The construction industry is seeing major changes from new technology companies. Startups like The Boring Company and EquipmentShare have attracted huge investments, with the latter raising $3.5 billion.
Companies are using everything from 3D printing to AI to improve how we build. For example, ICON is developing 3D printing construction technology with over $507 million in funding.
Below is our list of 100 Construction startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Maria Davidson, Micah Rodman, Ryan Gibson |
| Funding Amount | $93.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | 8VC, BoxGroup, Battery Ventures, Index Ventures, Tiger Global Management |
DroneDeploy builds a reality capture platform that turns physical job sites into detailed digital twins. Their software processes data from drones, robots, and cameras, allowing teams in construction and energy to analyze their worksites and manage operations.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Jono Millin, Michael Winn, Nicholas Pilkington |
| Funding Amount | $157.6M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Bessemer Venture Partners, Emergence Capital, Uncork Capital, Airtree Ventures, Redpoint |
ICON develops advanced construction technologies, combining 3D printing, robotics, and proprietary materials to build homes and other structures. The company is best known for its large-scale "Vulcan" robotic printer, which automates construction to deliver resilient housing faster and more affordably.
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Jason Ballard |
| Funding Amount | $507.5M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Norwest Venture Partners, Bond, 8VC, Capital Factory, Fifth Wall |
Howie builds an AI tool that assists architects and engineers by automating tasks and optimizing their designs. This system enhances workflow efficiency for professionals in architecture, construction, and real estate.
| Headquarters | Vienna, Wien, Austria |
| Year Founded | 2024 |
| Founders | Ewa Lenart |
| Funding Amount | $600k |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Pi Labs, Vienna Business Agency |
The Boring Company builds underground tunnel networks to create new pathways for transportation in congested cities. Their main project, Loop, is an all-electric, high-speed public transit system that operates within these tunnels.
| Headquarters | Pflugerville, Texas, United States |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Elon Musk |
| Funding Amount | $908M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Craft Ventures, Founders Fund, K5 Global |
Track3D builds a reality intelligence platform that uses AI to monitor construction sites. Their technology provides real-time insights into project progress, helping teams identify potential issues before they cause delays.
| Headquarters | Milpitas, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Chaitanya Krishna Naredla, Chaitanya N K, Kiran Gutta, Vineeth Kumar Paruchuri |
| Funding Amount | $14.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Ironspring Ventures, Shadow Ventures, Endiya Partners, Monta Vista Capital, Zacua Ventures |
MYCRANE developed a digital marketplace to simplify crane rentals for the construction industry. Their platform allows customers to find, book, and manage heavy equipment hires entirely online.
| Headquarters | Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Andrei Geikalo |
| Funding Amount | $50M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Undisclosed |
| Top Investors | — |
GreenLite Technologies built a prop-tech platform designed to streamline the often complicated building permit process. Their software helps construction and real estate teams navigate regulatory hurdles, allowing projects to get approved and started faster.
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Benjamin Allen, James Gallagher |
| Funding Amount | $86M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Insight Partners, Craft Ventures, 53 Stations, Trust Ventures, Chicago Ventures |
PlanHub builds a cloud-based software platform that connects general contractors with subcontractors and vendors for construction projects. Their tools help streamline the pre-construction process by making it easier to share project files and submit bids.
| Headquarters | West Palm Beach, Florida, United States |
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Founders | Kevin Priddy, Kyle Conlan |
| Funding Amount | $41M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Mainsail Partners |
EquipmentShare builds a technology platform that helps construction companies rent equipment and manage their fleets. Their system uses telematics to track assets and provide data that helps contractors improve job site efficiency.
| Headquarters | Columbia, Missouri, United States |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Brad Siegler, Jabbok Schlacks, Jeffrey Lowe, Matthew McDonald, William Schlacks |
| Funding Amount | $3.5B |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Gaingels, Insight Partners, Y Combinator, Momenta, Suffolk Technologies |
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