Zacua Ventures

?? Exciting News! Zacua Ventures closes an oversubscribed $56 million Fund to Invest in the Next Generation of Construction Technology ??? We're thrilled to announce the closing of Zacua Ventures' inaugural fund, totaling $56 million, aimed at revolutionizing the construction industry with cutting-edge technology. As part of this milestone, we're also proud to lead a $9-million seed round for the innovative data infrastructure startup FLEXNODE. What sets Zacua apart is our unique blend of global corporate investors, industry leaders within their respective domains. With their support, we've surpassed our initial fundraising target, reflecting the immense enthusiasm for tech-driven solutions in construction. Our team brings together decades of experience in venture capital, technology, and construction, positioning Zacua to invest in startups addressing key themes: productivity, sustainability, and urbanization. From enhancing construction efficiency to reducing carbon footprints, we're committed to supporting game-changing solutions. Operating globally, Zacua Ventures bridges startups and corporate investors across North America, Europe, Latam and Asia, fostering collaboration and growth. Since our inception, we've backed over a dozen startups, making us one of the most active construction VCs globally. At Zacua Ventures, we're committed to shaping the future of construction technology, driving #sustainability, #productivity, and #urbanization worldwide. Thanks TechCrunch for covering the news! Vivin Hegde, Mauricio Tessi Weiss, Juan N., Margarita de la Pe?a Virgós, Victoria Smith, Pedro Garcia, Ruben Weinstein Document Crunch, ecoworks, Field Materials, Construex, Sitewire, Raise Robotics, Mercator AI, FLEXNODE, Outbuild, CONXAI, Concrete4Change, Pathways #contech #startup #venturecapital #construction #aec #builtenvironment #innovation #ai #sustainability https://lnkd.in/dEP9RAb3

We're incredibly proud of Pathways team (Alex Cooper & Leise Sandeman) for their work with Stella-Jones & not only! Stella-Jones is a true leader in #sustainability ??, and we're honored to be a part of their journey towards a more sustainable future. Check out the video and stay tuned for updates on our #startups ?? and this exciting #partnership! ?? Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Pe?a Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

#Dubai hosts the largest #ConTech event in the Middle East region. The countdown until Big 5 Global opens is nearly over, and we at Zacua Ventures can't wait. For that reason, we are co-organizing an impressive event in partnership with the Dubai Land Department. Our goal is to facilitate the landing of the most promising technologies in #sustainability ??, #productivity ?? and #AI ?? worldwide and to support the development of the local startups and ecosystem. In this event, you’ll have the chance to meet 5 of our most promising portfolio companies: - Document Crunch - ?CONXAI - ?FLEXNODE - ?Concrete4Change - ?Cemvision Plus, local startups like: - Saifety.ai - ?ProTenders - ?SustainInsight Finally, we will be hosting a panel with leading construction companies in the region and internationally: - ?Roger Wahl ( Innovo Group ) - ?Luke Wu ( The GEAR by Kajima) - ?Imad Itani (ALEC) This and MUCH more will be held next week. If you are a #Contech enthusiast, don’t miss this chance to network! Luma Link : https://lu.ma/bu17p74z Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Juan N. Margarita de la Pe?a Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia Josh Levy Andrew C. Lindsey Robert Mazer Sharique Husain Sid Pourfalah Dalraj Nijjar Michael Wise Oscar H?llén

?????? ???? ???? Vivin Hegde is headed your way soon! We're co-hosting a Contech Ecosystem meetup in #Bengaluru alongside C-TrIBE a leader in nurturing India's contech space, and the Brigade Group, one of Bengaluru's most respected builders. Visit the post of our founding partner, Vivin Hegde Hegde, and stay updated on all event updates. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Juan N. Margarita de la Pe?a Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

Raising talent at #PitchDay 2024 ?? It's time to celebrate the success of our #PortCo, Raise Robotics ?? ?? (Gary Chen & Conley Oster) , who secured second place ?? at the prestigious Cemex Ventures #ConstructionStartupcompetition. ?? ?? ?? This annual event brings together innovative #startups and brilliant minds to revolutionize the #construction industry. ? ??? We're incredibly proud of #RaiseRobotics' hard work, dedication, and passion for driving change. We want to give a big shoutout to Sodex Innovations ?? and Trunk Tools ?? ! We're also incredibly impressed by all the other participants who have shown us what a more efficient, transformative and sustainable future looks like. ?? ?? Mauricio Tessi Weiss Juan N. Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Pe?a Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

