🚀 Exciting News! Zacua Ventures closes an oversubscribed $56 million Fund to Invest in the Next Generation of Construction Technology 🏗️ We're thrilled to announce the closing of Zacua Ventures' inaugural fund, totaling $56 million, aimed at revolutionizing the construction industry with cutting-edge technology. As part of this milestone, we're also proud to lead a $9-million seed round for the innovative data infrastructure startup FLEXNODE. What sets Zacua apart is our unique blend of global corporate investors, industry leaders within their respective domains. With their support, we've surpassed our initial fundraising target, reflecting the immense enthusiasm for tech-driven solutions in construction. Our team brings together decades of experience in venture capital, technology, and construction, positioning Zacua to invest in startups addressing key themes: productivity, sustainability, and urbanization. From enhancing construction efficiency to reducing carbon footprints, we're committed to supporting game-changing solutions. Operating globally, Zacua Ventures bridges startups and corporate investors across North America, Europe, Latam and Asia, fostering collaboration and growth. Since our inception, we've backed over a dozen startups, making us one of the most active construction VCs globally. At Zacua Ventures, we're committed to shaping the future of construction technology, driving #sustainability, #productivity, and #urbanization worldwide. Thanks TechCrunch for covering the news! Vivin Hegde, Mauricio Tessi Weiss, Juan N., Margarita de la Peña Virgós, Victoria Smith, Pedro Garcia, Ruben Weinstein Document Crunch, ecoworks, Field Materials, Construex, Sitewire, Raise Robotics, Mercator AI, FLEXNODE, Outbuild, CONXAI, Concrete4Change, Pathways #contech #startup #venturecapital #construction #aec #builtenvironment #innovation #ai #sustainability https://lnkd.in/dEP9RAb3
Zacua Ventures
Investment Management
Burlingame, California 5,575 followers
The Builders Fund
About us
Zacua Ventures is a global early-stage venture fund tackling world's biggest challenges across Sustainability, Productivity and Urbanization and backed by the most innovative corporates in the built world. Zacua is led by partners with more than 30 years of combined industry experience and who have been investing in construction tech for the past decade. With regional presence in San Francisco, Madrid and Singapore, Zacua helps entrepreneurs to build and strengthen their value proposition and scale their businesses globally, leveraging deep corporate networks.
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http://www.zacuaventures.com
External link for Zacua Ventures
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- Investment Management
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- 2-10 employees
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- Burlingame, California
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Burlingame, California 94010, US
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Madrid, ES
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Singapur, SG
Employees at Zacua Ventures
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Ahmet Hamdi Hafizoglu
Growth | Innovation
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Mauricio Tessi Weiss
Founding Partner @ Zacua Ventures | The Builders Fund
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Dr. Anas Bataw
Executive Director || Investor || Advisor || Author - Driving Strategic Innovations and Business Ventures
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Subham K.
