims management, catering primarily to high-risk industries such as construction and manufacturing.
Branch Technology
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2014, Branch Technology specializes in developing and implementing Cellular Fabrication technology for construction. Using proprietary algorithms and 3D printing, the company creates complex geometries without support materials or controlled environments, enabling cost-effective designs, improved material strength, reduced energy use, and job site efficiencies.
Curbio Inc. is a home renovation service provider based in Potomac, Maryland. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in pre-sale home renovations designed to assist real estate agents and homeowners in preparing properties for sale. Curbio leverages technology to enhance the home improvement process, offering features such as virtual estimates and automated communication, which streamline project management. By partnering with real estate agents, Curbio delivers a hassle-free experience aimed at ensuring homes are market-ready and sold quickly. The company employs a unique pay-at-closing model, allowing homeowners to manage costs effectively while preparing their homes for listing. Originally established as MaxSalePrice, Inc., Curbio rebranded in October 2018 to better reflect its focus on the real estate market.
Canvas, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, is a construction robotics company that specializes in developing and manufacturing machinery for the construction industry. Utilizing machine learning technology, Canvas has created robots designed to install drywall efficiently at construction sites. This innovative approach enhances the quality, speed, and predictability of drywall finishing, allowing skilled workers to operate these advanced machines. By redefining traditional construction processes, Canvas aims to improve project outcomes and elevate the overall efficiency of construction operations.
Trade Hounds
Seed Round in 2020
Trade Hounds, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops and operates a mobile application designed for skilled tradespeople in the construction industry. The application serves as a platform for construction workers, including electricians, carpenters, HVAC technicians, and plumbers, allowing them to share their work experiences, connect with peers nationwide, and build professional profiles. Users can store and organize work photos, seek advice, and access tips to enhance their skills. Founded in 2015, Trade Hounds aims to foster a community among tradespeople and provide valuable resources to support their professional growth and development.
Stellar, operating under the name Integrity First Maintenance and Restoration, focuses on property maintenance and contracting services, including electrical work, plumbing, painting, and landscaping. Founded in 2016 by Dustin Marx and Danny Feldman in Dallas, Texas, the company aims to transform the maintenance industry by prioritizing integrity and customer satisfaction. It serves single-family and multi-family rental property owners, managers, and real estate investment trusts. By 2018, Stellar had grown into a national brand, employing a dedicated team and partnering with over 100 contractors. The company's innovative business model allows contractors to choose their workload while emphasizing exceptional service. This approach has contributed to Stellar's rapid expansion, positioning it as one of the largest maintenance providers in the sector, dedicated to positively impacting clients' lives through reliable and ethical service.
Advanced Navigation
Series A in 2019
Advanced Navigation, established in 2012 and based in Sydney, Australia, specializes in developing and manufacturing high-quality navigational technologies and robotics. The company's portfolio includes acoustic underwater navigation systems, GNSS/INS devices, MEMS AHRS, logging and post-processing units, satellite compasses, speed sensors, subsea antennas, and INS. With a background in mission-critical robotics and expertise spanning sensors, GNSS, inertial navigation, RF technologies, acoustics, robotics, AI, and algorithms, Advanced Navigation's products are designed to operate accurately under challenging conditions, serving clients in manufacturing and warehousing facilities to enhance process optimization and productivity.
FieldWire
Series C in 2019
FieldWire is a field management platform tailored for the construction industry, offering a comprehensive solution for on-site project management. The platform enables construction professionals, including foremen, superintendents, contractors, and engineers, to access essential information such as plans, tasks, and issue tracking through its user-friendly web and mobile applications. With features like plan viewing, task management, and reporting, FieldWire enhances communication and collaboration among construction teams on over 500,000 projects globally. By streamlining information sharing, it effectively saves users an average of one hour per day, thereby improving overall efficiency on job sites. FieldWire is designed to facilitate organized and effective management of construction activities, making it a vital tool for companies of all sizes in the industry.
Ynomia provides end-to-end sensor-based technology for construction sites, connecting the physical environment with digital IoT to track materials, location, and environmental conditions in challenging connectivity environments. Its platform enables real-time visibility of materials, information, and personnel, linking on-site and off-site workflows and integrating with existing planning and productivity tools to support project tracking and site operations.
