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Top 32 Architecture Startups to Watch in 2026

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The architecture industry is seeing a global influx of new companies focused on technology. These startups are tackling everything from design automation to making the construction process easier.

Among them is ARISE IIP, an industrial platform that has secured $1.7B in funding. Another is Samara, a home services company founded by one of Airbnb's original creators.

Below is our list of 32 Architecture startups worth keeping an eye on.

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ARISE IIP develops and operates world-class industrial ecosystems across Africa, helping to industrialize key sectors. Their integrated platforms focus on local transformation, turning raw materials into high-value finished goods.

HeadquartersEbène, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius
Year Founded2010
Founders
Funding Amount$1.7B
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsAfrican Export-Import Bank, African Development Bank, Africa Finance Corporation, The Fund for Export Development in Africa, Vision Invest

Howie created an AI-powered assistant to help architects and engineers automate tasks and optimize their designs. The tool focuses on improving workflow efficiency for professionals across the architecture, construction, and real estate sectors.

HeadquartersVienna, Wien, Austria
Year Founded2024
FoundersEwa Lenart
Funding Amount$600k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsPi Labs, Vienna Business Agency

Samara builds and installs net-zero energy accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that add flexible living space to residential properties. The company streamlines the entire process for homeowners, from permitting to installation, with a focus on sustainable, solar-powered design.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2022
FoundersJoe Gebbia
Funding Amount$75M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsGeneral Catalyst, 8VC, Thrive Capital, SV Angel, Airbnb

GreenLite Technologies offers a prop-tech platform that simplifies the construction permitting process for real estate projects. They help architects and developers manage regulatory requirements more efficiently, reducing the risk of costly delays.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2022
FoundersBenjamin Allen, James Gallagher
Funding Amount$86M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsInsight Partners, Craft Ventures, 53 Stations, Trust Ventures, Chicago Ventures

Homebound provides a tech-powered service that streamlines the complex process of building a custom home. They give homeowners a transparent, simplified experience by combining a digital platform with a dedicated construction and design team.

HeadquartersSanta Rosa, California, United States
Year Founded2018
FoundersJack Abraham, Michael Richards, Nikki Pechet, Tom O'Brien
Funding Amount$128.4M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsGaingels, Forerunner, Khosla Ventures, Craft Ventures, Thrive Capital

Wehouse operates a tech-based platform that aggregates and manages home construction services across India. Their system provides a single point of contact for homeowners, streamlining the process from initial architectural design to final project handover.

HeadquartersHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Year Founded2017
FoundersSripad Nandiraj
Funding Amount$3.8M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsMohnish Yerra, Suresh Babu Daggubati, Anthill Ventures, Gaurav Marya

Augmenta builds software that automates building design for the construction industry, helping contractors and engineers improve project efficiency. The platform uses generative AI to produce designs that are optimized for cost, schedule, and sustainability.

HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada
Year Founded2018
FoundersAaron Szymanski, Davide Panelli, Francesco Iorio, Massimiliano Moruzzi
Funding Amount$25.6M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsEclipse Ventures, BDC Venture Capital, Montage Ventures, Suffolk Technologies, Prelude Ventures

Kestrel Labs develops AI software that automates building code compliance checks for architects directly within their BIM workflows. Their tool helps save design teams significant time and reduces costly rework by catching potential issues early in the process.

HeadquartersDenver, Colorado, United States
Year Founded2025
FoundersMarian Pulford
Funding Amount$550k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusPre-Seed
Top InvestorsTechstars, Denver Ventures

011h operates as a next-generation construction company specializing in sustainable and carbon-neutral building development. They apply a digitized and industrialized process to deliver healthier, higher-quality buildings more efficiently.

HeadquartersBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Year Founded2020
FoundersAlex Valls, Jose Manuel Villanueva, Jose Ojeda, Josep Barberà, Juan Velayos, Lucas Carne
Funding Amount$40.4M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsSeaya, noa, redalpine, BREEGA, Aldea Ventures

PlanRadar develops a SaaS platform for documentation and communication in construction and real estate projects. Their software connects teams on-site and in the office, allowing them to track tasks, manage defects, and generate reports on a single platform.

HeadquartersVienna, Wien, Austria
Year Founded2013
FoundersClemens Hammerl, Constantin Köck, Domagoj Dolinsek, Ibrahim Imam, Sander van de Rijdt
Funding Amount$91.2M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsHeadline, Insight Partners, Redstone.VC, NAP, PT1

22 Additional Architecture Startups Worth Following

The ten companies we highlighted are getting a lot of attention, but the field is much wider. New firms are popping up next to established players, and many are focused on building better design tools.

Some are just getting started with their first seed money, while others are well into their growth. Here is a closer look at the other companies building the future of architecture.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Spacely AI logo Spacely AIDesign2023$1MSeed
Arqgen logo ArqgenDesign2020R$17.2MGrant
AGADE logo AGADEDesign2020€14.1MVenture Round
Automated Architecture logo Automated ArchitectureDesign2019£8MVenture Round
Programa logo ProgramaDesign2019A$9.5MSeries A
Ambar Technologies logo Ambar TechnologiesDesign2013$44.1MSeries C
Proger logo ProgerDesign1951€8MPrivate Equity
Finch logo FinchDesign2019$4.2MVenture Round
ABK Group logo ABK GroupDesign1992$45MVenture Round
PlaceHolder logo PlaceHolderDesign2016¥1.3BSeries C
Grupo ULMA logo Grupo ULMAAgTech1961$45MDebt Financing
ARCHITEChTURES logo ARCHITEChTURESDesign2016$811.4kGrant
Carmichael Homes logo Carmichael HomesDesign2017£11.6MVenture Round
Zappaty logo ZappatyDesign2020£2.2MSeed
WOODEA logo WOODEADesign2022€1.4MPre-Seed
Plan4 Software logo Plan4 SoftwareDesign2018€4MVenture Round
CubicUp logo CubicUpDesign2018€1.8MVenture Round
AssBook logo AssBookMarketing2015CN¥5MAngel
AgiliCity logo AgiliCityDesign2020$120kPre-Seed
GeoMax logo GeoMaxDesign2006
Galeyo logo GaleyoDesign2011
Ryder Architecture logo Ryder ArchitectureDesign1953

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