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

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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
Fixed Fast Forward | How 1komma5grad Redefines Energy Tech Growth
German energy tech unicorn 1komma5grad secures €150M pre-IPO funding, showcasing how fixed costs and PE-style acquisitions can build a generational company in record time.
Podcast
Europe
Markets Observatory
$698 million funding, 5 more profitable startups, one big IPO in preparation: Foundamental's 2024 in review
Foundamental’s portfolio raised $698M in FY-2024, with 3 new startups joining our global family across 22 countries. Dive into key milestones and achievements from the past year.
Articles
Europe
Inside Foundamental
The Non-Obvious Pattern Behind Generational Construction-Tech Business Models
Construction tech startups are thriving by replacing subscriptions with variable cost models, aligning with project-based buying. Customers pay for results and return if satisfied—a key insight driving success.
AEC_VC
Europe
Insulate an entire house in one to two days | Ein ganzes Haus in ein bis zwei Tagen dämmen
Discover how Varm can insulate an entire house in just one to two days, revolutionizing the way we think about home energy efficiency
Press
Why Fixed Costs Could Be Your Best Strategic Move
Discover why shifting from variable to fixed costs might be the secret sauce for AEC tech startups. Learn from successful examples in robotics, cloud manufacturing, and outcome-as-a-service models.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Markets Observatory
Distribution Drives Destiny | How Construction Tech Founders Win Global Markets
We explore how construction tech founders can nail distribution, analyze ViziBuild's $6.6M raise, and unpack why Australia is emerging as a construction tech powerhouse.
Podcast
A-NZ
Markets Observatory
Power play: could the West's grid crisis be India's opportunity?
The West’s grid crisis creates challenges, but India’s manufacturing and labor potential offer a unique opportunity to drive global grid modernization.
Articles
Asia-Pacific
Decarb the Real World
Markets Matter | Looking Back At Construction Tech's Wild Year
We're diving into construction tech's market dynamics across the US, Europe, and India, exploring venture trends, and unpacking what's ahead for 2024.
Podcast
Europe
Markets Observatory
Last Energy - solving distribution for nuclear energy with Small Modular Reactors
Last Energy’s 20MW micro-modular reactors deploy in just three months, using air cooling and modular construction to cut costs and simplify clean energy deployment.
Podcast
North America
Robotics | Hard-Tech
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