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Our library of thoughts about everything AECS-Tech, spanning design, construction, renovation, blue-collar and robotics, B2B marketplaces, supply chains and logistics. Plus the occasional sneak peeks into the Foundamental family life.

Practical Nerds

The latest in venture and technology in the real world, from construction-tech to design-tech. Two early-stage investors shooting the breeze about startups, founders and venture funding. We talk about design, construction, renovation, blue-collar, robotics and supply chains. Hosted by Patric Hellermann and Shub Bhattacharya, General Partners at Foundamental

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AEC_VC

Reflections of a VC in AEC technology (architecture, engineering and construction-tech). What fascinated me last week.

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Stacking Atoms

"Stacking Atoms" is a series by Foundamental that explores construction's unique processes, hidden workflows, and unwritten rules across different segments and global markets. We don't aim to perfectly describe every detail, but rather to spotlight insights that help founders and innovators connect with construction experts around relevant workflows, removing unknown-unknowns and providing terminology that bridges innovation and industry expertise.

The Daily Blueprint

The Daily Blueprint is Foundamental's daily newsletter covering everything AEC tech globally — from startup funding and M&A to product launches, partnerships, regulation shifts, and industry trends across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. It's the daily signal on what's shaping the future of how we design, build, and operate the real world, while most competitors focus solely on the US market.

The Foundamentary

In what might be a world premiere - a VC firm allowing an external documentary team inside - Foundamental’s General Partners sit down with the Bricks & Bytes Documentary team for an unfiltered view into our ‘kitchen’.

From Foundamental’s unique origin story, over controversial takes on the future of AECS and venture, to the philosophies powering Foundamental’s decisions and portfolio success, this documentary series offers a first-of-its-kind behind the scenes access to the people, strategies, and hard-earned learnings of Foundamental.

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Covering a spectrum of verticals on construction, 3D and design, including renovation, blue-collar workforce and robotics, supply chains and logistics.

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If you ever get exhausted by our takes on the real world, here’s what the real world says about itself.

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The AEC-Tech Internet Index
The largest web traffic and trends analysis for ventures in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) technology ever done worldwide. Contains hundreds of the most-funded AEC-Tech startups and scale-ups. Published monthly.
Articles
Markets Observatory
Retainage cash drain, Billion dollar secret and Vietnam goes permit-free
Happy Monday. Here is what happened in the AEC world: Ameresco partnered with the U.S. Army to install 3D printed insulation panels. Vietnam plans to eliminate all construction permits by 2025 to streamline project delivery and reduce costs.
The Daily Blueprint
Warehouse Efficiency Revolution, Saint-Gobain Acquires Maturix and Hexagon’s spinn-off
Happy Friday. Here is what happened in the AEC world: Saint-Gobain acquired Maturix, a Danish concrete monitoring solutions provider. Hexagon announced plans to spin off Octave. Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport launched the B...
The Daily Blueprint
What We're Missing About Building Exceptional Companies
Only 3% of unicorns become decacorns, yet 95% of the world's most valuable companies never saw venture funding. We think there might be patterns worth exploring beyond traditional venture approaches.
Practical Nerds
Markets Observatory
3PLs Warehousing: The Invisible Infrastructure - Pt.2
AI opportunities in 3PL warehousing: why hardware-integrated solutions targeting labor costs and space optimization outperform flashy AGV replacements in this $13+ trillion industry with brutal margins.
Articles
Carbon Upcycling closed $26M, Magnesium acquires ABEC and Germany streamlines housing
Fresh from the field — here is what happened in AEC world: Carbon Upcycling secured $26M from Builders Vision to commercialize CO2-enhanced cement technology. Trimble shifted strategic focus toward earthmoving solutions while expanding sales netwo...
The Daily Blueprint
Realyze VC Raises €50M, Large-Scale Concreteprinting and Construction Confidence Index
Here is your go-to AEC Tech recap from Wednesday: Realyze Ventures closed €50 million, Fiber Global raised $20 million Series A led by DBL Partners and Asuene's Daikin alliance brought its Series C2 to $73.7 million. An IoT water monitoring dashbo...
The Daily Blueprint
Mott MacDonald tests copilot, $750B infrastructure strategy and ABB’s technology integration
Here’s your quick rundown of AEC updates:Siemens and COIMA completed a smart building retrofit of Milan's Pirelli 35. Cyient rolled out AI integration across its engineering, manufacturing, and customer support operations. ABB deployed KNX automat...
The Daily Blueprint
Construction Confidence Index - May Edition
Monthly Construction Confidence Index reveals AEC tech sentiment at +0.348 in May 2025. Market shifts from funding hype to execution wins, with India leading regional optimism while UK sentiment declines. Robotics and supply chain gain momentum.
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Markets Observatory
Venture Capital Edge: 7 Questions That Help VCs Build Real Differentiation
Many VCs claim they have an edge, but few might pass the buddy test. We explore seven questions that could help separate real differentiation from venture capital mirage.
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