Suffolk Technologies

Suffolk Technologies, established in 2019 and headquartered in Boston, is a venture capital investment firm focused on the built environment. It invests in early and growth-stage startups across real estate, architecture, engineering, construction, and smart cities, with a particular interest in proptech companies working on automation, sustainability, and other innovative solutions. The firm leverages its parent company, Suffolk Construction's, industry expertise and network to support and accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies. Suffolk Technologies aims to foster a more productive and sustainable future by deploying capital, resources, and networks to help daring founders scale their technologies.

Jit Kee Chin

Chief Data and Innovation Officer, Executive Vice President

Diana Kontsevaia

Vice President, Venture Capital

Puneet Mahajan

Executive Vice President and CFO

Chris Mayer

Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer

Parker Mundt

Director of Platform

Tony Rango

President, West Region

Mack Rush

Senior Associate of Emerging Technologies

Noah Sadhwani

Venture Capital Investment Analyst

42 past transactions

Sourgum Waste

Series A in 2025
Sourgum Waste is a waste management company focused on reducing landfill waste through sustainable practices. The company offers a range of services, including trash collection, dumpster rental, waste disposal, and roll-off dumpsters specifically for construction and demolition projects. By providing easy online ordering and transparent pricing, Sourgum Waste aims to facilitate proper waste disposal systems for its clients while promoting environmental sustainability.

Trayd

Seed Round in 2025
Trayd is a construction payroll platform that offers time-tracking, payroll automation, and people management serives.

Kaya Pay

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Kaya Pay is a developer of a materials procurement and financing platform intended for construction projects.

Trunk Tools

Series A in 2024
Trunk Tools is a technology company specializing in construction workflow automation. It provides an AI-driven platform that enhances efficiency for construction teams, including superintendents and project managers, by streamlining operations and reducing waste on job sites. The platform offers real-time data accessibility, seamless integration, and intuitive automation, along with features ensuring workplace security and safety.

Paces

Series A in 2024
Paces is developing a data platform aimed at enhancing the profitability and feasibility of green infrastructure projects. By gathering and analyzing data from over 3,500 U.S. counties, Paces offers actionable insights that include environmental, permitting, zoning, interconnection information, and competition risks. The platform also provides modeled signals such as climate risks, profitability forecasts, and parcel rankings, allowing stakeholders to make informed decisions about specific land parcels and green infrastructure assets. This comprehensive approach helps to de-risk the development and operation of renewable projects, ultimately facilitating faster project development and improved financial returns for developers and investors.

Higharc

Series B in 2024
Higharc, Inc. is a technology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2018. It offers a comprehensive web platform designed for the homebuilding industry, enabling builders to create three-dimensional home designs tailored to the specific needs of new homebuyers. The platform streamlines the design, construction, and sales processes by allowing users to manage plans, standards, and options in one location. Additionally, it generates accurate materials lists and provides permit-ready construction documents, which help eliminate material waste and costly errors. Higharc aims to enhance the homebuilding experience by enabling builders to deliver better homes and communities more affordably.

Kroo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Modern data management software for the construction industry

ediphi

Seed Round in 2023
Ediphi is a cloud-based platform that specializes in conceptual and detailed cost estimating, aimed at enhancing preconstruction processes and facilitating informed decision-making. The platform centralizes procurement and provides insights into the financial viability of designs, presenting clients with a comprehensive overview of costs along with contextual options for exploration. This approach enables clients to experience a streamlined process from the initial ideation phase through to the commencement of construction, ensuring efficiency and clarity throughout the project lifecycle.

Handle

Venture Round in 2023
Handle, Inc. is a software company that specializes in managing personal workflows through an integrated application. The software facilitates collaboration across to-do lists, emails, and calendars to streamline task management. Handle's technology is particularly focused on the construction industry, providing solutions for credit and finance teams within Fortune 500 material suppliers and contractors. The platform addresses challenges such as late payments and access to capital by automating tasks related to lien management, deadline tracking, and document management. This enables clients to expedite payments to contractors and suppliers. Founded in 2011 and based in La Jolla, California, Handle was previously known as handl, inc. before rebranding in 2012.

Augmenta

Seed Round in 2023
Augmenta is motivated by the belief that generative methods enable a revolution in the way people function and approach. They provide the construction industry with the ability to design buildings more efficiently and at a lower cost, enabling a future of sustainable buildings, cities, and infrastructure. Their designs are NEC and customer specification compliant, use real parts, are fully constructible and optimized for prefabrication.

PLOT

Seed Round in 2023
PLOT combines Logistic Mapping, Delivery Coordination, and Lead Time Management to take away the arduous and low-level tasks that Construction teams hate.

