Construction Startups

EquipmentShare provides construction equipment rentals and fleet management technology for builders and contractors. The company operates T3, a cloud-connected operating system that gives jobsites real-time visibility into fleet assets and equipment with telematics, maintenance support, and safety tools.

21 investors

Mighty Buildings manufactures prefabricated homes using 3D printing technology and robotics, with a goal of reducing construction emissions and waste. The company serves the residential housing market by automating 80% of production through proprietary printing materials that can be cut and trimmed by robotic systems.

14 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

PlanGrid was a cloud-based construction management software for general contractors, subcontractors, and owners providing real-time access to project plans, issues, photos, and forms. The product is now superseded by Forma Build, Autodesk's integrated platform combining PlanGrid and BIM 360 features.

12 investors

Handle builds a construction data platform that unifies fragmented invoices, projects, payments, and documents into a single data graph. It powers automation, compliance, payments, and financial intelligence for construction companies using AI.

10 investors

Tenderd provides AI-driven fleet and equipment management software for businesses to optimize operations and reduce environmental impact. The platform helps track and manage assets across industries.

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

Roofr operates a digital platform for the roofing industry that uses satellite imagery to generate instant roofing estimates, connecting contractors and homeowners to streamline the sales and estimation process.

8 investors

UpCodes provides a searchable database of building codes across U.S. jurisdictions to architects, engineers, and construction professionals, using natural language processing to connect regulations with product specifications. The platform also helps building product manufacturers display code-compliant products to design professionals during the specification phase.

8 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.

7 investors

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

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

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.

5 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

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.

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

Resolve provides web, iPad, and VR platforms for accessing and collaborating on building information models (BIM) in construction. The platform enables teams to identify coordination issues, track problems, and make faster decisions on complex mechanical and infrastructure projects.

5 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.

5 investors

BuildStream provides candidate sourcing and data research services for recruiting teams, using multiple data sources and manual verification to compile verified contact lists that reduce reliance on multiple software tools.

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

InspectMind AI is an AI-powered plan checker that reviews construction drawings, specifications, and building codes to identify coordination conflicts, code violations, and specification mismatches before permit submission or field construction. The platform serves general contractors, architects, engineers, plan reviewers, and building owners for QA/QC during design phases.

4 investors