Madrid Β· Pre-SeedβLate Stage
Investment thesis
Cemex Ventures serves as the open innovation arm of Cemex, backing construction-focused startups by investing in or collaborating on their development and connecting them to its network of investors and experts. It prioritizes solutions that advance the transition to a low-carbon economy through decarbonizing the built environment, reducing carbon footprint, and promoting circular economy via reuse of demolished materials. It also targets renewable energy adoption, greater efficiency and productivity across a connected construction value chain, data-driven decision-making, and innovations in robotics, machine-assisted applications, advanced building materials, and industrialized construction methods.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
What they invest in
from 10 of 12 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ5Cleantech Γ3Construction Tech Γ3IoT Γ3Logistics & Supply Chain Γ3Enterprise Software Γ2Robotics Γ2SaaS Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ2ColombiaΓ1SpainΓ1IsraelΓ1
Investments Β· 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAEInnova builds self-powered industrial IoT sensors that harvest waste heat to wirelessly monitor vibration and temperature on rotating machinery and high-temperature processes, paired with a cloud platform (DAEVIS) for predictive maintenance.
CleantechDeep TechIoTBarcelona, ES
Co-investorsBStartup
Ception.ai offers autonomous retrofit kits that transform existing terminal tractors in container ports into autonomous vehicles, enabling increased productivity and worker safety without requiring infrastructure changes.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Co-investorsMoreVC
Cloud Cycle equips concrete mixer-trucks with its CloudBox hardware that streams truck data in real-time to its CUBE software platform, monitoring the quality of every concrete delivery from batch to pour.
CleantechConstruction TechIoT
Co-investorsCourse Corrected VC Holding II
E-Power (Movener) develops a hybrid retrofit kit combining combustion engine and electric technology for existing trucks, aiming to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
CleantechHardwareMobility & Transportation
ObraLink provides construction site tracking and planning software that gives construction firms and developers updated field data to monitor project progress and make decisions.
Construction TechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsCarao Ventures
Qsee Insights is an AI platform that analyzes manufacturing production data from machines, sensors, and production systems to detect anomalies, flag quality issues, and provide prescriptive recommendations and benchmark reports.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoTTel Aviv, IL
Co-investorsTechstars
Tire management software platform that optimizes fleet operations and logistics efficiency using AI and data analytics to reduce transportation costs and CO2 emissions.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Jorge Quinche(Founder)inSebastian Baquero(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalAvalancha VenturesBarn InvestmentsMeridian 75New Ventures Capital
StructionSite provides visual reality capture and AI for construction and infrastructure sites, using 360 cameras, drones, robots and site cams to document projects and surface schedule, quality and safety risks.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Philip Lorenzo(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Daly(Executive Officer, Director)Dan Zito(Founder)inDaniel Zito(Director)Manuel Zamora(Director)Matt Daly
Co-investors500 Emerging Europe500 GlobalSocial Starts
Verusen offers an AI platform that connects to a company's ERP, EAM, or P2P systems to optimize MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) inventory and spare parts without requiring data cleanup.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Paul Noble(Founder, CSO)Scott Matthews(Chief Executive Officer)Jeremiah Woodford(Chief Revenue Officer)Ross Sonnabend(Chief Product Officer)Marcus Tewksbury(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesDynamo VenturesFlyover CapitalGlasswing VenturesTech Square Ventures
Waterplan provides a platform that assesses water risk for industrial and consumer goods companies by combining operational data with satellite imagery, then recommends mitigation strategies ranging from infrastructure upgrades to ecosystem-based approaches.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jose Ignacio Galindo(Founder)inNicolas Wertheimer(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundCool Climate CollectiveEcho River CapitalGiant Ventures Global LlpJetstreamSur Ventures+4 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFrequently asked questions
- How many investments has Cemex Ventures made?
- Cemex Ventures has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does Cemex Ventures invest at?
- Cemex Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Cemex Ventures focus on?
- Cemex Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Energy, New Materials, Robotics.
- Where is Cemex Ventures located?
- Cemex Ventures is headquartered in Madrid, ES.
- Who does Cemex Ventures co-invest with?
- Cemex Ventures most often shares deals with Giant Ventures Global Llp, Glasswing Ventures, MoreVC, among 20 tracked co-investors.
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