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Foundamental

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San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series B · 15 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Foundamental invests in construction-tech hardware founders building precision-focused products. The firm's thesis emphasizes that hardware accuracy in construction is exponentially more valuable than consumer applications, with millimeter errors creating substantial waste. Successful ventures combine professional-grade sensor accuracy with software innovation to create durable competitive advantages. The firm prioritizes founders who can achieve rapid hardware iteration velocity, build modular solutions that integrate with construction workflows, and establish platforms through data assets and ecosystem effects rather than specifications alone. Long-term value creation comes from solutions that eliminate undesirable job aspects while maintaining professional reliability standards.

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Stage
Pre-Seed–Series B
Check
$500K – $5M
HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2019
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$300M
Tracked investments
71
Acquisitions
2

Team · 15 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Foundamental went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 59 of 71 portfolio companies

Construction Tech ×32SaaS ×23PropTech ×21AI & Machine Learning ×17Enterprise Software ×14B2B Marketplaces ×8Climate Tech ×7Fintech ×7

HQs:United States×11India×10Germany×4Singapore×3France×2United Kingdom×2

Who they back

founder profiles across 34 portfolio companies
56%
solo founders
19 of 34 mapped founding teams
53%
repeat founders
of 43 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×192 founders×113 founders×4

Where their founders studiedfrom 42 founders with education data

ESSEC Business School ×2Harvard University ×2Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur ×2Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2National University of Singapore ×2Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 43 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×14Business & Management ×13Computer Science ×8Design & Architecture ×5Economics ×5Finance & Accounting ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×4Law ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 43 founders with career history

Uber ×3Arup ×2BOOST ×2ClearTax ×2United Nations ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×3

6 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 45 with degree data)

Investments · 71 tracked

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Brick&Boltbricknbolt.comin𝕏Mar 2023 · $10M✓ verified

Brick & Bolt provides commercial construction services across categories including co-living and rental housing, retail showrooms, office and coworking spaces, industrial buildings, educational institutions, hospitality venues, and healthcare facilities.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechMarketplacesPropTechBengaluru, IN

Arpit Rajpurohit(Co-Founder)inJayesh Rajpurohit(Co-Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsAccelCelesta CapitalCelesta CapitalStride VenturesSurge

Making construction autonomousmonumental.co✓ verified

Monumental develops autonomous construction robots with in-house hardware, software, and machine vision to lay bricks and build structures on real building sites.

Construction TechHardwareRoboticsAmsterdam, NL

Salar(Co-founder)inSebastiaan Visser(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsKhosla VenturesNorthzoneHummingbird Ventures

Nuqleanuqlea.comin𝕏✓ verified

Nuqlea operates a digital B2B platform (Nuqlea Studio) that connects construction industry players — manufacturers, distributors, and building companies — along with financing and logistics providers to make material procurement more efficient.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechFintechPropTech

Gastón Remy(CEO)inPablo Silveri(CFO)inInés Cura(COO)inFederico Freund(CTO)in

Co-investorsNewtopia VC

011h011h.cominSeed · Dec 2020 · $12M

011h designs and builds housing using an industrialized construction system and digital platform that integrates factory, design, and on-site work.

Climate TechConstruction TechPropTechBarcelona, ES

Co-investorsBreegaCDTInoaredalpineSeayaShip2B Ventures

Ackcioackcio.comin𝕏

Ackcio builds wireless monitoring systems and devices for industrial and geotechnical operations, used above ground and below ground to increase safety, manage risk, and monitor critical infrastructure.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTSingapore, SG

Mobashir Mohammad(Co-founder and CEO)inNimantha Baranasuriya(Co-founder and Non-Executive Director)inKenny Wang(COO)in

Co-investorsAngelCentralEntrepreneur FirstSGInnovateWavemaker PartnersSEEDS Capital

Aeriaaeria.worldinMar 2024 · $1.8M

Aeria builds digital tenant experience solutions for commercial real estate, focused on improving tenant and employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS

Priyanka Gera(Founder & CEO)inPiyush Kateja(Co-Founder & Director)inAwnish Kumar(Co-Founder & Head of Engineering)in

