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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.

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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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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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Outcome-as-a-Service
In this episode of the AEC_VC podcast, I dig into the concept of "outcome-as-a-service" - a business model that is enabling a new breed of startups to build massive companies in the architecture, engineering, construction and supply chain sectors.
AEC_VC
Frameworks | Models
Bricks & Bytes: Matrak, Infra.Market and the future of cross-border construction trade between East and West
In this conversation, Owen, Martin, and Shub discuss the Australian company Matrak, which focuses on supply chain management in the construction industry. They explore the implications of the company's recent expansion into China and the challenges of doing business in the Chinese market.
Press
Asia-Pacific
Markets Observatory
Hidden in spite of obvious
In this episode of my AEC_VC podcast, I share my "Hidden in spite of obvious" framework and how the most promising early-stage companies I invest in often pursue ideas that are obvious to industry insiders but remain hidden from outsiders.
AEC_VC
Frameworks | Models
Game-changer strategies in AEC-Tech, outcome-as-a-service and service-as-a-product
033 | Game-Changer Strategies in AEC-Tech | Service-as-a-product | Data lakes | Targeting Small One-Person Shops | Challenging Conventional Wisdom in Construction Tech
Practical Nerds
Frameworks | Models
Europe is a breeding ground for various Constru-Tech category creators
032 | Europe as a Breeding Ground for ConstruTech Category Creators | The Unique Market Dynamics of Germany and France | Exploring the Evolution of the French (AEC-Tech) Ecosystem
Practical Nerds
Europe
Markets Observatory
Why design software for contractors makes a ton of sense (think: Estimation !)
031 | The next battlefield of the CAD Wars? | Why design software for contractors makes a ton of sense | How 3D will transform the project estimation process of GC's
Practical Nerds
Design | CAD | 2D | 3D
A new infrastructure platform titan?
My take on Schneider Electric's reported $16 billion acquisition of Bentley Systems, and my views on the rise of "infraplatform" titans combining design software and operational platforms.
AEC_VC
Design | CAD | 2D | 3D
How founders can build toolings for mega-trends in AEC, example of Vertiv
030 | How founders can build toolings for mega-trends in AEC | Using the example of data center construction and Vertiv
Practical Nerds
Frameworks | Models
The macro thesis no one sees
In this episode, I share my unique macro thesis on the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) technology space.
AEC_VC
Markets Observatory
Construction-tech in India (1/n)
VC funding in Construction-tech has soared to $30 billion, with India rapidly emerging as a leader in creating new unicorns in this dynamic sector.
Articles
Asia-Pacific
Markets Observatory
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