Curbio Inc. is a home renovation service provider based in Potomac, Maryland. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in pre-sale home renovations designed to assist real estate agents and homeowners in preparing properties for sale. Curbio leverages technology to enhance the home improvement process, offering features such as virtual estimates and automated communication, which streamline project management. By partnering with real estate agents, Curbio delivers a hassle-free experience aimed at ensuring homes are market-ready and sold quickly. The company employs a unique pay-at-closing model, allowing homeowners to manage costs effectively while preparing their homes for listing. Originally established as MaxSalePrice, Inc., Curbio rebranded in October 2018 to better reflect its focus on the real estate market.
Founded in 2017, SafeAI specializes in transforming heavy equipment used in mining and construction industries into autonomous robotic assets. Its technology enables safe removal of personnel from hazardous environments while optimizing equipment utilization and task management.
Connect Homes
Series A in 2019
Connect Homes is a developer specializing in affordable, high-modern modular homes that draw inspiration from mid-century modern California architecture. The company has invested a decade in research to create a housing system that offers low-cost, prefabricated homes designed for mass-market accessibility. Each home is constructed in a San Bernardino factory and emerges 95% complete, featuring all necessary interior and exterior finishes, appliances, plumbing, and roofing. These homes can be shipped globally using an intermodal shipping container network, allowing for flexible delivery options via truck, rail, or sea. Customers benefit from a tailored living experience with homes that can be installed in as little as two weeks, providing a quick and efficient solution to modern housing needs.
Illumagear
Venture Round in 2019
ILLUMAGEAR, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in personal active safety systems designed to enhance safety in hazardous work environments. Founded in 2011, the company is best known for its flagship product, the Halo Light, which attaches to hard hats and creates a 360-degree ring of light around the wearer, significantly improving visibility and safety. In addition to the Halo Light, ILLUMAGEAR offers a range of accessories, including field lockers, charging stations, rechargeable battery packs, and replacement clips. The company is dedicated to reducing risks for individuals working in high-risk situations and aims to redefine safety standards in the industry. By providing innovative safety solutions, ILLUMAGEAR not only enhances worker safety but also promotes productivity and a culture of safety in the workplace.
Siteline
Seed Round in 2019
Siteline is a specialized software solution designed for trade contractors, aimed at enhancing their efficiency in billing and payment management. By providing an easy-to-use platform, Siteline enables contractors to compile accurate payment applications, manage compliance, and handle lien waivers seamlessly. The software facilitates the submission of billing paperwork in various formats and allows finance and project management teams to automate payment applications, streamlining collaboration across invoice editing, compliance, and vendor management. This comprehensive approach allows contractors to focus more on their core activities, such as building, while ensuring that financial processes are efficiently managed, ultimately supporting business growth and operational success.
Cumulus Digital Systems
Seed Round in 2018
Cumulus Digital Systems, Inc. is a startup based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing a cloud-hosted software platform aimed at enhancing maintenance and construction workflows. The company's primary offering is the Smart Torque System, which leverages Internet of Tools technology to gather data from digitally-enabled tools. This platform serves as a centralized source for real-time quality assurance and progress tracking, facilitating improved management of industrial facilities. By structuring data collected during operations, Cumulus enables businesses to achieve significant improvements in productivity and work processes, thereby making industrial environments safer and more efficient. Cumulus Digital Systems was incorporated in 2018.
Veerum Inc., founded in 2014, is a Calgary-based company specializing in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. It develops an AI-driven platform that predicts and resolves project issues throughout the lifecycle of design, fabrication, and construction. Veerum creates digital replicas of physical capital projects using sensor technology.
Levelset is a company that provides a cloud-based platform designed to streamline payment processes for contractors and suppliers in the construction industry. By facilitating the exchange of essential payment documents, such as lien waivers, pay applications, and preliminary notices, Levelset enhances collaboration among project stakeholders. The platform offers users a comprehensive view of all participants involved in a project, which helps improve visibility and communication. This approach not only simplifies the paperwork involved in construction payments but also promotes faster payments and reduces financial uncertainties for those in the industry. Overall, Levelset aims to empower contractors and suppliers by equipping them with the resources and knowledge necessary to navigate payment processes confidently.
