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 Peña 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

Meet Our Team! 📣📣 Introducing Margarita de la Peña Virgós Investment Lead for #LatAm at Zacua Ventures We're very happy to introduce you to Margarita, a passionate advocate for technology 🦾 and startups 🚀who has made an inspiring leap from law ⚖️ to the VC industry! Currently serving as Investment Lead for LatAm at Zacua Ventures, Margarita brings her extensive legal expertise and strategic vision to identify and support the most promising startups in the region. Don't miss your chance to meet Margarita de la Peña at the 🏗️🤖 ️ Construction Tech Conference hosted by BuiltWorlds on July 23rd in Chicago 🏙️. #MargaritadelaPeña #ZacuaVentures #InvestmentLead #LatAm #Startups #Technology #ConstructionContech #Builtworlds #Chicago Juan N. , Vivin Hegde , Mauricio Tessi Weiss , Victoria Smith , Pedro Garcia

Podcast time! 🎙️🎙️ Join us for a new episode of the #ContechOnsitePodcast where Mauricio Tessi Weiss (Founding Partner EU & LatAm of Zacua Ventures) has a very interesting conversation alongside Eliyahu Rapaport (Founder of Global Construction Tech. )! In this insightful interview, Mauricio delves into the evolution of technology in the construction industry, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities that the sector faces. ️ Key discussion points include: •⁠ ⁠The importance of early-stage technology adoption and how corporations can improve their evaluation and adoption processes. ⚙️ •⁠ ⁠The impact of artificial intelligence and automation on optimizing workflows. 🤖 •⁠ ⁠The benefits of collaborating with strategic corporate partners and how Zacua Ventures is empowering startups to scale their innovations globally. 🚀 Don't miss the full interview! Learn more about how Zacua Ventures is transforming the construction industry through technology. 👉👉 https://lnkd.in/dmNbJE-U #ZacuaVentures #ContechOnsitePodcast #GlobalConstructionTech #ConstructionInnovation #ConstructionTechnology #MauricioTessiInterview #Startups #VC #SustainableConstruction #Productivity #Urbanization #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation Juan N., Vivin Hegde, Margarita de la Peña Virgós, Victoria Smith, Pedro Garcia

LAST CALL!! 📣📣 Construction entrepreneurs , this is your final reminder! ⏰ Only 3 days left to apply to the Construction Startup Competition 2024 🏗️🚀🤖 Take the chance to showcase your groundbreaking solutions and transform the industry. If your startup is revolutionizing construction through sustainability, efficiency, or on-time delivery, this is your moment to shine.✨ Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain exposure, funding, and mentorship. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dFRw3zg2 Cemex Ventures Dysruptek NOVA by Saint-Gobain Caterpillar Inc. Leonard Ferrovial Hilti Group Trimble Inc. #ConstructionStartupCompetition #ConstructionInnovation #Sustainability #Efficiency

⏰ Contech startups⏰ Join today's webinar at 17:00 CEST / 11:00 EST with three brilliant women from Cemex Ventures, Construex and Zacua Ventures to discuss about the potential of the largest startup competition for the construction industry! Register in LUMA: https://lu.ma/k1du26tq

🚀EXCITING NEWS🚀 At Zacua Ventures, we are really pleased to share our immense happiness upon learning that Forum Ventures has recognized us as one of the top 25 founder-focused investors in NY. 🙏 Our philosophy is to stay close to our founders, add value, and walk with them through every step of their journey. This recognition is a testament to the positive and hopeful impact we strive to create through our work. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Let's continue growing together! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gwRVC5Ff

Another day, another milestone for Document Crunch. We would expect nothing else as our favourite rocketship keeps crushing it! #rocketship #ai #contractors #innovation #contech

Thrilled to be back in the beautiful, soon-to-be Olympic city of Paris for the BuiltWorlds EMEA summit! 🇫🇷 It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, share ideas, and gain deeper insights into the European #Contech landscape. ️ Hearing the latest advancements from local leaders like Saint-Gobain , Leonard , and Bouygues Construction was truly valuable. ✨ As always, the Construction Startup Competition partners had a productive meeting to discuss and finalize this year's approach. Calling all startups: don't miss your chance to apply! Special thanks to: Tim Aidan Halter, Mateo Zimmermann Gonzalez, Roberto Arroyo , Luis Amorim, Antonia Elisa Soler Blasco, Cutler Knupp, Julien Villalongue, Eliot Jones, Miguel Carralón Zornoza, Tatiana I. Gholmie , Matthew Gray, Tanja Kufner and Ilmar Norvik

We are thrilled to share the exciting news of CemVision's latest achievement! 🌱🏗️ Welcoming Vattenfall to their growing customer base! This cooperation aims at revolutionizing the construction industry by significantly reducing carbon emissions in cement production. This collaboration not only underscores CemVision's commitment to sustainability but also marks a major step forward in our collective mission to combat climate change. At Zacua Ventures, we believe in supporting visionary companies that lead the way in sustainable innovation. CemVision's partnership with Vattenfall is a testament to the power of collaboration in driving transformative change and creating a greener future for all. 🌍💚 Join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone! Together, we are building a better world. 🌱✨ #ProudInvestor #SustainableFuture #GreenInnovation #ClimateAction Claes Kollberg Max Larsson von Reybekiel PAUL SANDBERG Oscar Hållén Polar Structure AB BackingMinds

We love it when our partners come together to do great things. Excited to see two of our wonderful friends Field Materials and Procore Technologies integrating and working together more closely! #innovation #partnerships #procurement #contractors #construction