AI-based ConTech funding hit $521 million in Q1 2025, the highest since 2021.
Construction tech investment shows resilience. 90% of surveyed investors plan to increase or maintain ConTech investments in 2025. Deal volume up 38% in 2024 despite macro headwinds.
This guide lists 35+ active construction tech investors. Their specific ConTech focus. Investment ranges. Direct contacts.
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35 Top construction tech investors
1. Cemex Ventures
Leading corporate VC focused exclusively on ConTech innovation.
Investment focus: Green construction, enhanced productivity, supply chain, future of construction
Investment range: Seed to Series B, $500K-$5M typical
Notable investments: Top 50 ConTech startups annually, KC8 Capture
Contact: cemexventures.com
2. Suffolk Technologies
Boston-based construction giant's venture arm.
Investment focus: Built environment solutions, AI/ML for construction
Investment range: Seed to Series B, varies
Notable investments: 80+ portfolio companies, BOOST accelerator
Contact: suffolktech.com
3. WND Ventures (DPR Construction)
Silicon Valley contractor's investment arm active since 2015.
Investment focus: Reality capture, AI documentation, construction robotics
Investment range: Strategic investments
Notable investments: DroneDeploy, Trunk Tools, Dusty Robotics
Contact: wndventures.com
4. Brick & Mortar Ventures
San Francisco-based ConTech specialist.
Investment focus: Early-stage construction technology
Investment range: Seed to Series A, $500K-$3M
Notable investments: Construction tech platforms and tools
Contact: brickmortar.vc
5. Building Ventures
Dedicated construction tech fund.
Investment focus: Software for construction industry
Investment range: Seed to Series B
Notable investments: Construction SaaS platforms
Contact: building.vc
6. Zacua Ventures
ConTech-focused firm with industry expertise.
Investment focus: Construction productivity, sustainability, AI
Investment range: Pre-seed to Series A
Notable investments: Active ConTech investor survey publisher
Contact: zacuaventures.com
7. Ironspring Ventures
Austin-based industrial tech investor.
Investment focus: Core industrial digitization, construction automation
Investment range: Seed lead investor, $2M-$5M
Notable investments: ICON (3D printing), Solvento
Contact: ironspring.vc
8. Intel Capital
Tech giant's venture arm active in ConTech.
Investment focus: AI/ML for construction, computer vision
Investment range: Series A+, $5M-$20M
Notable investments: Buildots ($15M lead)
Contact: intelcapital.com
9. Riverwood Capital
Growth investor backing construction safety tech.
Investment focus: Construction safety, workforce management
Investment range: Growth equity, $20M+
Notable investments: HammerTech ($70M)
Contact: riverwoodcapital.com
10. TCV (Technology Crossover Ventures)
Late-stage investor in construction fintech.
Investment focus: Construction finance platforms
Investment range: Series C+, $50M+
Notable investments: Built Technologies ($125M lead)
Contact: tcv.com
11. Lightspeed Venture Partners
Multi-stage firm with ConTech portfolio.
Investment focus: AI construction tech, productivity tools
Investment range: Series A-D, $10M-$100M
Notable investments: Buildots Series B lead
Contact: lsvp.com
12. Andreessen Horowitz
Leading VC with construction tech investments.
Investment focus: AI-powered construction, project controls
Investment range: Seed to growth
Notable investments: Doxel
Contact: a16z.com
13. Insight Partners
Growth investor active in ConTech.
Investment focus: Construction software, AI solutions
Investment range: Series B+, $20M-$100M
Notable investments: Doxel ($40M lead), multiple ConTech
Contact: insightpartners.com
14. Y Combinator
Leading accelerator funding ConTech startups.
Investment focus: Early-stage construction innovation
Investment range: $500K for 7%
Notable investments: Multiple ConTech graduates
Contact: ycombinator.com
15. Glasswing Ventures
AI-focused VC investing in ConTech applications.
Investment focus: AI/frontier tech for construction
Investment range: Seed to Series A
Notable investments: Supply chain, operational efficiency
Contact: glasswing.vc
16. J-Ventures
Palo Alto firm with ConTech exposure.
Investment focus: Construction tech across stages
Investment range: Seed to late stage
Notable investments: High-growth ConTech companies
Contact: j-ventures.com
17. Creative Ventures
Silicon Valley fund backing ConTech innovation.
Investment focus: Creative solutions for construction
Investment range: Early stage
Notable investments: Novel construction approaches
Contact: creativeventures.vc
18. Tiger Global
Crossover investor in ConTech leaders.
Investment focus: Proven ConTech platforms
Investment range: Series B+, $20M+
Notable investments: Versatile, others
Contact: tigerglobal.com
19. European Union (Horizon Europe)
EU's innovation fund supporting ConTech.
Investment focus: European construction innovation
Investment range: Grants and equity
Notable investments: Top ConTech investor by deal count
Contact: eic.ec.europa.eu
20. Techstars
Global accelerator with ConTech programs.
Investment focus: Early-stage construction tech
Investment range: $120K for 6%
Notable investments: ConTech cohort companies
Contact: techstars.com
21. Greycroft
New York VC backing ConTech automation.
Investment focus: Construction automation, cost estimation
Investment range: Series A-B, $5M-$20M
Notable investments: 1build ($14.5M lead)
Contact: greycroft.com
22. Robert Bosch Venture Capital
Corporate VC from industrial giant.