BuildingConnected
Series B in 2017
BuildingConnected, Inc. is a construction communication platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in bid management and cloud-based procurement services, allowing users to find, communicate, and share documents with general contractors and subcontractors. Its platform facilitates the pre-construction phase by enabling builders to send invitations to bid, manage bids, qualify vendors, and track opportunities. Additionally, BuildingConnected offers features such as performance analytics, a professional network for collaboration, and integrated cloud storage. It also provides data owners with tools to view portfolio performance and plan for future projects. As of January 2019, BuildingConnected operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.
Rhumbix, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a mobile platform aimed at enhancing construction field supervision. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Rhumbix provides tools that ensure construction crews have access to necessary materials, equipment, and approved plans for their daily tasks. The platform facilitates real-time data capture from the field, allowing for efficient information flow to project managers. This capability enables data-driven insights that improve site safety and labor productivity. Additionally, the software streamlines field reporting, centralizes approvals, and connects various construction software systems, ultimately empowering foremen and work crews with performance feedback and aiding clients in achieving greater efficiency and profitability in their operations.
ManufactOn
Series A in 2017
ManufactOn offers cloud-based software designed for managing construction materials, offsite production, and onsite installation. It provides modules for tracking prefabrication processes and supply chain management, enabling real-time project monitoring.
Serious Labs
Series A in 2017
Serious Labs, founded in 2005 and based in Edmonton, Canada, specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) devices to enhance accessibility to simulation training. The company creates VR simulators for various applications including aerial work platforms, cranes, and snubbing operations. Additionally, Serious Labs develops OneRoom, a VR software designed for immersive training experiences. By integrating instructional design, game mechanics, and simulation technologies, Serious Labs provides trainees with realistic missions that require real-time decision-making, thereby accelerating skill development and improving retention.
HoloBuilder
Seed Round in 2017
HoloBuilder provides an AI-driven software solution for construction site progress documentation. Its platform enables users to capture, communicate, and control project progress using 360° photos, improving processes and helping stay on schedule and within budget.
Ravti is a company that specializes in software solutions for managing HVAC systems in commercial real estate. Its platform digitizes the management of HVAC equipment and properties, allowing for efficient oversight of maintenance programs, emergency repairs, scheduled repairs, and capital replacement. By streamlining these processes, Ravti enables property owners and real estate organizations to enhance asset audits and improve financial performance through more accurate capital expenditure management and increased staff productivity. The company's approach aims to achieve significant cost savings, potentially reducing HVAC replacement expenses by 18-40%.
Concrete Sensors
Seed Round in 2016
Concrete Sensors, a division of Structural Health Systems, Inc., specializes in the development of wireless sensors that monitor the curing process of concrete in real time. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers a mobile solution that allows general contractors to receive critical data regarding the strength, temperature, and humidity of concrete as it cures. By utilizing established methods and a comprehensive library of concrete mixes, the sensors provide essential feedback, enabling contractors to determine whether the concrete is curing under optimal conditions. This technology informs decisions on when to remove forms and proceed with subsequent construction activities, ultimately enhancing efficiency and ensuring structural integrity.
Safesite
Seed Round in 2016
Safesite Solutions, Inc. is a provider of a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to assist high-risk industries in managing their safety and compliance requirements. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company leverages mobile and field-based technologies alongside virtual safety coaching to help clients reduce workplace incidents by up to 57%. Over 4,000 companies in the United States utilize the Safesite platform to streamline compliance activities, enhance safety engagement among teams, and empower workers to take on safety responsibilities. The platform focuses on improving safety management at construction sites by offering real-time insights and notifications for swift resolution of safety issues.
ManufactOn
Seed Round in 2016
ManufactOn offers cloud-based software designed for managing construction materials, offsite production, and onsite installation. It provides modules for tracking prefabrication processes and supply chain management, enabling real-time project monitoring.
