Organization · Venture Capital
Foundamental
Foundamental is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, focusing on early-stage investments in construction technology and related sectors. It operates globally, investing in startups across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.
Overview
What Foundamental does
What Foundamental is
Foundamental is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, focusing on early-stage investments in construction technology and related sectors. It operates globally, investing in startups across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2018
- Approximate age
- About 8 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 7, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Foundamental as a funder
Investment thesis
Foundamental is a global investment firm focused on the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors, aiming to support exceptional founders in the project economy through early-stage investments.
Focus narrative
Foundamental invests in capital expenditure-heavy project markets, specifically targeting sectors such as infrastructure, architecture, engineering, construction, heavy supply chains, and lot-size-1 manufacturing in industries like shipbuilding and aerospace. The firm emphasizes a commitment to identifying and supporting vertical singularities—unique opportunities within these sectors that may not be immediately apparent.
Value beyond capital
Foundamental adds value to its portfolio companies by leveraging its deep industry expertise in the AEC sectors, providing strategic guidance, and facilitating connections within the global construction ecosystem. The firm is dedicated to supporting founders through their growth journeys, ensuring they have the resources and insights needed to succeed.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $500,000–$5,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Series B · Growth Equity
- Sectors
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Regions
- Asia · Europe · Global · North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 30
Portfolio context
Foundamental's portfolio includes notable companies such as Infra.Market, valued at $2.5 billion and often referred to as the 'Amazon of Construction'; Tazapay, a cross-border payments startup; Enter, a home energy assessment startup that raised €19.4 million; Speckle, a platform for 3D design and data management; Brick & Bolt, a tech-enabled construction company; Snaptrude, a design platform for improving building design processes; and Faktus, a financial solution for small and medium-sized contractors.
Common questions
What to know about Foundamental
Upseed classifies Foundamental under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 7, 2026
Known limits
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