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

Let's Talk Green Cement! 🌍 🟢 Our friends at Cemvision are making waves! Cemvision's CEO, Oscar Hållén, 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 Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

#November is gonna be fun!! 🌍 ✈️ We've got a lineup of disruptive, industry-leading #events. Join us and be part of the innovation! Mark your calendars 🗓️ 👉 Smart City Expo World Congress ( #Barcelona , November 5-7th) 👉 Norrsken Impact Week (#Barcelon , November 6-7th) 👉 BuiltWorlds Venture East (#Boston , November 6-7th) 👉 Trimble Inc. #Dimensions (#LasVegas, November 11st-13th) 👉 Cityscape Global (#Riyahd, November 11st-14th) 👉 CTAI Foundation Construction Day (#Bengaluru, November 18-19th) 👉 Slush (#Finland, November 19th) 👉 Big 5 Global (#Dubai, November 26-29th) Stay tuned for more updates and details about these events! #ZacuaVentures #Technology #Innovation #Entrepreneurship We hope to see you there! Mauricio Tessi Weiss Juan N. Vivin Hegde Victoria Smith Margarita de la Peña Virgós Pedro Garcia

Forbes features another one of our portfolio companies: Construex 👏 👏 👏 Construex is digitizing the largest industry in #LatinAmerica 🌎🏗️, and a proof of their success has been reaching 1.000.000 digitized suppliers in the region, making Construex the largest construction network in Latin America. The continent doesn’t lack challenges, but for entrepreneurs that have experience and know how to tackle them, the reward is inmense. We’re proud of Roberto Arroyo, Nicolas Arroyo, Ardaman S., Carolina Arroyo and the full #Construex team for their tireless effort to bring the industry forward! Zacua Ventures is deeply rooted in the region, with Margarita de la Peña Virgós leading the fund’s investments, based in Mexico City and our partner Mauricio Tessi Weiss working closely with her and our LPs. Read the full article on ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dPMe5cXN Vivin Hegde Juan N. Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

#RehabitechStartupForum: A driving force for innovation in rehabilitation by REBUILD REHABILITA The forum brought together key players in the construction and rehabilitation sector, highlighting the potential of startups to transform the industry. Additionally, topics of great interest were discussed, such as: 🌱The rise of GreenTech ️ 🏗️Accelerating processes to meet sector demand 🤖The need for digitalization and sustainability ️ 🗣️The importance of dissemination, communication of advances in the sector and new solutions From Zacua Ventures we were lucky enough to participate in the expert panel with the presence of Juan N. ( founding partner ZV), where we were able to share impressions with the great Alvaro Osborne Gutiérrez Mauricio Tessi Weiss Margarita de la Peña Virgós Vivin Hegde Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

#Monterrey 🇲🇽brought us together for a one-of-a-kind event with industry heavyweights. Roberto Arroyo , Luis Hernández , Eduardo De la Peña, John Alvarado , Diego Ibarra Padilla , Eduardo Ramirez Diaz , Mauricio Valdes , Francisco Escobosa , Carlos Ceballos , Gus Huerta Vargas, Mauricio Tessi Weiss & Margarita de la Peña Virgós 🙏🙏 We shared insights and knowledge, taking a deep dive into the region's #construction industry 🏗️ Our side event highlighted the importance of #nearshoring and its potential to transform the industry. But to make it happen, we need about $400 million in infrastructure investment. We're still buzzing from the incredible energy at our event! 💪💪 Thanks to everyone who attended the event. Your contributions were invaluable. #nearshoring #construction, #industry, #Monterrey, #investment Juan N. Vivin Hegde Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia McKinsey & Company Cemex GRUPOLAMOSA Grupo San Carlos Cítelos Buildpeer Construex Revo RE NOCEnergy View Capital

Meet Pathways our #portfoliocompany ready to revolutionize the industry🚀🚀 Beyond its exceptional talent, Alex Cooper, Leise Sandeman & the entire #Pathways team have achieved remarkable successes. One standout accomplishment is its strategic #partnership with Command Alkon. Additionally, their unwavering commitment to making Environmental Product Declarations (#EPDs) easy, efficient, and accessible has been instrumental in driving sustainable practices. 🍃 Furthermore, being recognized as one of the top 25 #cleantech startups of 2024 underscores their innovative approach and significant impact on the industry. 💪 We're incredibly proud of all the amazing companies in our Zacua Ventures portfolio. That's why we're committed to showcasing their work and giving them the spotlight they deserve right here on our LinkedIn. Happy Thursday everyone! 👋 Mauricio Tessi Weiss Juan N. Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

Just WOW!!! 🤯🤯🤯 Finally, the day has arrived, Cemex Ventures just announced the 8 finalists of the #ConstructionStartupCompetition 2024 👏 👏 👏 👏 From Zacua Ventures, we extend our most heartfelt #congratulations to the selected startups 🏆 We eagerly anticipate seeing more from them and witnessing their truly remarkable projects to achieving a greener, sustainable, transformative and efficient industry at #PitchDay at Trimble (Las Vegas) on 🗓️ November 12th, 2024. The #startups selected are: 🍃 Green Construction: MIXTERESTING & revitalyze ↗️ Enhanced Productivity: Kraft, Sodex Innovations & Trunk Tools 🏗️ Construction Supply Chain: KayaAI 🤖 Future Construction: GScan & Raise Robotics Mauricio Tessi Weiss Juan N. Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia #startups #competition #industry #construction #greenconstruction #netzero #sustainabletech

#TokyoSummit by BuiltWorlds shines a light on a promising future! Our Founding Partner Juan N. was able to attend the Tokyo Summit and participate last week in the panel discussion alongside other industry leaders 👍 This event has left us with a smile on our faces 😊 and it is that a more collaborative future 🤝, with more sustainable practices ♻️, greener technologies and that cause a lesser impact is possible. Thanks to Builtworld for the invitation and to the attendees for the opportunity to #network and share different points of view and knowledge ⚡️🧠 Whisking everyone a happy start to the week!!! 📸 by #BuiltWorld #sustainable #greenconstruction #ecofriendly #netzero #construction #vc #ai Mauricio Tessi Weiss Vivin Hegde Margarita de la Peña Virgós Victoria Smith Pedro Garcia

Get ready, Monterrey! 👏👏 Zacua Ventures is excited to host a panel discussion focused on the future of the construction industry in the region 🏗️ 🇲🇽 . We'll cover everything from current trends to the challenges ahead, and even discuss the growing importance of #nearshoring. Special thanks to Eduardo De la Peña (McKinsey & Company) Luis Hernández (Cemex) John Alvarado (GRUPOLAMOSA) Diego Ibarra Padilla (Grupo San Carlos )Eduardo Ramirez Diaz (Cíteles) Mauricio Valdes (Buildpeer) Roberto Arroyo (Construex) Francisco Escobosa (Revo RE) Carlos Ceballos (NOCEnergy) & Gustavo Huerta (View Capital) for their valuable insights. See you there!!! Mauricio Tessi Weiss Margarita de la Peña Virgós Juan N. Vivin Hegde Pedro Garcia Victoria Smith