Investment focus: Construction IoT, connected job sites
Investment range: Strategic investments
Notable investments: Versatile, IoT platforms
Contact: bosch-venture.com
23. Autodesk Ventures
Construction software leader's venture arm.
Investment focus: BIM, design-build tech, construction software
Investment range: Strategic investments
Notable investments: Complementary ConTech tools
Contact: autodesk.com/ventures
24. Procore Ventures
Construction platform's strategic investment arm.
Investment focus: Construction ecosystem partners
Investment range: Strategic investments
Notable investments: Integrated ConTech solutions
Contact: procore.com
25. Saint-Gobain NOVA
Building materials giant's venture arm.
Investment focus: Sustainable construction, new materials
Investment range: Strategic investments
Notable investments: Green construction tech
Contact: saint-gobain-nova.com
26. Fifth Wall Ventures
Real estate tech fund with ConTech exposure.
Investment focus: Built world innovation
Investment range: Seed to growth
Notable investments: Construction-adjacent technologies
Contact: fifthwall.vc
27. TDF Ventures
Texas-based investor in construction tech.
Investment focus: Construction workforce, labor platforms
Investment range: Seed to Series A
Notable investments: Buildforce ($4M lead)
Contact: tdfventures.com
28. Mercury Fund
Southwest US fund with ConTech portfolio.
Investment focus: B2B construction software
Investment range: Seed to Series B
Notable investments: Buildforce, others
Contact: mercuryfund.com
29. S3 Ventures
Austin-based VC investing in ConTech.
Investment focus: Construction digitization
Investment range: Early stage
Notable investments: Texas ConTech ecosystem
Contact: s3vc.com
30. Conductive Ventures
Hard tech investor backing construction innovation.
Investment focus: Hardware-enabled ConTech
Investment range: Seed to Series B
Notable investments: Versatile, robotics
Contact: conductivevc.com
31. Root Ventures
Seed fund for technical ConTech founders.
Investment focus: Deep tech construction solutions
Investment range: Seed, $500K-$2M
Notable investments: Technical ConTech teams
Contact: rootventures.com
32. Entrée Capital
Global VC with ConTech investments.
Investment focus: Disruptive construction tech
Investment range: Seed to Series C
Notable investments: International ConTech
Contact: entreecapital.com
33. Tidhar Construction Group
Israeli construction giant's venture arm.
Investment focus: Construction innovation, Israeli tech
Investment range: Strategic investments
Notable investments: Buildots, Israeli ConTech
Contact: tidhar.co.il
34. Woodside Energy Ventures
Energy company investing in carbon capture for construction.
Investment focus: Green construction, carbon reduction
Investment range: Strategic investments
Notable investments: KC8 Capture ($6.7M co-lead)
Contact: woodside.com
35. Future Energy Ventures
Sustainability-focused ConTech investor.
Investment focus: Green construction, energy efficiency
Investment range: Early to growth
Notable investments: Buildots, sustainable ConTech
Contact: futureenergy.ventures
Pitching construction tech investors
What gets funded in 2025
AI/robotics lead: 56% of investors increasing AI allocation
Proven ROI essential: 30%+ productivity gains minimum
Safety tech hot: Regulatory compliance drives adoption
Green construction growing: 24% of all ConTech deals
Key metrics that matter
Pilot results: Real contractor data beats projections
Time to value: Under 30 days implementation
Labor savings: Quantified reduction in man-hours
Safety improvements: Incident reduction percentages
Avoiding common mistakes
Don't pitch consumer plays. ConTech is B2B.
Skip blockchain hype. Show real job site value.
Have contractor champions. Names matter more than counts.
Alternative funding sources
Corporate venture arms
Caterpillar Ventures: Heavy equipment integration
Trimble Ventures: Positioning and workflow tech
Hilti Ventures: Tool and equipment innovation
Turner Construction Ventures: Job site solutions
Government programs
SBIR/STTR: Up to $3M for construction innovation
DOE grants: Energy-efficient construction
Infrastructure bill funding: Tech for public projects
State construction innovation funds: Regional programs
Industry accelerators
BuiltWorlds Venture Conference: Network and pitch
ConTech Crew: Industry connections
NAWIC Innovation Awards: Recognition and funding
AGC Innovation Conference: Contractor introductions
Success stories
Recent mega-rounds
Built Technologies: $125M Series D at $1.5B valuation. Construction finance platform.
Buildots: $30M Series B. AI progress tracking with 360-degree cameras.
Doxel: $40M Series B. Claims 11% budget savings, 38% productivity gains.
Emerging winners
Versatile: IoT crane cameras for productivity tracking.
1build: Automated cost estimation saving 90% of time.
Buildforce: Solving labor shortage through digital marketplace.
Why ConTech startups fail
Solution seeking problem. Cool tech without contractor need.
Too long implementation. Construction moves fast.
Ignoring field realities. Office solutions don't translate.
How Ellty helps ConTech startups
ConTech investors spend 5x longer on ROI slides than team pages. They forward pilot results to partners. They scrutinize safety compliance.
Know exactly how investors interact with your deck. Track opens, time spent, and internal sharing.
Ellty shows you what matters to construction tech VCs.
FAQs
Q: How much for ConTech seed round?
$2-5M typical. Higher than SaaS due to pilot costs.
Q: Need construction experience?
Helps enormously. Partner with industry veterans.
Q: Hardware or software?
Software scales easier. Hardware needs strategic investor.
Q: Target GCs or subs?
Subs buy faster but GCs drive volume.
Q: How important are pilots?
Critical. No pilot data, no Series A.