THE FUTURE OF LIVING IS HAPPENING!! ??? What a week it's been!????? Our founding partner, Mauricio Tessi Weiss, had an incredible time at Cityscape Global in #Riyadh, where joined a panel of industry experts discussing "Investors' Outlook - The most promising trends in PropTech". Alongside Natasha Terinova (Second Century Ventures) , Paige Pitcher ( Blackstone ), Sebastian Peck ( KOMPAS VC), and Naqash Tahir (PGIM Real Estate), we explored the future of #realestate and shared our insights on the most impactful trends. ????? Thank you for having us, Riyadh! ?? We're excited to continue contributing to the growth of the region's industry. #ZacuaVentures #CityscapeGlobal #PropTech #RealEstate Mauricio Tessi Weiss Juan N. Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Pe?a Virgós Pedro Garcia Victoria Smith

Outbuild secures $11M #seriesA to revolutionize construction ??? ?? We're incredibly proud to announce that our portfolio company, Outbuild, has raised a significant $11M in Series A funding! ?? ?? This investment is a testament to Outbuild's innovative approach to construction project management and their commitment to empowering general contractors worldwide. ?? ?? ?? Outbuild's platform provides a holistic solution for scheduling and cross-team collaboration, helping to streamline workflows, minimize delays, and reduce costs. We're excited to see how Outbuild will continue to transform the construction industry with this new funding. A huge congratulations to Franco Giaquinto and the entire Outbuild team on this incredible achievement! Let's build the future together. ?? ?? More info ?? https://lnkd.in/gDtHRAMH #constructiontech #funding #seriesA #outbuild #zacuaventures #innovation #futureofconstruction

#BCN has been a meeting point for Zacua Ventures founders, investors and entrepreneurs, where we've been able to breathe a climate of excitement and advancements in the sector. Last week, our team joined Smart City Expo World Congress and Norrsken #ImpactWeek. These events focus on identifying pressing urban challenges and uniting global leaders to shape a better future for cities. Their #goal is to foster a brighter urban paradigm, creating green, efficient, and inclusive cities ????? Zacua Ventures is proud to support the sector's commitment to #sustainability and #efficiency ?????. We are fortunate to be surrounded by brilliant minds ??? who are working to create a better future for our industry. Thank you to Oscar H?llén (Cemvision), Sid Pourfalah (Concrete4Change), Emanuel Heisenberg (ecoworks), Pere Merino (HONEXT?), GS Futures, Volvo Group, Molins Construction Solutions, Planet A Ventures and Suma Capital for sharing this experience with us ???? Juan N. Margarita de la Pe?a Virgós Pedro Garcia Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Victoria Smith

TODAY IS THE DAY & LAS VEGAS IS READY!! ??? Our amazing Founding Partner, Vivin Hegde, is at Trimble Inc.'s #Dimensions this week with a packed agenda! ?? You'll find him at the #ConstructionStartupCompetition2024 grand finale by Cemex Ventures , where we'll know the winner ?? of this incredible competition. Vivin will also be on a panel titled "Where the Money is Flowing in Construction Tech," alongside industry giants like Sarah Liu from Fifth Wall and Adam Bridgman from Ironspring Ventures, Travis Putnam from Navitas Capital and Chris Stern. Don't miss it! https://lnkd.in/gSk3YSAF #construction #venture #startups #innovation Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Margarita de la Pe?a Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

Let's Talk Green Cement! ?? ?? Our friends at Cemvision are making waves! Cemvision's CEO, Oscar H?llén, just wrote a powerful piece at Fast Company #Magazine about the critical role #greencement plays in achieving a sustainable future. Here's the important point: "We can't have a green future without green building materials. ?? But right now, the playing field is tilted heavily towards the old guard. Fossil fuel-based industries receive far more subsidies than sustainable alternatives. This has to change!" ?? Let's discuss! ??? What are your thoughts on the importance of green cement in the #greentransition? We need to level the playing field and support innovative companies like #Cemvision who are developing cost-competitive, near-zero emission cement solutions. Want to dive deeper in the article? Check out Oscar's full article here: https://lnkd.in/dFbKadZ2 Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Pe?a Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia