Construction Startups

EquipmentShare offers equipment rental along with fleet tracking software and hardware security tools for the construction industry. Its cloud-based solutions are aimed at contractors managing equipment and fleets.

21 investors

Mighty Buildings is a construction technology company that uses 3D printing, robotics, and automation to produce prefabricated, sustainable homes. Based in Oakland, California, it invented a 3D-printable material that allows entire building structures to be printed in a single cycle with up to 80% of operations automated.

15 investors

PlanGrid makes cloud-based mobile and desktop software for the construction industry, letting contractors and owners manage blueprints, specs, photos, RFIs, field reports, and punch lists. It serves commercial, heavy civil, and other construction sectors, and operates as a digital blueprint repository.

14 investors

Handle develops software that automates manual tasks across the construction payment life cycle, handling financial management and compliance for construction suppliers and credit and finance teams. It serves the construction industry and is based in San Francisco.

12 investors

PermitFlow provides an AI-powered platform that automates the construction permitting lifecycle, from research and application preparation to submission and tracking. The platform serves contractors, developers, and home service companies seeking to accelerate pre-construction and project timelines.

12 investors

Tenderd is an AI and IoT platform that connects and analyzes real-time data from fleets, equipment, and worksites to help companies manage and optimize their physical field operations. It serves energy, logistics, and infrastructure companies, aiming to improve safety, productivity, and sustainability while reducing fuel use, emissions, and downtime.

11 investors

Roofr provides all-in-one sales software for roofing contractors, offering tools to create professional proposals with e-signature capture and to order or draw aerial roof measurement reports using drone, satellite, or blueprint imagery.

10 investors

Charge Robotics automates labor-intensive tasks in solar construction to address deployment bottlenecks as demand for solar energy grows. The company focuses on enabling scalable solar installation through robotics technology.

9 investors

Handoff is an AI-native construction management and estimating platform for residential contractors including remodelers, home builders, and trade contractors. It automates estimating, project management, takeoffs, scheduling, CRM, and financial management across the full job lifecycle.

9 investors

Carbon Crusher uses lignin-based materials to recycle existing road surfaces into carbon-negative replacements, removing approximately 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per 100 feet of road. The company offers crushing and refurbishment services to road owners and operators, with plans to use satellite monitoring for road condition assessment.

8 investors

UpCodes provides a searchable database of over 5 million building code sections and 1,700+ state and city codes, including local amendments, for use by architects, engineers, contractors, and officials in the design and construction compliance process. Its AI assistant answers project-specific code questions with cited, jurisdiction-specific regulations.

8 investors

Applied Electrodynamics is building WaveSight, a hardware sensing product designed to see through walls and detect objects otherwise not visible. The company is developing consumer/industrial sensing hardware based on electrodynamics technology.

6 investors

Cosmic Robotics develops autonomous construction equipment for critical infrastructure projects, starting with solar installations.

6 investors

RDash is a construction management software that helps builders, contractors, and design firms manage projects through features covering design management, procurement, progress reporting, site quality control, and financial tracking. The platform serves construction companies, suppliers, and clients in the construction and interior design industry.

6 investors

Resolve builds software for reviewing 3D BIM (building information models) to help construction teams detect design issues early and reduce rework. The platform combines web-based collaboration, VR reviews, and AI-driven spatial navigation, and has been used on data center, pharma, water treatment, and healthcare projects.

6 investors

Torus is an AI system that analyzes engineering documents such as P&IDs, datasheets, and specifications to identify cross-document inconsistencies and automate engineering workflows. The platform serves engineering firms and project teams managing capital-intensive infrastructure projects like substations, pipelines, and treatment plants.

6 investors

Trayd provides payroll software designed for contractors and construction trades, automating labor hour tracking, wage rate capture, and worker classification to generate certified payroll reports and ensure regulatory compliance.

6 investors

Truss Payments provides payment processing and financial services for builders and construction firms, including ACH and card payment acceptance, subcontractor payouts, corporate card issuance, and expense management.

6 investors

Curri provides logistics and delivery solutions for the construction and industrial materials supply chain. The company serves trades workers and construction professionals who need reliable material delivery rather than spending time sourcing supplies themselves.

5 investors

Material Depot is a materials discovery and procurement platform that helps architects, designers, and brands find and source materials. The platform uses AI design tools and a discovery engine to simplify the material selection process for the design community.

5 investors

PermitPortal provides AI-powered site selection and permitting analysis for real estate development teams, automating document review, due diligence, and regulatory compliance work that typically requires months of consultant time.

5 investors

RendaloMaq operates a digital platform for renting construction and mining equipment across Latin America. The company serves contractors and mining operators seeking faster access to machinery through its proprietary fleet management technology.

5 investors

BuildStream provides recruitment and payroll tools for construction projects hiring temporary workers, connecting employers with local workers while reducing agency fees. It serves construction clients and workers seeking faster, better-paid local jobs.

4 investors

DraftAid uses AI to automate the conversion of 3D CAD models into 2D manufacturing drawings for engineers. The platform serves engineering teams working on infrastructure and industrial projects, reducing manual drafting time and improving consistency.

4 investors