Wharton MBA | Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital
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#Tottenham welcomed us with open arms for the #ProcoreSummitConstruction, and we wouldn't have missed it for the world! 😜 🚀 Being invited by Tony Harbour to speak and showcase the #innovative solutions of Document Crunch and Outbuild alongside Procore Technologies was a privilege 🙏 . Our Founding Partner, Mauricio Tessi Weiss had the opportunity to share how these integrations streamline contract compliance and project planning for construction companies. 🏗️ Connecting with industry leaders and exploring the latest trends in construction technology was truly inspiring. #ProcoreSummit #ConstructionTech #Innovation #ZacuaVentures #DocuCrunch #Outbuild #summit #Tottenham Juan N. Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
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Passion and creativity are fundamental drivers of industry development. ❤️ 🏗️ We saw a great example of this just a few days ago at the #DemoDay at the BuiltWorlds Infrastructure Conference in #DC! Our colleague and Investment Lead, North America, Victoria Smith, was part of the judging panel alongside Stacey Matlen and Lisa Giuffra Diaz. The winners 🏆 will be announced shortly, but we must recognize that the work of each startup was enriching and brilliant. 🦾 ✨ Vivin Hegde Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Margarita de la Peña Virgós Pedro Garcia
Had an interesting day judging the Demo Day at the BuiltWorlds Infrastructure Conference in DC! 🏗 I had the pleasure of spending time with fellow judge Victoria Smith from Zacua Ventures and Stacey Matlen, Director of the Transit Tech Lab. We saw ten incredible companies present their innovative solutions, including Krane, Crewscope, ConstructivIQ, binni, QuikCal LLC, PVFARM, LexlabsAI, sitenotes, Aren, and Eyrus. It’s exciting to witness such creativity and passion in our industry! Winners will be announced soon, and I can’t wait to see who takes home the accolades! Which startup do you think will come out on top? Share your bets in the comments! 💡
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San Francisco 🌉 , brace yourself for something unforgettable! #Constructiontech enthusiasts is your moment!! 🙌 Get ready for some groundbreaking news! Zacua Ventures is happy to invite you to a historic event at #SFTechWeek: AI in Construction! ️🤖🏗️ Mark your calendars ✏️🗓️ 👉 Thursday, October 10th (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) 📍 Fieldwire Office, 301 Howard St This unmissable gathering brings together the brightest minds in construction #technology – investors, startups, and industry leaders – to delve into the cutting-edge world of #AI and its impact on the construction landscape. Join us in shaping the future of construction! 🚀💪 Registrations 👉 https://lnkd.in/dU6W3FaP #AIinConstruction #ConstructionTech #SFTechWeek #startups #investors #industry Vivin Hegde Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia Hilti Venture Women in Construction Tech Viviane André Fieldwire by Hilti
🚀 Exciting news for #constructiontech enthusiasts! Join us for a groundbreaking event on AI in Construction at #SFTechWeek. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 10th 🕓 Time: 4pm - 6pm 📍 Location: Fieldwire Office, 301 Howard St This event brings together investors, startups, and industry adopters to explore the latest AI advancements in construction. You'll have the opportunity to: ✅ Hear from leading experts ✅ Engage in insightful discussions ✅ Explore collaborative opportunities ✅ Witness presentations from pioneering startups Don't miss this chance to be at the forefront of construction technology and discover how AI can drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance project outcomes. Join us in shaping the future of construction! #AIinConstruction #ConstructionTech #SFTechWeek Vivin Hegde Viviane André Zacua Ventures Hilti Venture Fieldwire by Hilti Hilti Group Women in Construction Tech Register here: https://lnkd.in/dU6W3FaP See you there! 🏗️
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The heart of every event / conference is the people you meet. ❤️ At Blueprint in #LasVegas, we had the opportunity to network with amazing industry leaders like Manuel Diaz Orantes (Progreso X), Phoebe Zhang ( DivcoWest) , Jay Sehgal ( MetaProp ) and Jeremy Connor( Olive Tree Ventures ) , incredible professionals who were eager to be part of The Premier Event for #Industry Executives, #RealEstate & #ConstructionTech #Startups and #VCs. This edition of #BlueprintLasVegas also gave us the opportunity to participate in a panel on #greenmaterials 🍃 where Vivin Hegde shared his expertise, exchanged ideas 💡 and gained valuable insights from industry leaders like Raja Ghawi (Era Ventures), Anneli Tostar (Tangible), Rahul Shendure (CarbonBuilt), and Raphael Scheps (Converge). Let's build a greener future together!
