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Zacua Ventures announced the close of its inaugural $56M fund dedicated to advancing next-gen construction technology this morning. Read our briefing insights from founder Vivin Hegde and our venture analyst team. With a focus on enhancing productivity, sustainability, and urbanization approaches, this fund is poised to drive innovation across the built environment globally. Learn more about their investment strategy and the future of construction tech. #ZacuaVentures #ConstructionInnovation #VentureCapital

Construction Corporate Arms Investments Through CVC !! Part - I DPR Construction: A Legacy of Excellence DPR Construction, headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading commercial general contractor and construction management firm. Their expertise spans large-scale new construction projects to smaller tenant improvements and specialized builds. Established in 1990, DPR's story is one of entrepreneurial success. It's a private, employee-owned company that has flourished into a multi-billion dollar organization with offices strategically located around the world. Dominating Key Markets DPR stands out as one of the nation's top general contractors. They consistently rank among the best in their core markets, which include: - Advanced Technology - Healthcare - Higher Education - Life Sciences - Commercial WND Ventures: Fueling Innovation in Construction Recognizing the need for progress in the construction industry, DPR established its venture capital arm, WND Ventures. This investment arm is transforming the way buildings are designed, constructed, and managed. They achieve this by strategically investing in companies focused on: - Productivity - Streamlining workflows and processes for efficiency. - Quality - Ensuring consistent, high-quality construction outcomes. - Safety - Prioritizing a safe work environment for all involved. - Supply Chain - Optimizing material procurement and delivery. - Sustainability - Promoting environmentally responsible building practices. Building a Network of Innovation: WND Ventures fosters a robust portfolio of strategic investments. Some of the notable companies they've partnered with include: - HyperFrame - Alice Technologies - ConstructionIQ - Dusty Robotics - DroneDeploy - Manufacton - Rhumbix - Skycatch Beyond direct investments, WND Ventures has also participated in Building Ventures Fund I and II, providing capital to a total of 18 promising startups within the construction technology sector. This is just Part 1. Stay tuned for further insights into Construction Corporate Arms Investments Through CVC. #cvcs #corporateventurecapital #venturecapital #dprconstruction #construction #constructiontech #wndventures #investments #startups

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#Vizcab, a #Lyon-based company, secures €5 million in its series A #funding. using the intention of supporting net-zero #construction strategies using AI-driven solutions and #expanding its operations throughout Europe, the funding will be #utilised to support its continued #growth. In addition to current investors A/O and Banque des Territoires (Groupe Caisse des Dépôts), Rise PropTech Fund, Cemex Ventures, and Altur Investissement were other #investors in the round, which was headed by KOMPAS VC, an early-stage venture capital firm with an emphasis on the decarbonization of the built #environment and the #manufacturing sector. Vizcab, which was founded in 2015 by Dr. Thomas Jusselme and Guillaume Lafont, connects every aspect of the value chain, including manufacturers, real estate developers, #architects, engineers, and #construction companies, through providing data-driven solutions for determining Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) of #construction projects. Vizcab Banque des Territoires Rise PropTech Fund CEMEX Ventures Altur Investissement Thomas Jusselme Guillaume Lafont To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #vizcab #funding #eustartup

🚀 Zacua Ventures launches its inaugural $56M early-stage #ConTech fund. The construction industry represents around 14% of worldwide gross domestic product and is responsible for producing 40% of total worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. Vivin Hegde, Mauricio Tessi Weiss and Juan N. founded San Francisco-based Zacua in 2022. The new fund has now been raised to capitalise on opportunities in the construction industry, with the support of a limited partner group including Procore Technologies, a provider of construction management software; Volvo Group, a manufacturer of trucks, buses and construction equipment; and sustainable construction materials company, Cemex. Read more about the new fund and its most recent investments in the article below. 👇 #realestate #PropTech #construction #venturecapital ---- 💡 Follow PropTech Connect for daily Real Estate news and insights.