Measurabl

Series D in 2023
Measurabl, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based software platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data management, primarily focused on the commercial real estate sector. Founded in 2013, Measurabl's platform enables clients to efficiently collect and analyze non-financial data related to utility usage, waste management, and travel. The software facilitates the creation of investment-grade sustainability reports and provides alerts for improvement opportunities, allowing organizations to benchmark their performance and enhance their ESG initiatives. By empowering customers to assess physical climate risk and drive decarbonization, Measurabl supports the pursuit of sustainable finance opportunities and overall optimization of ESG performance.

Qualis Flow

Series A in 2023
Qualis Flow Limited is a construction technology company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2018. It offers the Q.Flow platform, which enables construction teams to track, analyze, and respond to environmental risks effectively. By integrating data from external systems, the platform connects traditional data with the Internet of Things, facilitating automated data collection and analysis. This capability allows contractors and major projects to manage their social and environmental impact, improve communication with stakeholders, and respond to environmental changes. Qualis Flow aims to help contractors save time, reduce costs, and enhance their local reputations, and it is currently collaborating with early adopters during its development phase.

CalcTree

Pre Seed Round in 2022
CalcTree is a developer of a calculation management platform designed to enhance collaboration among engineering teams by integrating designs and calculations. The platform addresses the inefficiencies and complexities inherent in traditional engineering design and construction processes, which often involve multiple disciplines such as architecture and civil, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineering. By adopting a building information model, CalcTree helps clients minimize time and errors in their projects, ensuring that all data sets are connected and easily accessible. This approach not only streamlines workflows but also reduces the fragmentation of information, providing a more organized and efficient environment for engineering professionals.

Moxion Power

Series B in 2022
Moxion Power specializes in the development of zero-emission generators and off-road equipment designed to meet temporary energy needs across various sectors. The company provides mobile power units that operate on electric power, featuring automatic swapping functionality. This innovation allows clients in industries such as construction, events and entertainment, utilities, electric vehicle fleet operations, and government agencies to access eco-friendly energy solutions efficiently. Moxion Power aims to support its clients in reducing their environmental impact while ensuring reliable power supply for diverse applications.

Kojo

Series C in 2022
Kojo is a cloud-based construction management software company that provides an all-in-one platform for contractors to manage their material and inventory needs. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Kojo's system focuses on streamlining materials management and procurement processes, enhancing profitability for construction companies. By integrating various stakeholders, including field teams, procurement, and distributors, Kojo simplifies the supply chain through automation, facilitating the ordering and tracking of materials. This approach enables contractors to ensure timely delivery of materials to job sites, thereby improving operational efficiency.

AirWorks

Venture Round in 2022
AirWorks is transforming the mapping process for the construction industry, targeting a significant $12 trillion market. The company's AI-driven platform automates the creation of maps from aerial data, addressing a major data bottleneck in the pre-construction phase. Founded in 2018 as a spin-out from MIT, AirWorks has positioned itself as a leader in automated mapping solutions, which have been adopted by some of the largest civil engineering firms. Its software converts aerial datasets into computer-aided design models, facilitating land developers and engineers in evaluating job sites more efficiently within their planning and acquisition timelines. This innovation accelerates the surveying process by weeks and consolidates existing information into a centralized database, enhancing operational efficiency across the industry.

Outbuild

Venture Round in 2022
Outbuild is a developer of web-based construction scheduling and planning software aimed at enhancing project management in the construction industry. The platform facilitates the creation of detailed construction schedules, enabling trade partners to outline their daily and weekly activities while effectively managing resources. By promoting improved coordination among stakeholders throughout all phases of a construction project, Outbuild helps general contractors deliver projects on time and within budget. The software incorporates agile methodologies, allowing clients to plan ahead, assign tasks, and monitor progress with real-time insights, thereby providing a comprehensive overview of project status and areas for improvement.

Felux

Series A in 2022
Felux is a business-to-business marketplace and supply chain platform focused on the mining industry. The company provides a variety of services, including procurement solutions and supply chain management, facilitating the buying and selling of industrial products. Its platform enables users to source, procure, ship, finance, and analyze transactions related to steel, all in one location. This comprehensive approach allows suppliers to digitize their operations and manage their selling and distribution processes efficiently.

Pulley

Seed Round in 2022
Pulley is a dedicated platform designed specifically for construction permitting, aimed at streamlining the permitting process for developers, contractors, and architects. By offering purpose-built workflows and localized requirements, Pulley addresses the complexities and bottlenecks that often delay construction projects. The software provides users with a comprehensive overview of the permitting process, including monitoring review times to ensure deadlines are met. This functionality enables businesses to expedite the acquisition of permits for a wide range of projects, from single-family homes to intricate commercial developments. As a trusted partner in multiple markets, Pulley enhances efficiency and reduces costs associated with construction permitting.

