Finding the right venture capital firm can be just as important as your business idea, especially in the construction industry. Firms like Real Ventures have backed almost 300 companies, while Afore Capital has made over 200 investments in early-stage founders.

With so much activity, it can be tough to know where to start your search for funding. We've looked at the firms making a real impact to help you find the right fit.

Below is our list of the best 4 Construction VC firms.

Failory's Top 4 Picks

Afore Capital exclusively backs product-centric founders at the pre-seed stage. With a team of former founders from Android and Twitter, they often lead ~$1M rounds as the first institutional investor.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersAnamitra Banerji, Gaurav Jain
Total Funding$300M
Average Check Size$1.5M
IndustriesFintech, Consumer, SaaS, Automotive, Marketplace, Construction, AR & VR, Enterprise, Crypto & Blockchain, Developer Tools, Gaming, Healthcare, E-Commerce
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed
Nº of Investments209 (87 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits15
Top Portfolio StartupsZuul Kitchen, Stream, Pinch
Contact(415) 562-7342

Real Ventures is an early-stage firm dedicated to building the Canadian startup ecosystem by backing daring entrepreneurs with global ambitions. The firm provides founders with stage-specific guidance, mentorship, and access to networks to fast-track growth, with portfolio companies including Sonder.

HeadquartersMontréal, Quebec, Canada
Year Founded2007
FoundersAlan MacIntosh, Jean-Sebastian Cournoyer, John Stokes
Total Funding$272.3M
Average Check Size$350k
IndustriesAI & ML, Robotics, Crypto & Blockchain, Consumer, Education, Enterprise, Health & Wellness, Marketplace, Transportation, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Construction, Fintech
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments294 (50 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits45 (1 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsClarity, Breathe Life, Sonder
Contacthello@realventures.com
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Lemnos VC helps build the next generation of hardware companies by investing at the earliest stages. Beyond just funding, they supply crucial engineering, manufacturing, and marketing support to transform ambitious ideas into tangible products.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2011
FoundersHelen Zelman Boniske, Jeremy Conrad
Total Funding$71.9M
Average Check Size$500k
IndustriesTransportation, Travel & Hospitality, AI & ML, Automation, Hardware, Aerospace & Space, Supply Chain & Logistics, Food & Beverage, Robotics, Manufacturing, Energy, Construction, Agriculture
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed
Nº of Investments52 (7 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits10 (1 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsQuartz, Pico MES, Lumeo
Contactinfo@lemnoslabs.com / (415) 580-7250

Chrysalix Venture Capital backs early-stage companies developing breakthrough technologies for heavy industries like manufacturing, energy, and logistics. They support founders with deep industry expertise and strategic connections, helping to build a more sustainable and intelligent industrial world.

HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Year Founded2001
FoundersDr. Wal Van Lierop, Michael J. Brown
Total Funding$25M
Average Check Size$3M
IndustriesAI & ML, IoT, Robotics, Crypto & Blockchain, Big Data & Analytics, Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Construction
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity, Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments99 (27 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits13 (2 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsEnbala, Brammo, Liquid Light
Contactinfo@chrysalix.com / +1-604-659-5499