Co-investorsKalaari Capital

Brickbrick.soinAug 2020

Brick provides an AI-based platform for insurance companies to automate and audit decision-making processes such as underwriting, claims, and fraud prevention, including intelligent document reading and workflow automation.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsBroom Ventures

CalcTreecalctree.cominPre-Seed · Oct 2022 · $830K

CalcTree is a no/low-code platform that automates calculation and workflow tasks for engineers, reducing time spent rebuilding calculations and managing data.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Mahan LameiinOnur EkinciinTim Rawlingin

Co-investorsSuffolk Technologies

CarbonBuiltcarbonbuilt.comin

CarbonBuilt makes low-carbon concrete masonry and hardscape products by replacing up to half the cement with its proprietary upcycled binder, reducing the carbon footprint of concrete production.

CleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsTorrance, US

Gaurav Sant(Director)inRahul Shendure(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardEdward Muller(Executive Officer, Director)Neil Renninger(Director)

Co-investorsAutodesk FoundationConnecticut Innovations

Conversantconversant.aiin𝕏

Conversant.ai builds AI applications for industrial commerce that read any document format, normalize messy supplier data, check product compatibility against specs, and generate quotes with citations to source data.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Cookiebotcookiebot.comin𝕏Acquired

Cookiebot is a consent management platform that scans websites for cookies and trackers and collects visitor consent to help site owners comply with privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and Google Consent Mode.

CybersecurityMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesGC AngelsHeartcore CapitalLocalGlobeMaven Capital PartnersMid Europa Partners+4 more

Cutrcutr.com

Cutr operates a B2B marketplace and software platform that connects architects, interior designers, project furnishers, and builders with a network of wood manufacturing partners.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Oscar Peppitt(Founder, CEO)inRodny Heemskerk(Founder, Operations)inJasper Mittelmeijer(Founder, Product)inMenno Pruijssers(VP of Engineering)in

Dekorumadekoruma.comin𝕏

Dekoruma is an Indonesian online furniture and home furnishing retailer specializing in modern premium and Japandi-style furniture and accessories.

ConsumerE-commercePropTechJakarta, ID

Dimas Harry Priawan(Founder)in

Co-investorsAC VenturesKejora CapitalSkystar CapitalKTB Network

Desteiadesteia.comFeb 2025

Desteia builds AI-native software for cross-border logistics and global trade operations, offering real-time shipment tracking, automated customs paperwork, and alerts.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainNew York City, US

Co-investorsAutotech VenturesNazcaNido VenturesBridge LatamVillage Global

Dqindiadqindia.comin𝕏

DQ India (Dataquest) is an online technology news publication covering enterprise IT, semiconductors, AI, and the Indian tech industry.

Enterprise SoftwareMedia & Entertainment

EarlyTradeearlytrade.comSeries A · Sep 2022 · $9M

Earlytrade offers an auction-based early payment platform that lets commercial general contractors pay their subcontractors ahead of schedule in exchange for a discount, giving contractors returns on their capital while helping trade partners get paid earlier.

Construction TechFintech

Guy Saxelby(Founder)inPiers Symons(Founder)in

Co-investorsS3 VenturesShearwater CapitalBrick Mortar Ventures

Enterenter.deinSeed · Aug 2022 · $6M

Enter offers heat pumps and photovoltaic systems for homeowners, including online building analysis, expert consultation, system sizing, and installation through certified regional SHK (heating and plumbing) master contractors.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Co-investorsCoatue ManagementFounders FundGerman Media PoolSE VenturesSequoia CapitalTarget Global+4 more

Etnownewsetnownews.com𝕏

Etnownews.com is the digital news platform of Times Network, delivering breaking news and current events coverage to Indian and global audiences.

Digital HealthMedia & EntertainmentMumbai, IN

Faktusfaktus.euSeed · Oct 2025 · $10M

Faktus is a neobank for construction (BTP) SMEs that turns work invoices into immediate cash through invoice financing, guarantees, and a pro account centralizing collections, expenses, and funding by construction site.

