Foundamental Overview
Foundamental is a Berlin-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and construction technology sectors. They focus on five key verticals: 3D and design, construction, renovation, blue-collar workforce and robotics, and supply chains and logistics. Foundamental invests globally, providing initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, and often leads the first institutional funding rounds for startups. Their portfolio includes companies like Infra.Market, which achieved unicorn status, and 011h, a tech-enabled general contractor. In December 2022, Foundamental closed an $85 million fund dedicated to early-stage construction tech startups worldwide.
Is Foundamental the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Foundamental, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Foundamental
Investment focus
Customer types
- B2B
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Services
- Materials
Industries / verticals
- Built Environment (Real Estate, Construction & PropTech)
- Engineering / Manufacturing
- Industrial Automation
- Logistics / Supply Chain
- SpaceTech / Aviation
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
US$500,000 - US$5,000,000
Contact information
Founder und GF 1648factory
Klaus Freiberg
Your first investor in AEC, construction, 3D, design technology ⎹ General Partner
Patric Hellermann
Venture Capital
Sebastien Michaud
Investment Team
Rostislav Riabchikov
VC Analyst
Ludovica Saccavini
How to approach funds like Foundamental
When reaching out to Foundamental, founders should highlight how their solution addresses acute pain points or inefficiencies in the construction value chain, especially if leveraging emerging technologies or novel business models. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the operational realities and scalability challenges unique to the AEC sector, and be prepared to articulate how your team’s domain expertise or partnerships give you an edge. Foundamental values founders who can show traction or early validation in complex, fragmented markets and who are ready to engage in a hands-on, collaborative relationship with their lead investor.
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