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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 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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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
Gecko Robotics - Revolutionizing Infrastructure Inspection
Robots scaling walls, AI mapping infrastructure health, and a startup's journey from power plants to the Pentagon. Discover how Gecko Robotics is redefining critical asset inspection and what it means for the future of our built world.
Podcast
North America
Robotics | Hard-Tech
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.
Podcast
Markets Observatory
Print Homes With Concrete | Who Gets It?
I'm confused by 3D concrete printing for homes. Despite major funding, I wonder about its advantages over automating the traditional building methods, and challenge experts to prove to me its value in residential construction.
AEC_VC
Robotics | Hard-Tech
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