Construction TechFintechSaaSParis, FR

Co-investorsKima Ventures

Forge Homesforgeco.comin

Forge is an HVAC company that installs and upgrades home heating and cooling systems, with a focus on heat pumps, using in-house crews.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Co-investorsBantam GroupBoston Seed CapitalNextView VenturesOyster Ventures

Go Cementgocement.com

GoCement is an Indonesian online marketplace for building and construction materials, connecting buyers with local building-supply stores via a mobile app and website.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechE-commerce

Co-investorsKejora CapitalReflect VenturesSpiral VenturesBEENEXT

Goodhomethegoodhome.co.in

1Win is an online betting and casino platform offering cricket betting, casino games, and the Aviator crash game to users in India.

Gaming

Co-investorsAxilor Ventures

Graneetgraneet.frin

Graneet is an ERP software for small and mid-sized construction (BTP) companies with revenue between €2M and €100M, covering cost estimating, progress invoicing, purchasing, labor tracking, and real-time margin monitoring per project.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Jean-Gabriel Niel(Founder)in

Co-investorsAxeleo CapitalPoint Nine

Green Fortunethegreenfortune.comin𝕏Seed · Mar 2025 · $4.5M

GreenFortune manufactures window and door systems in India using PVC profiles and supplies them to fabricators who serve end customers.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechConsumerHardwareSector AgnosticHyderabad, IN

Co-investorsIncubate Fund

Handoffhandoff.aiin𝕏

Handoff is an AI-native construction management and estimating platform for residential contractors including remodelers, home builders, and trade contractors.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSAustin, US

Dmitry Alexin(Founder)in

Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesEarl Grey CapitalGreycroftMetaPropMetaProp VenturesY Combinator+1 more

HoloBuilderholobuilder.comin

FARO Sphere XG (formerly HoloBuilder) is a digital reality platform that gives jobsite stakeholders remote 3D access using 360° photos, 3D point clouds, and design data organized on floor plans for progress tracking and documentation.

Construction TechPropTechSaaS

Mostafa Akbari Hochberg(Founder)in

Co-investorsTandem Capital

Homebasegethomebase.cominNov 2021 · $30M

Homebase offers accessible property finance products that let buyers acquire real estate with a low upfront deposit (around 8%) and pay monthly to build ownership over time, while also allowing investors to earn passive income by backing homebuyers.

FintechMarketplacesPropTechHo Chi Minh City, VN

Jun Yuan Tan(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorGoodwater CapitalPartech Ventures

Homebasehomebasedao.ioin𝕏Nov 2021 · $30M

Homebase is a blockchain-based platform that enables fractional ownership of residential real estate properties through tokenization on the Solana network.

Crypto & Web3FintechPropTechNew York City, US

Co-investorsTechstarsGoodwater CapitalPartech Ventures

IndiFrameindiframe.comin

IndiFrame, formerly GreenFortune Windows & Doors, designs, engineers, installs, and services windows and doors for Indian homes under one roof.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechConsumer

Infrainfra.market

Souvik Sengupta(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelEvolvence India FundMars Growth Capital

Infra Marketinframarketstores.comin

Construction and infrastructure marketplace

Co-investorsTrifecta Capital AdvisorsMars Growth Capital

Infraprime Logisticsinfraprimelogistics.com

Infraprimal Logistics develops electric truck technology for logistics and transportation markets.

CleantechHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain

Chetan SinghalinSubodh YadavSiddhartha Das

Co-investorsLiquidity Capital

Jumbajumba.cominFeb 2023 · $4.5M

Jumba provides a mobile app and operating system that enables hardware retailers to order cement directly, access credit, and manage orders securely.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechSaaS

Kagure Wamunyu(Founder)in

Co-investorsSeedstarsEnza CapitalLocalGlobeSpeedinvest

Junojuno.coin

Juno provides development tools and approaches for industrialized construction, focusing on prefabrication and mass timber systems to improve predictability and profitability in the construction industry.