Levelset
Seed Round in 2016
Levelset is a company that provides a cloud-based platform designed to streamline payment processes for contractors and suppliers in the construction industry. By facilitating the exchange of essential payment documents, such as lien waivers, pay applications, and preliminary notices, Levelset enhances collaboration among project stakeholders. The platform offers users a comprehensive view of all participants involved in a project, which helps improve visibility and communication. This approach not only simplifies the paperwork involved in construction payments but also promotes faster payments and reduces financial uncertainties for those in the industry. Overall, Levelset aims to empower contractors and suppliers by equipping them with the resources and knowledge necessary to navigate payment processes confidently.
Founded in 2013, Paintzen specializes in residential painting services across the United States. The company offers interior and exterior painting, custom arts and murals, wallpaper installation, cabinet painting, and more. Serving homeowners, renters, designers, agents, and property managers, Paintzen streamlines the painting process through its online platform, providing accurate quotes, licensed painters, and project management.
HELIX, originally known as Flux, is a pioneering company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on simplifying the complexities of building digitization. Initially launched as a project within Google X, HELIX shifted its business model in 2019 to develop the HELIX Creator platform. This platform empowers architects, engineers, builders, and owner-operators to utilize LiDAR and photogrammetry technologies for capturing precise building geometry, facilitating the creation of usable plans and models. By providing accurate 2D and 3D data along with essential documents, HELIX enables users to assess building potential, plan renovations, and document structures for disaster preparedness. The company emphasizes that for Digital Twins to be effective, the underlying data must be accurate, easily accessible, and regularly updated.
BuildingConnected
Series A in 2015
BuildingConnected, Inc. is a construction communication platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in bid management and cloud-based procurement services, allowing users to find, communicate, and share documents with general contractors and subcontractors. Its platform facilitates the pre-construction phase by enabling builders to send invitations to bid, manage bids, qualify vendors, and track opportunities. Additionally, BuildingConnected offers features such as performance analytics, a professional network for collaboration, and integrated cloud storage. It also provides data owners with tools to view portfolio performance and plan for future projects. As of January 2019, BuildingConnected operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.
FieldWire
Series A in 2015
FieldWire is a field management platform tailored for the construction industry, offering a comprehensive solution for on-site project management. The platform enables construction professionals, including foremen, superintendents, contractors, and engineers, to access essential information such as plans, tasks, and issue tracking through its user-friendly web and mobile applications. With features like plan viewing, task management, and reporting, FieldWire enhances communication and collaboration among construction teams on over 500,000 projects globally. By streamlining information sharing, it effectively saves users an average of one hour per day, thereby improving overall efficiency on job sites. FieldWire is designed to facilitate organized and effective management of construction activities, making it a vital tool for companies of all sizes in the industry.
ALICE Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
ALICE Technologies develops an AI-powered construction simulation platform. It uses artificial intelligence to analyze complex building requirements, generate efficient schedules, and optimize them during construction. The platform helps contractors and owners plan, bid, and build more effectively, potentially saving millions in labor costs.
Rhumbix, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a mobile platform aimed at enhancing construction field supervision. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Rhumbix provides tools that ensure construction crews have access to necessary materials, equipment, and approved plans for their daily tasks. The platform facilitates real-time data capture from the field, allowing for efficient information flow to project managers. This capability enables data-driven insights that improve site safety and labor productivity. Additionally, the software streamlines field reporting, centralizes approvals, and connects various construction software systems, ultimately empowering foremen and work crews with performance feedback and aiding clients in achieving greater efficiency and profitability in their operations.
EverCharge
Seed Round in 2015
EverCharge develops electric vehicle charging systems and power management technology designed to overcome electrical infrastructure limits that hinder EV adoption. Its SmartPower solution dynamically allocates available capacity to increase charging potential, reduce installation and operating costs, and enable scalable, load-managed charging for urban environments, fleets, and multi-family buildings. The company provides turnkey charging facilities that simplify deployment in locations with limited power, helping property owners and operators offer convenient EV charging without costly grid upgrades.
