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Zacua Ventures

Venture capitalActively deploying

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

Also known as ZACUA MANCO, LLC · ZACUA VENTURES BUILDERS

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Investment thesis

Zacua Ventures backs visionary entrepreneurs who are transforming the built world, supporting them across every stage of their journey. The firm focuses on companies redefining construction and the built environment through technology and innovation.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
San Francisco, NY, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2022
Last 12 months
2 investments
Private fund assets
$186M
VC funds
2
Tracked investments
23

Team · 15 people

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What they invest in

from 19 of 23 portfolio companies

Construction Tech ×12AI & Machine Learning ×11SaaS ×6Cleantech ×5Deep Tech ×4New Materials ×4Climate Tech ×3Enterprise Software ×3

HQs:United States×5United Kingdom×3Australia×1Germany×1

Investments · 23 tracked

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By year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 62023 · 110 dated

Concrete4Changeconcrete4change.comin𝕏Jan 2024 · $7M✓ verified

Concrete4Change develops carbon capture and utilization technology that converts industrial CO₂ and calcium-rich materials into advanced performance minerals for use in cement, lime, and chemical production.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsUK-based, GB

Prof. Sid Pourfalah

Co-investorsCemex VenturesHolcim MAQER VenturesSDGxCounteract

Sitewiresitewire.co✓ verified

Sitewire provides a construction oversight platform for real estate lenders, combining virtual inspections with draw management software to accelerate fund disbursement and keep projects on schedule and budget.

Construction TechFintechPropTechLafayette, US

Justin Kaufman(Co-Founder and CTO)inBryan Kester(CEO)

Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesHamilton VenturesGreat Wave Ventures

Vaterisvateris.co.ukin𝕏Jan 2024✓ verified

Vateris (formerly Concrete4Change) is a UK-based advanced materials technology company whose proprietary process converts industrial flue gas CO₂ into GypCarb, a vaterite-based mineral additive for cement and concrete, while co-producing high-purity SOP mineral fertiliser.

CleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Sid Pourfalah(Co-founder (Professor))inDalraj Nijjar(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsHolcim MAQER VenturesCounteract OneSustainable VenturesCounteract

Raise Roboticsraiserobotics.aiinPre-Seed · Mar 2025

Raise Robotics builds a mobile robotic automation platform for construction job sites and industrial environments, starting with curtainwall bracket installation and expanding into layout, drilling, and scanning applications.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningConstruction TechHardwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Gary Chen(Co-Founder & CEO)inConley Oster(Co-Founder & COO)inJiayi Chen(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMark Martin(Director)in

Board seatVivin Hegde· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsCybernetix VenturesMaC Venture CapitalUNION Labs Ventures

Algomaalgoma.coin𝕏Seed · Nov 2024 · $2M

Algoma provides a software platform for real estate developers that generates site feasibility analysis for US parcels, including zoning research, GIS data layers, generative site layouts, renderings, and market intelligence.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTechNewark, US

Josef Bromovsky(CEO & Co-Founder)Seyfihan Usarer(COO & Co-Founder)inKyle MertensMeyer(CPO & Co-Founder)inJoe Bromovsky(Founder)inWassim Alagha(Head of Computation)inWilliam MacIntyre(Head of Engineering)in

Co-investorsDOMiNO VenturesIron PrairieModerne Ventures

Cemvisioncemvision.tech

Cemvision develops next-generation cement using alternative raw materials, electrified kilns, and waste slag upcycling to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry.

CleantechConstruction TechNew Materials

Co-investorsBackingMinds

Constructntrack3d.aiin𝕏

Track3D provides a unified platform for construction site documentation, consolidating drone imagery, laser scanning, 360 cameras, and mobile captures into a single interface.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Chaitanya NK(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsIsaiISAI GestionMonta Vista Capital

Construexconstruex.com.mxJul 2023

Quito

Roberto Alejandro Arroyo Aguirre(Executive Officer, Director)Mauricio Weiss(Director)inSantiago Nicolas Arroyo Aguirre(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsSeaplane Ventures

Conxaiconxai.comin

CONXAI provides automation software for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, helping teams convert complex workflows into systematic, scalable processes using AI and data science.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS

Co-investorsnoa

Cura Climate Inc.curaclimate.comin

CURA develops electrochemical technology to reduce the process CO2 emissions released during limestone calcination in cement production.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

Co-investorsAmplify CapitalInnovation UBCUCeed Funds

Document Crunchdocumentcrunch.comin𝕏Seed · Oct 2024 · $5M

DocumentCrunch provides risk identification and management tools for project teams to detect issues early and maintain alignment across organizations.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS

Josh Levy(CEO)in

Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesFifth WallGeek VenturesNavitas CapitalTitanium VenturesGTMfund+1 more

Ecoworksecoworks.techin

ecoworks is a general contractor for serial, energy-efficient renovation of existing residential buildings, using digital planning and industrially prefabricated facade, roof, and building-services modules (insulation, windows, ventilation, heat pumps, photovoltaics).

Emanuel Heisenberg(Founder)in

Co-investorsFranz Haniel & Cie. GmbHIsaiISAI GestionJLL Spark Global VenturesKOMPAS VCNovaco Invest+3 more

Field Materialsfieldmaterials.comin

Field Materials uses AI and large language models to automate data entry and verification of material and equipment procurement for construction contractors.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSCharlotte, US

Eldar Sadikov(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlumberg CapitalFlyer One VenturesNavitas CapitalSuperSeed VenturesZelda Ventures

Flexnodeflexnode.ioinSeed · Feb 2024 · $9M

FlexNode provides modular AI infrastructure solutions designed for rapid deployment at the edge.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep Tech

Andrew C. Lindsey(Founder)in

Co-investorsActivant CapitalAvilaColle Capital PartnersMaryland TEDCOTEDCOVolvo Group Venture Capital AB+1 more

Gravis Roboticsgravisrobotics.comin𝕏

Gravis Robotics develops autonomous retrofits for construction machinery, enabling equipment to operate with augmented autonomy for improved safety and productivity on job sites.