Construction TechDeveloper ToolsPropTech

Emily Mills MarineauJen Canchola

Co-investorsComcast VenturesMetaPropMetaProp VenturesRET VenturesAda VenturesArtesian+2 more

Latiilatii.comin

Latii offers FORUM, an AI-driven management platform for the window and door industry that automates the quote-to-install process, using AI agents to analyze blueprints, generate material lists and quotes, and manage installation scheduling and quality checks.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSNew York, US

Santiago Bueno Velasco(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Juan Pascual Orero(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardRaja Ghawi(Director)in

Co-investorsAct One VenturesBrighter CapitalEra VenturesLeadout CapitalNine Four Ventures

Loconavloconav.comin𝕏

LocoNav builds an AI-powered and IoT-enabled fleet operations management platform for commercial vehicle operators across industries.

AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US

Shridhar Gupta(Executive Officer, Director)inVidit Jain(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Greenbaum(Director)

BoardShailesh Lakhani(Director)

Co-investorsAnthemis VentureMyAsiaVCSquareOne CapitalTrifecta Capital AdvisorsVillage GlobalChicago Ventures+1 more

Marrfamarrfa.comin𝕏Pre-Seed · Mar 2024

Marrfa operates an online platform for cross-border real estate investing, offering an inventory of international residential and commercial properties along with market data such as historical price trends, rental yields, and capital appreciation forecasts.

B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesPropTechDubai, AE

Co-investorsTDV PartnersTykhe Block VenturesTykhe Ventures

Mattoboardmattoboard.comin𝕏

Mattoboard is a browser-based 3D mood board and virtual material sampling platform for interior designers and architects.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechLas Vegas, US

Guy Adam Ailion(Founder)in

Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesSoundboard Venture FundTechstarsAcrobator VenturesBlue Field CapitalHome Depot Ventures+1 more

Mighty Buildingsmightybuildings.comin𝕏Jan 2021Defunct

Mighty Buildings manufactures prefabricated homes using 3D printing technology and robotics, with a goal of reducing construction emissions and waste.

PropTechRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Slava Solonitsyn(Founder)inDmitry Starodubtsev(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbies VenturesAzure Ventures GroupBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBold Capital PartnersCM VenturesDesigner Fund+16 more

MyGeniemygenieprojects.comin

MyGenie provides retail infrastructure across India, applying financial controls, standardized processes, and quality-compliance standards to construction and buildout projects.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechRetail TechIndia, IN

Novadenovade.netin𝕏

Novade provides field management software that digitizes jobsite operations, captures site data, and applies AI to analyze performance and risks for construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities, and industrial projects.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSSingapore, SG

Denis Branthonne(Founder)in

Co-investorsWavemaker PartnersWind VentureSEEDS Capital

Ofloadofload.com.auinNov 2020 · $550K

Ofload offers a Carbon Analytics Platform that tracks and reports logistics carbon emissions using the GLEC-accredited methodology, giving shippers real-time dashboards to measure Scope 3 emissions and set reduction targets.

B2B MarketplacesCleantechClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSydney, AU

Geoffroy(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsJungle VenturesLiquidity CapitalMaersk GrowthMars Growth CapitalRocket Internet SEFlash Ventures+3 more

Onsiteonsiteteams.comin𝕏Dec 2022 · $1.5M

Onsite Teams (Abeyaantrix Technology Pvt Ltd) is a construction ERP and project management SaaS built for Indian contractors, builders, EPC firms, and interior companies, covering BOQ, procurement, labour attendance, billing, and project P&L.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSIndia, IN

Co-investorsArtha Venture Fund

PermitFlowpermitflow.comin

PermitFlow provides an AI-powered platform that automates the construction permitting lifecycle, from research and application preparation to submission and tracking.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechNew York City, US

Samuel Lam(Founder)inFrancis Thumpasery(Founder)in

Co-investors1Sharpe VenturesAccelAmino CapitalDepth VenturesFelicis VenturesKleiner Perkins+4 more

Plansplans.app

Plans develops mobile software for capturing, analyzing, and planning data related to construction and built environments.

Cloud ComputingConstruction Tech

PowerUspowerus.dein

Powerus is a job marketplace for skilled trades in Germany, connecting workers and employers in sectors including electrical installation, renewable energy, HVAC, plumbing, and building automation.