Levelset
Seed Round in 2015
Levelset is a company that provides a cloud-based platform designed to streamline payment processes for contractors and suppliers in the construction industry. By facilitating the exchange of essential payment documents, such as lien waivers, pay applications, and preliminary notices, Levelset enhances collaboration among project stakeholders. The platform offers users a comprehensive view of all participants involved in a project, which helps improve visibility and communication. This approach not only simplifies the paperwork involved in construction payments but also promotes faster payments and reduces financial uncertainties for those in the industry. Overall, Levelset aims to empower contractors and suppliers by equipping them with the resources and knowledge necessary to navigate payment processes confidently.
Clutter
Seed Round in 2015
Clutter Inc. is a full-service storage company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in on-demand storage and moving services. Founded in 2013, Clutter assists customers in managing their physical belongings by offering secure storage solutions for a variety of items, including furniture, boxes, bicycles, and seasonal decorations. The company handles the pick-up, storage, and retrieval of these items, ensuring convenience for its clients. Clutter provides an online photo inventory of stored items and includes insurance coverage against theft, loss, natural disasters, and water damage. By leveraging technology and a commitment to customer service, Clutter aims to deliver hassle-free and affordable storage solutions.
RadPad is a property searching mobile application that facilitates the rental process for both renters and landlords. The platform allows users to find apartments, condos, or homes across the country, filtering through over one million rental listings. Renters can utilize RadPad to search for new residences, sign leases electronically, and manage rent payments online. Simultaneously, landlords can list their properties, execute leases digitally, and collect rent, making the rental experience more efficient and user-friendly. The application serves as a comprehensive rental marketplace, connecting individuals in a streamlined manner.
Enmetric Systems
Series A in 2015
Enmetric Systems, Inc. is an enterprise Internet of Things company based in Belmont, California, specializing in plug load management solutions for large organizations. Founded in 2008, the company provides a platform that allows businesses to monitor, control, and manage energy use across various plug load devices, including workstation electronics, shared devices, and kitchen appliances. Enmetric's technology integrates directly with common electrical interfaces such as power strips, outlets, and light switches, facilitating automated control and measurement of energy consumption. Their enterprise management software collects and analyzes real-time energy use data, assisting organizations in implementing effective energy use policies, optimizing space, and achieving cost reductions through enhanced reporting and demand response strategies.
Ravti is a company that specializes in software solutions for managing HVAC systems in commercial real estate. Its platform digitizes the management of HVAC equipment and properties, allowing for efficient oversight of maintenance programs, emergency repairs, scheduled repairs, and capital replacement. By streamlining these processes, Ravti enables property owners and real estate organizations to enhance asset audits and improve financial performance through more accurate capital expenditure management and increased staff productivity. The company's approach aims to achieve significant cost savings, potentially reducing HVAC replacement expenses by 18-40%.
HoloBuilder
Seed Round in 2014
HoloBuilder provides an AI-driven software solution for construction site progress documentation. Its platform enables users to capture, communicate, and control project progress using 360° photos, improving processes and helping stay on schedule and within budget.
BuildingConnected
Seed Round in 2014
BuildingConnected, Inc. is a construction communication platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in bid management and cloud-based procurement services, allowing users to find, communicate, and share documents with general contractors and subcontractors. Its platform facilitates the pre-construction phase by enabling builders to send invitations to bid, manage bids, qualify vendors, and track opportunities. Additionally, BuildingConnected offers features such as performance analytics, a professional network for collaboration, and integrated cloud storage. It also provides data owners with tools to view portfolio performance and plan for future projects. As of January 2019, BuildingConnected operates as a subsidiary of Autodesk, Inc.
Clutter
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Clutter Inc. is a full-service storage company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in on-demand storage and moving services. Founded in 2013, Clutter assists customers in managing their physical belongings by offering secure storage solutions for a variety of items, including furniture, boxes, bicycles, and seasonal decorations. The company handles the pick-up, storage, and retrieval of these items, ensuring convenience for its clients. Clutter provides an online photo inventory of stored items and includes insurance coverage against theft, loss, natural disasters, and water damage. By leveraging technology and a commitment to customer service, Clutter aims to deliver hassle-free and affordable storage solutions.