Construction TechHardwareRobotics

Ryan Luke Johns(Founder)inDominic Jud(Founder)in

Co-investorsArmada Investment AGIQ CapitalSunna VenturesSoftBank Group

IQ Capitaliqcapital.vc

DreamFold builds a protein therapeutics platform that uses AI-driven protein design, generative modelling, and high-throughput screening to develop new classes of protein drugs for diseases lacking effective treatments.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsCambridge, GB

Kerry Baldwin(Founder)inColin Humphreys(Co-founder)Simon Thomas(Co-founder & CEO)

Co-investorsEnterprise Capital FundsGEIF VenturesKPN VenturesRaison.406 VenturesAlbum VC+7 more

Mercatormercator.aiin

Mercator.ai provides AI-driven lead generation solutions for contractors and construction professionals.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningConstruction Tech

Co-investorsThe 51 Ventures

Neuronrideneuron.comin

Neuron Mobility designs and operates shared e-scooter and e-bike networks, building commercial-grade vehicles and in-house fleet management and safety technology for its micromobility services.

CleantechHardwareMobility & Transportation

Zachary Wang(Co-founder & CEO)inHarry Yu(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investors500 GlobalAngelCentralCapria VenturesSquare Peg CapitalActivant CapitalKarman Ventures+1 more

Neuronneuron.world𝕏Mar 2026

Neuron provides an SDK and network that turn physical devices—from GPU clusters to a Raspberry Pi—into edge nodes that AI agents and software platforms can discover, access, and control via encrypted peer-to-peer communication.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3IoT

Co-investorsDecasonicSMAPE CapitalActivant CapitalChona Family OfficeKarman VenturesPunch Capital+1 more

Neuron Factoryneuronfactory.aiin𝕏Seed · Mar 2026

An AI knowledge graph platform that converts unstructured construction documents into structured, queryable data by extracting entities and relationships from drawings, specifications, and schedules.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureSaaS

Zaid Kahn(Founder)inSalil Pandit(Founder)in

Co-investorsActivant CapitalColle Capital Partners

Outbuild Technologiesoutbuild.cominOct 2024

Outbuild is a cloud-based construction scheduling and planning platform that lets teams build master schedules, create lookaheads, manage weekly work plans, and track analytics in one place.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Franco Giaquinto(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardBrian Nugent(Director)Gabriel Turner(Director)Vivin Hedge(Director)Yves Frinault(Director)

Co-investorsBenhamou Global VenturesManutara VenturesSuffolk TechnologiesWestern Technology Investment

Pathwayspathwaysai.co

Leise Sandeman(Founder)inAlex Cooper(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlue Lion GlobalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)JetstreamPi LabsREFASHIOND Ventures

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Zacua Ventures made?
Zacua Ventures has 23 tracked investments, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Zacua Ventures invest at?
Zacua Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Zacua Ventures focus on?
Zacua Ventures focuses on Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, PropTech.
Where is Zacua Ventures located?
Zacua Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Does Zacua Ventures lead rounds?
Zacua Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Zacua Ventures co-invest with?
Zacua Ventures most often shares deals with Activant Capital, Avila, Colle Capital Partners, among 7 tracked co-investors.

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Zacua Ventures has recently published analysis of three major construction technology trends: Latin America's emerging ConTech ecosystem focused on digitization of project management and supply chain; AI's transformation of construction through agentic systems and platformization; and construction robotics achieving repeatable deployment in bounded workflows with documented productivity gains. AI summary

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202. Trust, Risk, and a 40X Growth Story - Vivin Hegde @Zacua Ventures

AI Founders’ Mindset · Vivin Hegde

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Co-investors · 9

Navitas Capital

Navitas Capital is a venture capital firm focused on transformative technology and innovation.

$100K – $5M
Fifth Wall

Fifth Wall is an investment firm focused on technology for the built environment (PropTech), backing startups that make the spaces where people live, work, and play smarter, safer, and more energy efficient.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $100M
Ironspring Venture

Ironspring Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on the digital transformation of legacy industrial sectors, backing startups across construction, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and energy.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $4M
Monta Vista Capital

Monta Vista Capital is a Silicon Valley-based venture firm backing seed and early-stage technology companies, offering founders hands-on support drawing on the partners' own entrepreneurial experience and network.

Both backed · 1
UNION Labs Ventures

UNION Labs is a venture firm that invests in highly technical deeptech founders at the pre-seed and seed stages, providing capital and network support to help build and scale disruptive companies.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $2.5M
Cybernetix Ventures

Cybernetix Ventures is an early-stage venture firm founded by robotics leaders, investing in robotics, automation, and industrial AI startups. It backs pre-seed, seed, and Series A companies and operates the Cybernetix Collective, a network of startups, advisors, and corporates.

Both backed · 1
$60K – $500K
Khosla Ventures

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

$5K – $50M
SOSV

SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.

$30K – $550K
Trimble Ventures

Trimble is a technology solutions company headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, that develops and delivers tools enabling customers to maintain operational continuity. The firm operates through more than 150 locations across over 30 countries.

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