🌳 Every mighty tree started as a small seed 🌱 This is the kind of growth venture capital firms are looking to foster with emerging construction tech companies. This week we profiled 12 of the biggest firms spurring on innovation in the industry. Their investments have a wide range—robotics, project management, heavy equipment rentals, labour sourcing, digitization and more. But the goal is the same: make construction better, faster and more sustainable. Check out our full list below 👇

Construction Corporate Arms Investments Through CVC !! Part - III The Haskell Company: Building the Future, Today Haskell is a global leader in design-build and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services. They leverage their team of over 2,300 in-house design, construction, and administrative professionals to deliver exceptional results across industrial and commercial markets. Since 2018, Haskell has experienced impressive growth, doubling its revenue to nearly $2 billion and expanding its workforce by 40%. Their focus remains on ensuring this expansion translates into meaningful and profitable outcomes for all stakeholders. Dysruptek: Fueling Innovation Haskell's commitment to progress is further emphasized by their venture capital arm, Dysruptek. This dedicated team actively identifies and invests in early-stage technology companies developing solutions that address key challenges within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Dysruptek focuses on scouting, piloting, and investing in emerging technologies that disrupt traditional methods and reshape the built world. Building a Network of Innovation Dysruptek fosters a dynamic portfolio of strategic investments in disruptive startups, including: - Building Deconstructed - Advanced Navigation - Outbuild - Document Crunch - ROD Radar - Hyperframe - Rhumbix - Branch Technology - Econcrete Beyond direct investments, Dysruptek participates in Brick and Mortar Ventures, a firm focused on early-stage companies developing innovative software and hardware solutions for the entire AEC and facilities management ecosystem. Dysruptek Partners:- Cutler Knupp Hamzah Shanbari Leah Royalty This is just Part 3. Stay tuned for further insights into Construction Corporate Arms Investments Through CVC. #cvcs #corporateventurecapital #venturecapital #haskell #dysruptek #constructiontech #aec #architecture #investments #startups

Construction Tech venture funding continues to outperform other sectors. I have been involved in the ConTech industry for 30 years, and it is exciting to see the long anticipated adoption of technology by construction companies gaining steam.

Handle.com, a leading construction payments software platform, just received a significant investment from Suffolk Technologies the venture capital arm of Suffolk Construction. This strategic funding round marks a pivotal moment for Handle as it expands its innovative credit and payment solutions across the built environment. Suffolk Technologies' support underscores their belief in Handle's potential to revolutionize construction industry workflows. Read more on CREtech ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ggyqh2yr In the news ➡️ Wan Li Zhu | Patrick Hogan Source ➡️ Business Wire #CREtech #innovation #commercialrealestate #tech #technology #realestate #builtworld #builtenvironment #realestateinnovation #sustainability #construction #VC #venturecapital #softwareplatform Michael Beckerman Lindsey Imperatore Ryan Saunders Kyle Halls Kay Ross-Baker Emily Wright Lauren Leal ___ Follow CREtech for daily updates on driving innovation and sustainability in the real estate sector. Subscribe to our CREtech Briefs newsletter for more stories like the above 🗞 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ei6XvHsp

🇺🇸 Investcorp Launches $526m US Industrial Real Estate Venture with Leading Sovereign Wealth Funds - Investcorp has established a new $526m US industrial real estate venture with the backing of two unnamed "leading sovereign wealth funds". - Over the past two and a half years, Investcorp and the two sovereign wealth funds have committed over $1bn of equity to acquire industrial assets. - Investcorp's current US industrial real estate holdings comprise $5.1bn of assets across 43m sqft. - The new venture aims to significantly increase Investcorp's presence in the US industrial market. - Executive Chairman Mohammed Alardhi emphasized the trust of the sovereign wealth funds in Investcorp's real estate platform and teams. - Investcorp plans to expand its presence in the high-potential US industrial sector and explore additional growth opportunities. - Herbert Myers, co-head of real estate, US for Investcorp, highlighted the strong fundamentals of the US industrial sector and the attractiveness of last-mile investments. - Factors such as e-commerce, nearshoring trends, and US fiscal policy are driving record demand for last-mile facilities near growing population centers. - Yusef Alyusef, MBA, CME-1, Head of Distribution, stated that the U.S. industrial sector continues to exhibit strong fundamentals. - The assets targeted for this venture are expected to be largely insulated from the supply issues impacting big-box industrial warehouses. - According to Real Capital Analytics, Investcorp is among the top-5 largest cross-border buyers of U.S. real estate and U.S. industrial real estate over the past five full years.