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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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In this 8 part series, we sit down with General Partners: Patric Hellermann, Shubhankar Bhattacharya and Adam Zobler to dive deep into their world.

From the firm’s unconventional origin story to predictions about the industry’s future, this series offers behind the scenes access to the strategies, insights, and hard-earned wisdom of this truly generational company.

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Eight Rejections to Architectural Revolution: Snaptrude's Journey Over The Years
The operator meets the early investor: Altaf Ganihar's journey to building Snaptrude, and Foundamental's journey to partner with Snaptrude.
Podcast
North America
Design | CAD | 2D | 3D
Building the Future: Can a Digital GC Tap Into India's Growing Data Center Demand?
As India's digital landscape undergoes rapid transformation, the country's data center industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, reshaping the technological infrastructure and positioning India as a major player in the global digital economy.
Articles
Asia-Pacific
Markets Observatory
Beyond TAM | The (Untapped) Power of Branding in Construction Tech
In this episode, we uncover a fascinating phenomenon in the construction materials industry. We've discovered examples of companies valued far beyond their total addressable market (TAM). Here's the playbook for founders in AECS technology.
Practical Nerds
Frameworks | Models
Niche Domination First ⎟ ERP Software for (Solar) SMB Installers in US and EU
How to win with ERP software for (solar) SMB installers in US and EU, why new-age ERPs for small installers can battle the qualified-labor shortage, and why a modular tech stack to build a flexible ERP suite for SMBs is the key.
Podcast
Europe
Workforce | Blue-Collar
Where construction firms are counter-intuitively INCREASING their software spend
We observe that construction firms are increasing software budgets, bucking the trend seen in other B2B sectors over the last 2-3 years. Lower utilization and margins are driving the need - and the capacity - for process improvements and new software
Practical Nerds
Markets Observatory
Design Automation ⎟ Why 2D Will Always Remain in AEC (And Not Just 3D)
Is the future of automating architecture and design in 2D, not 3D? Testfit's founder Clifton Harness has a unique take and elaborates with us why.
Podcast
Design | CAD | 2D | 3D
Grit vs Stubbornness in AECS Startups: A Fine Line
Is this founder showing grit or stubbornness? Founders in AECS can feel this struggle. Let's shine some light on how to objectively diagnose whether you are rightfully gritty, or wrongfully stubborn.
AEC_VC
Frameworks | Models
Building Fences ⎟ The Cloud Installer Model in the Next Construction Category?
Explore the booming fencing market, the challenges of modular construction, the complexities of VC funding in construction tech. We dive into EverFence's $7.7M raise, Nexii's relaunch, and why founders should prioritize customer needs over VC appeal.
Podcast
North America
Supply | Marketplaces
This 20-foot tall robot can build entire homes in just 24 hours - thanks to its composite material
Mighty Buildings is different from similar companies because the team can build not just the walls but also the roof, ceiling, and other parts of the home as a whole with extreme speed.
Press
North America
Robotics | Hard-Tech
Coast's Cash Cruise ⎟ And: ConstructionTech Funding Continues Inflecting in Q2-2024
ConstructTech funding hits $34B, claiming 0.53% of global VC market share in Q2 2024. Coast raises $40M Series B for financial services for SMB installer vehicle fleets.
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Markets Observatory
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