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.
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| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Anamitra Banerji, Gaurav Jain |
| Total Funding | $300M |
| Average Check Size | $1.5M |
| Industries | Fintech, Consumer, SaaS, Automotive, Marketplace, Construction, AR & VR, Enterprise, Crypto & Blockchain, Developer Tools, Gaming, Healthcare, E-Commerce |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 209 (87 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 15 |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Zuul 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.
| Headquarters | Montréal, Quebec, Canada |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Alan MacIntosh, Jean-Sebastian Cournoyer, John Stokes |
| Total Funding | $272.3M |
| Average Check Size | $350k |
| Industries | AI & ML, Robotics, Crypto & Blockchain, Consumer, Education, Enterprise, Health & Wellness, Marketplace, Transportation, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Construction, Fintech |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 294 (50 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 45 (1 IPO'd) |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Clarity, Breathe Life, Sonder |
| Contact | hello@realventures.com |
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.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Helen Zelman Boniske, Jeremy Conrad |
| Total Funding | $71.9M |
| Average Check Size | $500k |
| Industries | Transportation, Travel & Hospitality, AI & ML, Automation, Hardware, Aerospace & Space, Supply Chain & Logistics, Food & Beverage, Robotics, Manufacturing, Energy, Construction, Agriculture |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 52 (7 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 10 (1 IPO'd) |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Quartz, Pico MES, Lumeo |
| Contact | info@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.
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Founders | Dr. Wal Van Lierop, Michael J. Brown |
| Total Funding | $25M |
| Average Check Size | $3M |
| Industries | AI & ML, IoT, Robotics, Crypto & Blockchain, Big Data & Analytics, Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Construction |
| Investment Stage | Convertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity, Seed, Series A |
| Nº of Investments | 99 (27 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 13 (2 IPO'd) |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Enbala, Brammo, Liquid Light |
| Contact | info@chrysalix.com / +1-604-659-5499 |