Building Ventures

Building Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco. The firm specializes in providing funding and mentorship to early-stage startups within the built environment sector, focusing on innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and efficient world. The team at Building Ventures comprises experienced investors, entrepreneurs, and industry veterans who are dedicated to fostering disruptive ideas that enhance the built environment. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm actively seeks to invest in companies that are positioned to drive significant change and improvement within this sector.

Travis Connors

Co-Founder & General Partner

Jesse Devitte

Co-Founder & General Partner

Allen Preger

Partner

Matt Rightmire

Venture Partner

Gregg Wallace

Partner

Heather Widman

Partner

Past deals in Construction and Engineering

Join

Series A in 2022
Join, Inc. operates a preconstruction intelligence platform designed to enhance decision-making processes in the construction industry. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company serves a diverse clientele, including contractors, designers, owners, and suppliers. The platform optimizes product and material selection tailored to the unique characteristics of each project, providing clarity that facilitates collaboration among stakeholders. It offers real-time insights into cost trends, visualizes estimated budgets, and helps manage risks and opportunities. By empowering contractors and architects with deep material expertise, Join enhances whole-building performance and promotes efficient workflows, enabling faster and more informed decision-making throughout the preconstruction phase.

Mosaic

Series B in 2021
Mosaic Building Group, Inc. is a technology-focused construction company based in Phoenix, Arizona, with additional offices in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of construction services to homebuilders, including general contracting, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and site work. Mosaic specializes in single-family, multi-family, custom homebuilding, and build-to-rent projects. With a commitment to enhancing efficiency in the construction process, Mosaic employs advanced technologies and programming to automate various tasks, resulting in faster and more streamlined homebuilding. The company's mission centers on creating communities that foster a sense of connection and belonging, aiming to make beautiful living environments accessible to a broader audience.

Join

Seed Round in 2019
Join, Inc. operates a preconstruction intelligence platform designed to enhance decision-making processes in the construction industry. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company serves a diverse clientele, including contractors, designers, owners, and suppliers. The platform optimizes product and material selection tailored to the unique characteristics of each project, providing clarity that facilitates collaboration among stakeholders. It offers real-time insights into cost trends, visualizes estimated budgets, and helps manage risks and opportunities. By empowering contractors and architects with deep material expertise, Join enhances whole-building performance and promotes efficient workflows, enabling faster and more informed decision-making throughout the preconstruction phase.