Rugged Robotics

Series A in 2022
Rugged Robotics Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Houston, Texas, specializes in developing robotic platforms tailored for the commercial construction industry. The company’s flagship product, the Mark I, autonomously marks architectural and engineering designs directly onto concrete floors, facilitating accurate construction layout. This robotic system replaces traditional manual methods, which are often slow and prone to errors, thereby enhancing productivity and efficiency on construction sites. Rugged Robotics positions itself as a provider of layout as a service, offering solutions that not only address real-world construction challenges but also save time and reduce costs for contractors. By scaling its fleet and commercializing its technology, Rugged Robotics aims to deliver accessible, hardware-enabled solutions that significantly improve operational workflows in the construction sector.

Placemakr

Venture Round in 2022
Placemakr is a company that provides alternative lodging services by transforming newly built luxury apartment buildings into pop-up hotels. Established in 2017 in Washington, D.C., by Jason Fudin, Placemakr offers fully furnished apartments that blend the comforts of home with hotel services and modern amenities. The company's platform allows users to browse and book stays in these luxury accommodations, turning vacant apartments into revenue-generating spaces. This approach not only helps multifamily developers mitigate risks during the leasing phase of new properties but also enhances the living experience for residents by offering additional amenities.

BRUNT Workwear

Series B in 2022
BRUNT Workwear is a consumer brand that provides work boots and clothing. The company's product line includes abrasion-resistant boots, apparel, socks, insoles, hats, and gear made of moisture-wicking materials.

WINT

Series B in 2022
WINT is a company specializing in advanced water management solutions that leverage artificial intelligence to detect and stop leaks at their source. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, WINT's technology is employed in various settings, including commercial and industrial facilities, offices, homes, and apartments. By utilizing high-accuracy metering and sophisticated data analytics, WINT helps organizations prevent water damage caused by leaks, broken pipes, and malfunctioning water systems. Additionally, its solutions provide valuable insights into water usage, enabling customers to identify waste and reduce consumption by as much as 25%. WINT's innovations not only protect properties but also contribute to sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon emissions linked to water waste. Its services are particularly beneficial for real estate companies seeking to manage their portfolios more effectively.

Nyfty.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Nyfty.ai is focused on automating construction workflows through the development of advanced assistant bots that utilize task-specific Natural Language Understanding. The company addresses the significant inefficiencies in the construction industry, where over $1 billion is spent weekly on manual coordination and instruction. By leveraging technologies such as SMS, QR codes, and digital passes, Nyfty.ai's bots facilitate communication with subcontractors and staff, ensuring compliance and streamlining processes. These bots help construction clients automate daily logs, manage job site compliance, and enhance safety protocols, ultimately allowing for more efficient operations and improved project management.

BRUNT Workwear

Series A in 2021
BRUNT Workwear is a consumer brand that provides work boots and clothing. The company's product line includes abrasion-resistant boots, apparel, socks, insoles, hats, and gear made of moisture-wicking materials.

Diamond Age

Seed Round in 2021
Diamond Age is focused on automating the home construction process to address labor shortages within the production housing industry. The company employs a Robotics-as-a-Service model that integrates 3D printing, mechatronics, and robotics, significantly reducing construction times from nine months to just thirty days. By developing advanced robotic tools, Diamond Age aims to minimize the manual labor needed in home building. Additionally, the company collaborates directly with landholders to streamline the supply chain, facilitating more affordable housing options for home buyers. Through these innovative approaches, Diamond Age seeks to unlock substantial growth potential in the housing market.

Kojo

Series B in 2021
Kojo is a cloud-based construction management software company that provides an all-in-one platform for contractors to manage their material and inventory needs. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Kojo's system focuses on streamlining materials management and procurement processes, enhancing profitability for construction companies. By integrating various stakeholders, including field teams, procurement, and distributors, Kojo simplifies the supply chain through automation, facilitating the ordering and tracking of materials. This approach enables contractors to ensure timely delivery of materials to job sites, thereby improving operational efficiency.

Flex

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Flex is a financial technology company that offers an end-to-end finance platform that integrates business and personal finance management. Their services include business banking with zero monthly fees, 1% cashback on eligible purchases, and high-yield accounts with up to 2.99% APY on idle cash. They provide a business credit card featuring 0% interest for 60 days on eligible purchases, unlimited cashback, and flexible rewards. Flex also offers accounts payable automation with features like fraud prevention, AI-powered bill scanning, and real-time payment tracking. Additionally, their platform supports global payments across over 180 countries in 32 currencies, catering to businesses with international operations.

Canvas

Series B in 2021
Canvas is a construction robotics company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing construction machinery that utilizes machine learning to automate the installation of drywall at construction sites. By integrating robots into the workflow of skilled workers, Canvas enhances the quality, speed, and predictability of drywall finishing, ultimately improving project outcomes. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to transform traditional construction practices and deliver superior results in the industry.

