Plug and Play Real Estate & Construction

We’re proud to announce that Plug and Play has been named on the 2024 Venture Investors 50 list by BuiltWorlds! 🚀 This list recognizes the top venture capital firms actively investing in the global construction and real estate sectors. Our inclusion reflects our commitment to driving innovation in the built environment and supporting emerging technologies in this evolving industry. To learn more, visit the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gXuUzamm #PNPTC #RealEstate

🚀 Big news from one of our portfolio companies, Mesa! Fresh out of stealth mode, they’re shaking up the home finance industry with their innovative approach. Homeowners can now earn 1% cash back on mortgages—whether it's new loans or refinancing—and up to 3x on other home-related purchases. Congratulations to Kelley Halpin, Peyton Hayslette, and the entire Mesa team for their incredible vision and leadership. We're thrilled to see what’s next, including their upcoming credit card launch. This is just the beginning! Read more about their journey here: https://lnkd.in/g5BjWt6z Reza Khaj George Damouny Ivan Zgomba Janis Skriveris Leonardo Rocchetti Neda Hannah Sohrabi Davis Auksmuksts Plug and Play Fintech

It was a pleasure hosting LG Display at our office this week! Their dedication to #innovation and pushing boundaries is truly inspiring. We're excited to continue collaborating and achieving great things together. #LGDisplay #PNPTC #Partnership #Deeptech #SiliconValley JOO SOO LIM, Sun Young Kim, Jackie Hernandez, Kevin Withstandley, Stefan Faistenauer, Sobhan Khani, Connor Dugan, Seung Ho Yang, Jinho Yang Plug and Play Tech Center

I recently had the privilege of visiting Kajima's headquarters, Technical Center, and a job site in Tokyo, where I learned so much from my conversations with their amazing team. It was inspiring to see the hunger for innovation that drives their operations—an energy that remarkably springs from the 現場 (job site) itself. This visit has deepened my understanding of the challenges builders face and sharpened my focus on the areas where Adept Materials' technology can help overcome them. A heartfelt thank you to all our gracious hosts for their warmth and valuable insights. Special thanks to Yuji Doi, Akihiro MANDA, and Ryosuke ISHIBASHI for facilitating the interactions with their colleagues at Kajima. Neda Hannah Sohrabi, Leonardo Rocchetti and Junichi Ikegaya from Plug and Play did a fantastic job bringing the event together. Finally, I tip my hat to Sravanth Gadikota, Tiffany Yeh, MD, Alejandro Ruiz Lara, Zach Laberge, Brett Skinner, and all the other entrepreneurs I had the pleasure to meet in Japan. #ConstructionInnovation #TechnologyInConstruction #Collaboration #InnovationInAction

We've just wrapped up an incredible week in Tokyo, Japan, alongside Kajima and 9 innovative startups from around the world! 🇯🇵 The event took us through insightful job site tours, in-depth visits to Kajima's R&D and technical centers, and dynamic startup pitching and networking sessions. These startups brought innovative ideas in safety and health, new materials, smart building, and field solutions, offering a glimpse into the next wave of industry advancements. Huge thanks to our partner, Kajima, and the talented startups for such an inspiring experience! Omen AI, Eztia, CHECKTOBUILD, Algorized, Adept Materials, Carbon To Stone, Sensori, 株式会社イクシス, and UCR 🌟 Dai Ohama Yuji Doi Akihiro MANDA Eiji Hashimoto Plug and Play Tech Center Neda Hannah Sohrabi Juni Ikegaya Leonardo Rocchetti Shumpei Kobayashi Junko Hayashida Ryan Adiputra Aved S.

Warum unsere Software auch auf Japanisch verfügbar ist... 🇯🇵 Es begann damit, dass ich vor 1 1/2 Jahren im Rahmen von Startup Summit von Plug and Play Tech Center und der Groundbreak Konferenz von Procore Technologies in die USA eingeladen worden bin, um dort CATHAGO vorzustellen. Im #SiliconValley haben wir dann auch die Vertreter von Kajima kennengelernt und uns über Prozesse rund um den Einkauf von Baustoffen und Material ausgetauscht. Zu unserer Überraschung arbeitet die Baustelle und das Büro im Bau am anderen Ende der Welt kaum anders als hier bei uns. ❌ 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲 ❌ 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻 ❌ 𝗞𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗴𝗲 ü𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗘-𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗻 ✅ ... 𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗸𝘁𝘂𝗿, 𝘄𝗲𝗻𝗻 𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗳ü𝗵𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗵𝘁. Nach einem zweiten Termin am Folgetag war dann schnell klar: „Wir machen das zusammen.“ 🤝 Bis der Proof of Concept dann gestartet werden konnte, verging allerdings noch einige Zeit. Unsere Software war zu dem Zeitpunkt natürlich noch nicht auf Japanisch übersetzt und wir mussten das System auch auf Multi-Währung, verschiedene Formate für Zeit & Datum sowie für den Support anpassen. Dann ging es aber los und Baustellen in #Osaka legten los unsere Software zu testen und zu nutzen. All das war natürlich auch mit besonderen Herausforderungen verknüpft. 🏗️ Jetzt geht es darum, diesen Piloten auszurollen. Und wer weiß... vielleicht ist Japan der neue große Markt für CATHAGO. Stay tuned! Wie stehst du dazu – ausgiebige Marktrecherche für Expansionen oder „einfach mal machen“? 🧐

