Construct Venture

Construct Venture represents a specialized investment partnership between industry giants OBOS and AF Gruppen, focusing exclusively on the construction technology (Contech) and property technology (Proptech) sectors. Established in 2018, the firm strategically targets early-stage and growth companies with global scaling potential, differentiating itself through deep industry expertise rather than following the generalist approach of traditional venture capital. This sector-specific investment strategy enables Construct Venture to evaluate opportunities with nuanced understanding of construction and real estate market dynamics, positioning it as a value-added partner for entrepreneurs navigating these complex industries.

As an active investor, Construct Venture goes beyond mere financial backing to provide comprehensive development support for portfolio companies. The firm leverages extensive industry connections and operational knowledge from its parent companies to accelerate commercialization pathways for startups. This hands-on approach includes strategic guidance on market entry, product development refinement, and access to potential customers within the construction and real estate ecosystems. Portfolio companies benefit from the combined decades of experience that OBOS and AF Gruppen bring to construction project management, regulatory navigation, and industry relationship building.

The investment thesis at Construct Venture centers on identifying innovations that can transform traditional construction and property management practices through technological advancement. Their portfolio typically includes companies developing solutions in areas such as construction automation, sustainable building materials, IoT applications for built environments, BIM (Building Information Modeling) enhancements, and property management platforms. By focusing on these high-potential niche markets, Construct Venture aims to generate substantial financial returns while simultaneously driving industry evolution toward more efficient, sustainable, and digitally-enabled practices.

What truly distinguishes Construct Venture in the investment landscape is their ability to offer what they term "smart capital" - a combination of financial resources and industry-specific expertise that proves invaluable for early-stage companies. Their team speaks the technical language of construction and engineering, understands project structures, and recognizes the unique challenges of implementing new technologies in established industry workflows. This specialized knowledge base, coupled with strategic connections to industry leaders, positions Construct Venture to fulfill its mission of becoming the preferred early-stage investor in construction technology while simultaneously strengthening the competitiveness of the broader construction and engineering ecosystem through technological innovation.