HqO

Series C in 2021
HqO, Inc. operates a Software-as-a-Service tenant engagement platform tailored for commercial real estate professionals. The platform enables landlords to foster community and enhance tenant experiences by providing a mobile application that connects tenants to building amenities and each other, as well as integrating with building systems. It allows tenants to access features such as building entry via smartphone, shuttle tracking, and food ordering. Additionally, HqO's offerings include analytics, mobile access, transit data, alerts, and smart building solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including property owners, asset managers, property managers, real estate brokers, and tenants. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, HqO also has offices in London and Paris. The company was previously known as VentureApp Inc. before rebranding in January 2018.

Kojo

Series A in 2020
Kojo is a cloud-based construction management software company that provides an all-in-one platform for contractors to manage their material and inventory needs. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Kojo's system focuses on streamlining materials management and procurement processes, enhancing profitability for construction companies. By integrating various stakeholders, including field teams, procurement, and distributors, Kojo simplifies the supply chain through automation, facilitating the ordering and tracking of materials. This approach enables contractors to ensure timely delivery of materials to job sites, thereby improving operational efficiency.

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.

BRUNT Workwear

Seed Round in 2020
BRUNT Workwear is a consumer brand that provides work boots and clothing. The company's product line includes abrasion-resistant boots, apparel, socks, insoles, hats, and gear made of moisture-wicking materials.

Placemakr

Series B in 2019
Placemakr is a company that provides alternative lodging services by transforming newly built luxury apartment buildings into pop-up hotels. Established in 2017 in Washington, D.C., by Jason Fudin, Placemakr offers fully furnished apartments that blend the comforts of home with hotel services and modern amenities. The company's platform allows users to browse and book stays in these luxury accommodations, turning vacant apartments into revenue-generating spaces. This approach not only helps multifamily developers mitigate risks during the leasing phase of new properties but also enhances the living experience for residents by offering additional amenities.

OpenSpace

Series A in 2019
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.

Newmetrix

Series A in 2019
Newmetrix is a technology company that offers a cloud-based video management platform aimed at minimizing risks on construction job sites through the integration of human and artificial intelligence. The platform leverages machine learning to analyze images and videos from various projects, categorizing them with construction-specific tags. This capability helps clients address challenges related to management, collaboration, search, and analysis of industrial visual content, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the construction industry.

nPlan

Seed Round in 2018
nPlan Limited specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software for construction project management. Established in 2017 and based in London, the company develops a platform that leverages machine learning to enhance schedule certainty by identifying risks and suggesting optimal execution paths. Its technology analyzes an extensive dataset of construction schedules, enabling clients to understand uncertainties and risks associated with their projects. By detecting gaps in task performance patterns, nPlan's solution provides statistical risk attribution for individual activities and offers recommendations to mitigate residual issues. This approach allows clients to effectively manage risks and capitalize on opportunities within their construction projects.

Envelope City

Seed Round in 2016
Envelope City, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing a 3D platform designed to enhance professional zoning services and property acquisitions. Established in 2015, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that integrates public and proprietary data alongside advanced mapping engines. This platform provides real estate professionals with the ability to analyze, visualize, and run scenarios regarding development potential under zoning regulations. By delivering legal-quality analysis and architecture-quality visualizations, Envelope City enables its clients to make informed decisions more efficiently and cost-effectively.

EquipmentShare

Seed Round in 2014
EquipmentShare is a construction solutions provider focused on addressing industry challenges through innovative technology and equipment rental services. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes its cloud-connected platform, T3, which integrates telematics and machine hardware to provide construction and industrial companies with real-time insights into their jobsite operations. This enterprise suite of applications is compatible with various equipment brands, allowing fleet managers to monitor assets, prevent theft, and optimize machine utilization while facilitating maintenance and minimizing downtime. With a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees and 153 facilities, EquipmentShare is committed to delivering exceptional value to its customers and enhancing operational efficiency for construction professionals. The company's diverse locations include service yards, research and development sites, and dealerships, reflecting its response to the growing demand for both equipment and digital solutions in the construction industry.

Sublime Systems

Sublime Systems specializes in decarbonizing cement through innovative technology that co-produces green hydrogen while significantly reducing emissions. The company employs an electrochemical process powered by clean, renewable energy, effectively eliminating carbon dioxide emissions without altering the cement's properties or chemistry. This approach allows builders and consumers to actively participate in the transition towards a sustainable and renewable future.

CalcTree

CalcTree is a developer of a calculation management platform designed to enhance collaboration among engineering teams by integrating designs and calculations. The platform addresses the inefficiencies and complexities inherent in traditional engineering design and construction processes, which often involve multiple disciplines such as architecture and civil, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineering. By adopting a building information model, CalcTree helps clients minimize time and errors in their projects, ensuring that all data sets are connected and easily accessible. This approach not only streamlines workflows but also reduces the fragmentation of information, providing a more organized and efficient environment for engineering professionals.
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