ConsumerHR TechMarketplacesBerlin, DE

Julian Lindinger(Founder)inKonrad Geiger(Founder)in

Co-investorsBLN CapitalY CombinatorGeneral CatalystHeadline

Prolanceprolance.co.inin𝕏Aug 2022 · $2M

Prolance is a platform for interior designers and manufacturers that automates design workflows, generates quotes, and manages file and project data.

Construction TechSaaSPune, IN

Rama Harinath(Founder)in

Co-investorsAxilor VenturesForce Ventures

Q-Botq-bot.coin

SWARM Platform is a digital compliance management software for retrofit projects in the UK, serving housing associations, contractors, and local authorities.

CleantechConstruction TechGovTechNew MaterialsPropTechRoboticsSaaS

Co-investors2050 CapitalAdjuvoEcoMachines VenturesEMV Capital

Rayonrayon.soin𝕏Sep 2023

Rayon is an AI-powered, browser-based CAD and BIM tool for interior designers and architects, offering drafting tools, a 4,000+ element item library, schedules, real-time collaborative editing, version history, and link sharing.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS

Stanislas Chaillou(Founder)in

Co-investorsKima VenturesNorthzone

Rayonrayon.designin𝕏Sep 2023

Rayon builds a web-based design tool for architects, interior designers, and creative teams, and maintains Kits, an open-source library of 2D architectural elements.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechCreator EconomySaaS

Shira Nathan(Founder)in

Co-investors20VCNorthzone

Reframe Systemsreframe.systemsin𝕏Aug 2025 · $20M

Reframe helps developers and builders deliver construction projects—from small multi-unit builds to community-scale developments—with more predictable timelines and outcomes.

Climate TechConstruction TechPropTechRobotics

Aaron Small(Founder)in

Co-investorsRA CapitalService Provider CapitalVoLo Earth VenturesCubit CapitalEclipseSaga Ventures

Reneoreneo.deinMar 2025

Reneo is an asset and investment management platform for decarbonizing residential real estate portfolios in Germany.

Climate TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechGermany, DE

Lennart Börner(Founder & Co-CEO)inAlexander Graubner-Müller(Founder & Co-CEO)in

Co-investorsAbingworthAisling CapitalAmzak HealthEurazeoLakestarLundbeckfonden Ventures+4 more

SafeAIsafeai.aiin𝕏Jan 2019acquired by Pronto

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & TransportationRoboticsSunnyvale, US

Bibhrajit Halder(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardAlexei Andreev(Director)in

Co-investorsMonta Vista CapitalAutotech VenturesBain Capital VenturesBrick Mortar VenturesBuilders VCDefinition+8 more

Snaptrudesnaptrude.comin𝕏Seed · Nov 2023 · $14M

Snaptrude is a cloud-based design platform for architects and interior designers, supporting real-time, BIM-ready collaboration to accelerate concept design workflows.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechSaaS

Altaf Ganihar(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelFortius Ventures

Specklespeckle.systemsin𝕏Pre-Seed · Apr 2022 · $5.5M

Speckle provides a data collaboration platform for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, enabling teams to share and connect data across projects and disciplines.

Cloud ComputingConstruction TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLondon, GB

Dimitrie Stefanescu(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsFrontline VenturesSuffolk TechnologiesAdditionMatrix

Spotlockspotlock.coin

Spotlock provides commodity risk management tools and hedging strategies for businesses across supply chains.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Matanel Libi(Founder)inTal Koelewyn(Founder)in

Co-investorsfresh.fund

Stylibstylib.cominPre-Seed · Jul 2023 · $2M

Stylib is a product data management platform that helps architectural product suppliers digitally manage and showcase their products through centralized catalogue management, data onboarding, and AI-powered search capabilities for designers and specifiers.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Tangibletangiblematerials.com

Tangible provides AI-powered quantity extraction from architectural drawings and building models to give preconstruction teams live materials data for cost and carbon impact analysis.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConstruction Tech

Co-investorsFifty YearsFlybridge Capital PartnersFuture Positive CapitalPi LabsSuffolk TechnologiesPale Blue Dot

Tazapaytazapay.comSeed · Mar 2021 · $2M

Empowering global trade with seamless, secure payments

Singapore, SG

Rahul Shinghal(Founder)inSaroj Mishra(Founder)

