ICYMI: SpaceX Lessons, ConTech Funding Hits $35B & EllisDon’s Take

Note: This is Episode 3 of the Monumental Super Series we released last week.

In this episode, gain invaluable insights into building a cutting-edge robotics company from the ground up, perfect for tech entrepreneurs, construction industry professionals, and innovation enthusiasts.

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In this episode, we discuss Building Radar’s impressive €6.5 million funding round from Socii Capital, powering their AI-driven sales automation software for the construction industry.

We also dove into Fundamentals’ Q3 update on AEC Tech funding, revealing that total cumulative VC funding for construction tech has hit a whopping $35 billion – triple the 2019 level.

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“The only laws you cannot break are the laws of physics.” This mindset led SpaceX to successfully land rockets, and now it’s driving innovation in space construction.

In this episode, Lee Rosen, former SpaceX executive and current President of Think Orbital, shares insights on the future of space technology and infrastructure.

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In this episode, we talked with Hammad Chaudhry, VP of Innovation and Construction Technology at EllisDon.

He shared insights on how they’re bringing cutting-edge startups and emerging tech like AI and robotics into the construction space.

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Learning from failures is a powerful tool. Building on our “what went wrong” content (check out our previous post covering Modulous who spent £10m in one year), we’ve examined the story of Flux.

Despite raising a $29m Series B, Flux struggled to monetise effectively, which led to its eventual downfall. 

But why? And what can we learn?

Let’s explore.

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Explore the asset-light vs. asset-heavy debate in modular construction. Learn from recent successes and failures to navigate the evolving landscape of building innovation.

Construction Technology Business Models: Why Innovation Needs New Paths to Success

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