🚀 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
Zacua Ventures
Investment Management
Burlingame, California 5,144 followers
The Builders Fund
About us
Zacua Ventures is a global early-stage venture fund tackling world's biggest challenges across Sustainability, Productivity and Urbanization and backed by the most innovative corporates in the built world. Zacua is led by partners with more than 30 years of combined industry experience and who have been investing in construction tech for the past decade. With regional presence in San Francisco, Madrid and Singapore, Zacua helps entrepreneurs to build and strengthen their value proposition and scale their businesses globally, leveraging deep corporate networks.
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- 2-10 employees
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- Burlingame, California
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Madrid, ES
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Singapur, SG
Employees at Zacua Ventures
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Ahmet Hamdi Hafizoglu
Growth | Innovation
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Mauricio Tessi Weiss
Founding Partner @ Zacua Ventures | The Builders Fund
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Dr. Anas Bataw
Executive Director || Investor || Advisor || Author - Driving Strategic Innovations and Business Ventures
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Margarita de la Peña Virgós
Venture Capital | Contech | IESE MBA
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Meet our Team! 📢 📢 We're excited to shine a spotlight on Mauricio Tessi Weiss, our Founding Partner for EU & LatAm at Zacua Ventures Mauricio's journey from the construction industry 🏗 to venture capital is a testament to his adaptability and drive. His experience at Cemex, where he played a pivotal role in building the VC division (Cemex Ventures), has equipped him with the skills needed to identify and support the next generation of innovative companies. 🚀🚀 At Zacua Ventures, Mauricio is instrumental in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities across Europe and Latin America. His deep understanding of the market, combined with his hands-on approach, makes him an invaluable partner to our portfolio companies. 💪💪 We're proud to have Mauricio on our team. His passion for sustainability, productivity, and urbanization aligns perfectly with our mission to tackle the world's biggest challenges. 🌍♻️🤖 #ZacuaVentures #LatAm #Europe #VentureCapital #VC #Construction #VC #Technology #Contech #innovation #investing #entrepreneur Juan N. Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
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Mark your calendars! ️ ✅✅✅ Our LatAm Investment Lead, Margarita de la Peña Virgós, is headed to #Bogotá 🇨🇴 for the Colombia Tech Week on August 26th 🗓 Want to know what the future of construction looks like? Join us to hear from Margarita, who'll be sharing her insights alongside other industry experts as they discuss the latest trends and innovations shaping the sector. Margarita de la Peña Virgós Bernardo Gamboa Zacua Ventures Spybee Amazon Web Services (AWS) Leonard Buildtech Ventures LLC Camacol Colombia koggi Vivin Hegde Mauricio Tessi Weiss Juan N. Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
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Another great news for our portfolio companies! 👏👏👏 FLEXNODE ( Andrew C. Lindsey ) , one of our most promising startups, has been awarded the 2024 Fire Award 🏆 🔥 ( DC Inno). Their innovative solution addresses a critical market need and we are confident that they will continue to excel in the coming years, making significant contributions to the industry. What are your thoughts on the future of digital infrastructure? 🤖 💻 ✅ About the startup: #Flexnode is a new generation of #datacenter company that leverages the most advanced methodologies and technologies in the built environment to provide a simple and easy way to configure, deploy and operate your high-density digital infrastructure around the world. #PropTech #Investments #Startups #PortfolioCompany #innovate #Flexnode Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Juan N. Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
Flexnode is on Fire! 🔥 We are proud to be named one of DC Inno's 2024 Fire Award honorees, an award that celebrates the innovative people and companies that are fueling the growth of Greater Washington’s startup community. 🌟🏆 Flexnode is reimagining digital infrastructure in the built environment and our modular, AI-ready data center platform is like no other. It is designed to support today’s rapidly growing digital consumption and Flexnode’s technology is designed for seamless integration into a variety of settings, addressing the critical need for scalable, adaptable, and sustainable solutions in high-density digital infrastructure. A huge thank you to the Washington Business Journal editorial team for this recognition. We're excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible and driving innovation in our community! #DCInno #Innovation #DigitalInfrastructure #AI #Sustainability #WashingtonBusinessJournal #TechAwards
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Podcast Alert! 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Did you know that construction is ripe for disruption? Our founding partner , Vivin Hegde, dives deep into this topic and more on the latest CleanTechies #Podcast with Somil Aggarwal. From tackling construction's toughest challenges with a "gentle disruption" approach to the critical role of early-stage investments, Vivin shares invaluable insights into Zacua Ventures' mission and our passion for proptech innovation. Want to learn about the future of #construction tech, #robotics, and #sustainable materials? Tune in to discover why we believe in a global approach to finding the next big thing and what it takes to build a successful proptech startup. Check out the full episode and let us know your thoughts! 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dqbi87YJ #proptech #constructiontech #sustainability #venturecapital #innovation #podcast #cleantechies #zacuaventures Vivin Hegde Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