Co-investorsGMO VenturePartnersPeak XV PartnersRTP GlobalSaison CapitalArc180Circle Ventures+5 more

TuLtul.com.coin𝕏

An online marketplace offering a wide range of products including packaging materials, industrial safety equipment, home and kitchen supplies, tools, electrical systems, hardware, paint, automotive parts, and other industrial and consumer goods.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketplacesBogota D.C., CO

Enrique Villamarin Lafaurie(Founder)inJuan Carlos Narvaez(Executive Officer, Director)Enrique Villamarin(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Reiner(Director)inFelipe Villamarin(Director)Nicolas Villegas(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investors8VCAlleyCorpAvenir Growth CapitalCapria VenturesCoatue ManagementHTwenty+5 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

ConstructionweekonlineIndusLunMetalbookReinventTangible MateriaWIZ** Freight

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Foundamental made?
Foundamental has 71 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Foundamental invest at?
Foundamental invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What is Foundamental's typical check size?
Foundamental typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
What sectors does Foundamental focus on?
Foundamental focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Fintech, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, New Materials, PropTech, Robotics, Space Tech.
Where is Foundamental located?
Foundamental is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Does Foundamental lead rounds?
Yes, Foundamental leads investment rounds.
Who does Foundamental co-invest with?
Foundamental most often shares deals with Accel, Axilor Ventures, Suffolk Technologies, among 121 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 49

Axilor Ventures

Axilor Ventures is an India-based venture capital firm backing early-stage technology startups across supply chain, enterprise SaaS, healthcare, and agriculture, operating SEBI-registered technology funds.

Both backed · 4
GoodhomeProlanceMetalbookWIZ** Freight
noa

NOA is a venture investor backing founders and breakthrough technologies focused on decarbonising the built world across areas such as structures, energy, materials, environments, mobility, and community.

Both backed · 3
Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla.

$5K – $50M
Bain Capital Ventures

BCV Labs is the platform and hands-on support arm of Bain Capital Ventures, providing portfolio founders with go-to-market strategy, brand development, hiring assistance, and customer introductions.

Both backed · 2
$1M – $100M
Tiger Global Management

Tiger Global Management operates public equity strategies (long/short, long-focused and crossover) and a private equity business investing in early- through late-stage growth companies across new and existing industries.

Both backed · 2
TuLWIZ** Freight
$1M – $100M
Initialized Capital

Initialized Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that partners with founders very early — often before product-market fit — providing hands-on support across product, recruiting, go-to-market, PR, and Series A fundraising.

Both backed · 2
$1M – $5M
Northzone

Northzone is a technology-focused venture capital firm investing across AI and deep tech on both sides of the Atlantic, backing companies from early stage through growth.

$1M – $50M
Autotech Ventures

Autotech Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on technology solutions for the ground transportation and mobility sector.

Both backed · 2
$1M – $8M
Pale Blue Dot

Seed-stage ClimateTech venture fund investing in companies that reduce and reverse the effects of climate change. The firm typically wants 10% shareholding.

Both backed · 2
$200K – $2.2M
General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.

Both backed · 1
$30M
Greycroft

Greycroft is a venture capital firm that partners with founders across multiple industries and geographies, investing in software, sustainability, and consumer brands.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $5M
8VC

8VC is a venture capital firm investing across logistics, life sciences, healthcare, IT infrastructure, and government/defense, guided by its Smart Enterprise thesis focused on data integration and platform network effects.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $50M
37 more co-investors

MatrixSpeedinvestLakestarTarget GlobalAnthemis VentureChicago VenturesFifty YearsBootstrapLabsBreegaNazcaBuilders VCMusha VenturesredalpineSeayaSand Hill AngelsJungle VenturesPi LabsCore Venture CapitalArcTern VenturesZeno VenturesRET VenturesAndreessen HorowitzIndex VenturesUnknown VenturesUberQuiet CapitalLiquid VenturesFifth WallLowercase CapitalAntlerGiant Ventures Global LlpLa FamigliaMerus CapitalSunshine LakeNorrsken VCIterative Instinct CapitalCocoa

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