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

Wan Li Zhu

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Past deals in Construction

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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