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 🇯🇵 specter automation goes international I recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Japan and meet with our esteemed client, Kajima Corporation. This trip was more than just business — it was a deep dive into the heart of Japanese construction excellence. 🏗️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 Visiting Kajima’s construction sites firsthand was an eye-opener. The meticulous attention to detail, innovative techniques like large screens on-site, and the harmonious blend of tradition and technology in Japanese construction are truly inspiring. 🏗️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 A huge thank you to Dai Ohama, Ryosuke ISHIBASHI, and Eiji Hashimoto for welcoming us at Kajima's HQ in Tokyo, and to the Kansai region team for an amazing time in Osaka and Kobe. The professional and personal connections we made with Hidekazu Takeuchi-san, Yoshito Hoki-san, Kana Yamashita-san, and Irie Saho-san, were unforgettable. 🏗️ 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Takenaka Corporation Also a great thank you to Takahiro Machinaga at Takenaka Corporation for hosting us at their HQ in Tokyo. I very much enjoyed our discussion about your construction methods and the implementation of our solution as an enabler for transparency and efficiency. 🇩🇪🇯🇵 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 One key difference I observed between the German and Japanese construction industries is the emphasis on innovation and efficiency, coupled with a unique collaborative spirit. A special thanks to Tomoshi Akiba at PERI Japan for welcoming us to their local office and providing further first-hand insights into Japanese construction methods. I particularly appreciate that many large Japanese GCs focus on a Design-Build approach, which is the perfect scenario to leverage our specter software. 🤝 Finally, a big thank you to the Plug and Play Japan team: Neda Hannah Sohrabi, Elena Ruiz Requena, and Leonardo Rocchetti, for laying the foundation of our collaborations and introducing us to Yuji Doi, Takahiro Machinaga, and Shuntaro Kano. 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔? Read our Case Study with Kajima to see how specter automation enables site management in 3D to become the new standard for planning, communicating, and documenting: https://lnkd.in/eY5FTuAg #ConstructionTech #Innovation #Kajima #FutureOfConstruction

Come support our partner, IEDC, spotlight Indiana's economic potential. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and drive growth together. Register now: https://lnkd.in/giBcJ4qG Allen Shi Brandon Noll Eileen Alberding Plug and Play Tech Center Indiana Economic Development Corporation Jillian Ochs

Report by Plug and Play Tech Center & Axeleo Capital (AXC) We researched the 53 active PropTech and ConTech unicorns to better understand their positioning, factors of success and current challenges. 🦄 🚀 Our in-depth exploration uncovers fascinating insights into PropTech and ConTech, shedding light on why some unicorns in these sectors have struggled to maintain their status. We delve into the current macroeconomic environment's impact on these companies, highlighting the challenges they face and the factors influencing their valuations. Key Metrics: 🇺🇸 75% of active unicorns are based in North America 💸 $1.27B raised on average 💰 $3.7B average valuation ⏳ 6.3 years average time to become a unicorn In this article, we feature companies like Airbnb, Esusu (a Plug and Play portfolio company), and WeWork, stressing the crucial importance of strong operational and financial management skills to navigate the complexities of these industries. 💡 Don't miss this comprehensive analysis of key trends and future projections in Real Estate and Construction! 🏡👷♂️ Shout out to the team for putting this together! Victoria Safar Justine Gounel Dimitri Kremp #proptech #contech #unicorns #unicornreport

🔈 New Article Release! 🏡 👷♂️ I'm excited to share my latest article on Real Estate & Construction Unicorns 🦄 , created in collaboration with Dimitri Kremp and Justine Gounel from Axeleo Capital (AXC). We've identified 51 unicorns globally, including 2 decacorns, with the majority concentrated in North America 🇺🇸 🚀 Our deep dive reveals intriguing insights into Proptech and ConTech, particularly why several unicorns in these sectors have struggled to maintain their status. We've analyzed the current macroeconomic environment's impact on these companies to uncover the challenges they face and the factors influencing their valuations. Key Metrics ✨ 💰 US$1.27B raised on average  ⚖ US$3.7B average valuation  ⏳ 6.3 years average time to become a unicorn In this article, we spotlight companies like Airbnb, Esusu (a Plug and Play portfolio company), or WeWork, emphasizing the critical importance of robust operational and financial management skills in navigating the complexities of these industries 💡 Don't miss out on this comprehensive analysis of key trends and future projections in Real Estate and Construction! 🏡 👷♂️   🔗 Link to the Article: https://lnkd.in/dgfjM2xe 🦄 Thank you, Dimitri Kremp and Justine Gounel. I truly appreciated our collaboration and your invaluable insights!😊 Plug and Play Tech Center Plug and Play Real Estate & Construction #RealEstate #Construction #Proptech #ConTech #Unicorns #Startups #Innovation #Investment #VC #PlugandPlay #AxeleoCapital #EconomicTrends #IndustryInsights #Report