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Big congratulations to CemVision and ecoworks for making Norrsken's Impact 100! 🎉🎉👏👏 Our hole team is really happy to see two ✌️ of our portfolio companies, #Cemvision and #Ecoworks, recognized by Nasdaq for their inclusion in Norrsken 's prestigious Impact 100 list. #Cemvision is leading the way in sustainable construction with their innovative solutions ♻️ while #Ecoworks tackles emissions in existing #buildings through AI-powered retrofits and efficient building skins 🏗️🤖. Both companies are tackling critical challenges and making a real difference in the built environment 🚀💪 Norrsken's Impact 100, developed in collaboration with industry leaders, celebrates companies dedicated to improving the lives of 1 billion people. These companies are driven by passionate individuals committed to creating positive change. Get inspired! Check out the full list and spread the word about these impactful companies: https://lnkd.in/dS6RnpDB Emanuel Heisenberg Oscar Hållén Max Larsson von Reybekiel PAUL SANDBERG Claes Kollberg #top100impact #Norrsken #company #portfolio #ranking #AI #tech #industry Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
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We've got to say it: we're huge fans of #coolwater! 🌊🏄♂️ And that's why our team is stoked to be at Coolwater Capital Demo Day in #NYC. It was an awesome day of #VCs sharing insights 🧠, networking 🧑💻👩🏻💻, and exploring new opportunities 🤝🏼 with a super engaged audience. As it couldn't be otherwise, our founding partner Vivin Hegde has participated in this Demo Day by CoolWater addressing topics of great interest about the industry. Vivin Hegde Mauricio Tessi Weiss Juan N. Victoria Smith Margarita de la Peña Virgós Pedro Garcia #zacuaventure #demoday #vc #venturecapital #newyork #event
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Meet our team!! 📣 📣 Juan N. is our tireless General Partner that stands out for the quality of his work 👌 , the diligence on his processes and his high standards for work ethics. Juan is a #CivilEngineer, knows the #construction industry inside-out 🏗️ , and complements that with years of working in Private Equity and in Corporate VC. It doesn’t matter what Juan has to do, he will always deliver it on time and with the highest quality standard. Entrepreneurs and investors love working with Juan since he’s a resourceful professional, always knowing who to connect them with for improving their businesses and achieving all their goals. The entire Zacua Ventures team is proud to have such a great colleague and professional as Juan 💪 😊 #team #construction #tech #technology #sustainability #teamzacua #zacuaventures #vc #venturecapital Vivin Hegde Mauricio Tessi Weiss Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
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It's official! 🎉🎉🎉 Our Founding Partner, Vivin Hegde Hegde, will be participating as panelist for the Pitch Perfect Event at CTD 2024! Vivin's expertise in the Built Environment and his experience working with early-stage #startups will bring invaluable insights to the event 🚀 Don't miss this opportunity to meet us! CTAI Foundation #CTD2024 #PitchPerfect #ZacuaVentures #event #vc #construction #technology #industry Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
Excited to introduce Vivin Hegde as one of our esteemed panelists for the Pitch Perfect Event at CTD 2024! Vivin is the Founding and Managing Partner at Zacua Ventures, a global venture capital firm focused on the Built Environment. With extensive experience working with early-stage startups and corporates, Vivin serves on multiple Boards and advisory teams. His career spans two decades as both an operator and investor, deeply immersed in the construction technology space. Prior to founding Zacua, he held key roles at Hilti, Trimble, and McKinsey, including General Manager of the Hilti-Trimble JV that works on the development and productization of new technologies around Positioning, Robotics, IoT, and AR/VR. He also led Hilti’s Corporate Venturing arm in North America and their Sales and Strategy teams. He is a Mechanical Engineer from NITK Surathkal and an MBA graduate from IIM Calcutta. Meet Vivin at CTD 2024 and learn from his deep knowledge and experience in driving contech startup solutions. To know more and register, visit https://lnkd.in/dNziyuS7 #CTD2024 #CTAI #VCs #startup #PitchPerfect #innovation #contech #event
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Great news to end the week on a high note! 📰 🚀 Zacua Ventures is happy to announce that Sitewire, one of our #portfolio companies, has secured a $3.17M Seed funding round led by us with participation from Argonautic Ventures, Great Wave Ventures, and Hamilton Ventures, #SiteWire will accelerate its mission of transforming the #construction industry. 🏗 By streamlining inspections and reducing delays, Sitewire is making a real difference for contractors and developers. ️ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ehfRM9w9 Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia Bryan Kester BuiltWorlds
Startup Sitewire Aims to Speed Lag from Inspection to Payment
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