#199 Gentle Disruption, Robotics in Construction, Global VC Strategy, Built Environment Trends, & More w/ Vivin Hegde (Zacua Ventures)
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Dear ConTech Friends! 🤖🏗️ In the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) context, Zacua Ventures and Woh Hup (Private) Limited are hosting a special #ConstructionTech Meet & Greet in #Singapore on 🗓️September 5th. Featuring international execs and startups from #Europe and the #MiddleEast, join us for an evening of startup pitches, insightful discussions, and relaxed networking. Secure your spot here: https://lu.ma/ctsz3dek #construction #technology #IBEW #ZacuaVentures #WohHup #networking Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
Construction Tech - Meet & Greet in Singapore · Luma
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Exciting news from our portfolio companies! 🚀📢 Concrete4Change in collaboration with GOLDBECK they've successfully piloted a groundbreaking #technology that significantly improves concrete's strength while permanently mineralizing #CO2. This is a game-changer for the #construction #industry and a testament to our commitment to backing innovative solutions that tackle climate change. We can't wait to see what they achieve next! 🚀🚀 Concrete4change team: Sid Pourfalah Michael Wise Dalraj Nijjar Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
Last month, Concrete4Change achieved a major milestone in its journey. In collaboration with GOLDBECK, the largest producer of pre-cast concrete in Europe, Concrete4Change delivered a successful trial of its ground-breaking carrier technology in cement, showcasing significant improvements in mechanical strength, all whilst permanently mineralising CO2. Concrete4Change’s technology is the only solution that can make concrete cheaper, stronger and lower emission at the same time, and we are now scaling up the technology for further trials and commercial deployment by 2026. Check out the video below to learn more, and join us on our mission to revolutionise the concrete industry.
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The built environment is a high-stakes game. One misstep can lead to catastrophic consequences. 🏗️ Our founding partner, Vivin Hegde , dives deep into the world of risk and reward in this industry. His insights are invaluable for anyone looking to make a mark in the built environment. Want to learn more? Stay tuned for an upcoming podcast 🎧 CleanTechies #zacuaventures #vc #industry #risk #builtenviroment Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
One project could destroy you... Vivin Hegde, GP and founding partner at Zacua Ventures, shared his thoughts about risk and reward in the built environment. #Investor #Venture #Risk #BuiltEnvironment
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Reading is fundamental!! 🤓 We’re big fans of knowledge 🧠 sharing here at Zacua Ventures. A huge shoutout to our portfolio company, Document Crunch , for consistently bringing us top-notch content. Their latest series, by Josh Levy, is a must-read. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/d_9869CU Juan N. Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
📣 In this month's CrunchTime newsletter, I wrote an Open Love Letter to the construction industry's legal and risk communities. ☝ Yesterday, Part 1 focused on the not-so-secret issues that are all around us—every single day—and how Document Crunch 1.0 began to address the problem. (ICYMI: https://lnkd.in/e7r-j_c9) ✌ Today, Part 2 explains how YOU—members of our legal and risk community—can play a role and lead the industry, changing it for the better. I'd love to hear what you think...
Part 2: An Open Love Letter to the Construction Legal and Risk Community in the Era of Automation
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Zacua Ventures in #Singapore!! 🛫 Join us at the inaugural #ConTechSummit at International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2024! Our Founding Partner, Juan N. , will be there alongside industry leaders like Gonzalo Galindo Gout (Cemex Ventures), Filla Mak ( HKSTP Capital ), and Teck Thai Heng (Building and Construction Authority). Register your interest now: https://lnkd.in/gh3Byn6N #ConTechSummit #IBEW2024 #ConstructionTech #futureofconstruction #ZacuaVentures Vivin Hegde Mauricio Tessi Weiss Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia
We are just under a month away from the inaugural ConTech Summit at the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2024! The summit promises to deliver valuable insights from some of the most influential leaders in the industry. Our distinguished speakers include: ➡️ Gonzalo Galindo Gout, CEO, CEMEX Ventures ➡️ Juan Nieto, Founding Partner, Zacua Ventures ➡️ Filla Mak, COO, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) ➡️ Teck Thai Heng, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Communications & Engagement), Building and Construction Authority The summit also features a dynamic panel discussion, where various stakeholders driving Innovation & Technology in the Built Environment sector will share their perspectives on “Future of ConTech in the Region”. Attendance to the ConTech Summit is strictly by invitation only. You may register your interest to attend the event at https://lnkd.in/gh3Byn6N. Register your interest soon to secure your spot! #BCA #BuildSG #BEIH #myBEITM #ConTechSummit #IBEW2024 #ConstructionTechnology #Innovation