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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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Money Minds Matter | Late-Stage Funding Crisis In Construction Technology
Deep dive into late-stage funding challenges in construction tech, European vs US market dynamics, and valuable insights for founders on avoiding overvalued rounds and maintaining sustainable growth.
Podcast
Europe
Frameworks | Models
The Truth About ConTech Co-Investors: 90% Destroy Value (In Early-Stage)
70% of VCs destroy value rather than add it—why? This Practical Nerds episode unpacks Vinod Khosla’s claim, exploring how knowledge scales in VC, why most investors should step aside, and the impact of incentives.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Markets Observatory
Introducing Distribution-Market-Fit
In project-based industries, distribution shapes product adoption. The right channels can turn tech from an overhead into an essential tool. Rethink how your customers buy—not just what they buy.
Articles
Europe
Frameworks | Models
PermitFlow Launches ReconstructLA to Streamline Rebuilding Efforts in Los Angeles
PermitFlow launches ReconstructLA to simplify permitting and rebuilding for LA wildfire victims, offering free guidance, discounts, and support from top construction tech firms.
Press
North America
Decarb the Real World
When Should Construction Tech Startups Announce Their Moves?
Strategic silence gives construction tech startups a competitive edge. Non-linear founder experiences drive generational companies. Foundamental's portfolio raised $700M in 2024, with a 90% follow-on rate.
AEC_VC
Europe
Metalbook Surpasses Rs 800 Cr Revenue in FY24
Metalbook, the fast-growing B2B metals platform, is set to cross Rs 800 Cr (~$100M) in gross revenue by April 2024, marking a significant leap in the industrial supply chain sector. Explore its rapid growth and market impact.
Press
Asia-Pacific
Supply | Marketplaces
The Secret Formula That Makes Working Capital Your Growth Engine
Discover how top construction tech companies turn working capital into a growth engine, generating 25%+ annual returns. From fintech to marketplaces, learn the secret formula that makes capital work harder.
Practical Nerds
Europe
Markets Observatory
Infrastructure Insights | How Data And Design Power Construction Tech Evolution
Deep dive into construction tech investment trends, exploring how infrastructure and design tools are shaping the future of MEP, and why AI features alone won't revolutionize the industry.
Podcast
Europe
Markets Observatory
Architecture's Infosys moment? Drawing tomorrow's Indian outsourcing giant
India revolutionized IT outsourcing—can it do the same for architecture & engineering? Exploring the challenges, opportunities, and potential for building an Infosys-like giant in A&E services.
Articles
Asia-Pacific
Frameworks | Models
Dig Robotics - what is the future of excavation?
This BitBuilders episode dives into Ken Gray's journey from farm boy to DIG Robotics co-founder, exploring operator efficiency gaps, why mining leads automation, and the surprising environmental cost of excavation.
Podcast
North America
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