Bricks, Buck$ And Bytes

Ever wonder how a startup goes from $8M to a big exit in construction tech? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about HoloBuilder's journey from raising $8M to being acquired by Faro. We also found out that despite big investments, the reality capture market still has room to grow. Companies like Cupix and Faro are leading, but there's space for new ideas in robotics and AI. Plus, we got insights on how some VCs are betting on AI startups, hoping to find the next big

Could a "Cloud Installer" approach help insulate 30 million European homes faster? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned about Varm's €5.7M seed round for their innovative insulation business. They're using a "Cloud Installer" approach to scale across Europe. We also discussed Nemetschek Group entering India's construction software market, starting with university partnerships. Plus, Patric Hellermann shared why he's excited about Varm and his

Is raising venture capital really a sign of success for startups? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explore Neustark's €69M growth round. We learn how they're making carbon capture a scalable industrial process, not just a scientific breakthrough. We also dive into Trimble's acquisition of Flashtract, following similar moves by Autodesk and Procore. This trend is reshaping construction payment solutions. Patric also shares some candid thoughts on startup accelerators and

Is Saudi Arabia outpacing Silicon Valley in construction tech? A recent $30M funding round suggests so... In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explored Tendered's major Series A funding, signaling the Middle East's growing importance in construction innovation. We also dissected a billion-dollar logistics acquisition that could reshape the industry's tech landscape. Plus, we uncovered why gross margins might be the hidden key to startup success in construction. Tune in to find

From delivering concrete in Mumbai to becoming India's second-largest concrete supplier - how did InfraMarket do it? In this episode, we had Shubh from Foundamental, an early investor in InfraMarket, and we got to learn about the unique challenges of the Indian market, InfraMarket's innovative acquisition strategy, and their journey to becoming a construction tech unicorn. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How InfraMarket built trust by simply delivering on time in a market where that's not

Is remote sales killing your construction tech startup? One founder learned it the hard way. By listening to an investor who had no idea. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we got to learn about Kelvin, a French startup using AI for home energy audits, which just raised 4.7 million euros. We explored Turner & Townsend's latest construction cost survey, revealing cooling inflation across the sector. Also, we delved into Vinod Khosla's controversial take that 90% of VCs add no

From billion-dollar unicorns in India to America's EV infrastructure push, the landscape of construction is shifting fast. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we had Patric Hellermann exploring the complex world of construction tech, energy infrastructure, and global market trends. We dived into InfraMarket's success, the challenges of electrifying everything, and the future of AI in construction. Tune in to find out about: ✅ InfraMarket's $2.5 billion valuation and plans to go