Suffolk Technologies

Suffolk Technologies, established in 2019 and headquartered in Boston, is a venture capital investment firm focused on the built environment. It invests in early and growth-stage startups across real estate, architecture, engineering, construction, and smart cities, with a particular interest in proptech companies working on automation, sustainability, and other innovative solutions. The firm leverages its parent company, Suffolk Construction's, industry expertise and network to support and accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies. Suffolk Technologies aims to foster a more productive and sustainable future by deploying capital, resources, and networks to help daring founders scale their technologies.

Jit Kee Chin

Chief Data and Innovation Officer, Executive Vice President

Diana Swenton

Vice President, Venture Capital

Puneet Mahajan

Executive Vice President and CFO

Chris Mayer

Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer

Parker Mundt

Director of Platform

Tony Rango

President, West Region

Mack Rush

Senior Associate of Emerging Technologies

Noah Sadhwani

Venture Capital Investment Analyst

Wan Li Zhu

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Past deals in Construction

Trayd

Seed Round in 2025
Trayd is a construction payroll platform that offers time-tracking, payroll automation, and people management serives.

Kaya Pay

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Kaya Pay is a developer of a materials procurement and financing platform intended for construction projects.

Trunk Tools

Series A in 2024
Trunk Tools is a company that provides an AI-driven platform aimed at automating workflows specific to the construction industry. By focusing on enhancing team efficiency, Trunk Tools supports various users, including superintendents and project managers, in streamlining operations at job sites. The platform is designed to manage construction data effectively, offering real-time data accessibility and seamless integration. With features that promote workplace security and safety, Trunk Tools enables construction teams to reduce waste, improve efficiency, minimize rework, and mitigate delays, ultimately leading to more productive project execution.

Higharc

Series B in 2024
Higharc, Inc. is a technology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2018. It offers a comprehensive web platform designed for homebuilders and new homebuyers, focusing on three-dimensional home design and customization. The platform allows users to create tailored home designs while managing plans, standards, and options within a single interface. It provides accurate materials lists and generates permit-ready construction documents, streamlining the building process. By enabling builders to design and sell homes in 3D, Higharc aims to enhance the efficiency of design, construction, and sales, ultimately reducing material waste and costly errors. The company's mission is to support builders in creating high-quality homes and communities in a more affordable manner.

Kroo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Modern data management software for the construction industry

ediphi

Seed Round in 2023
Ediphi is a developer of a cloud-based estimating software designed to enhance preconstruction processes and facilitate informed decision-making. The platform centralizes procurement and specializes in both conceptual and detailed cost estimating, providing clients with a comprehensive understanding of project costs and financial viability. By offering contextual insights and various options for cost exploration, Ediphi enables users to navigate the complexities of project planning efficiently, from the initial ideation phase to the commencement of construction.

Handle

Venture Round in 2023
Handle, Inc. is a software development company based in La Jolla, California, specializing in workflow management solutions tailored for the construction industry. Founded in 2011, the company offers a comprehensive software application that integrates to-do lists, emails, and calendars to streamline task management. Handle's technology addresses critical challenges such as late payments and access to capital, providing automation tools for lien management, deadline tracking, and documentation management. The software is widely adopted by Fortune 500 material suppliers and contractors, who rely on it for efficient handling of online payments, waivers, and lien management, ultimately ensuring that contractors and suppliers receive timely payments. Handle, Inc. was previously known as handl, inc. and officially rebranded in 2012.

Augmenta

Seed Round in 2023
Augmenta is motivated by the belief that generative methods enable a revolution in the way people function and approach. They provide the construction industry with the ability to design buildings more efficiently and at a lower cost, enabling a future of sustainable buildings, cities, and infrastructure. Their designs are NEC and customer specification compliant, use real parts, are fully constructible and optimized for prefabrication.

PLOT

Seed Round in 2023
PLOT combines Logistic Mapping, Delivery Coordination, and Lead Time Management to take away the arduous and low-level tasks that Construction teams hate.

Qualis Flow

Series A in 2023
Qualis Flow Limited is a construction technology company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2018. It offers the Q.Flow platform, which assists construction teams in tracking, analyzing, and responding to environmental risks. By integrating data from various external systems, the platform facilitates the connection of traditional data within the framework of the Internet of Things. Qualis Flow aims to help contractors and major projects effectively manage their social and environmental impact, enabling better communication with stakeholders. Through automated data collection and analysis, the Q.Flow platform allows contractors to save time, reduce costs, and enhance their reputation in their local communities. The company is currently collaborating with early adopters during its development phase.

CalcTree

Pre Seed Round in 2022
CalcTree is a developer of a calculation management platform that aims to enhance efficiency in the engineering design and construction process. By integrating engineering teams, designs, and calculations, CalcTree addresses the challenges of data fragmentation and complexity that often plague traditional methods. The platform focuses on organizing and leveraging calculations and designs, facilitating a more streamlined approach to project management. By adopting a building information model, CalcTree enables clients to optimize their calculations and maintain easy access to connected data sets, ultimately minimizing time and reducing errors in project execution.

Kojo

Series C in 2022
Kojo is a cloud-based construction management software company that provides an all-in-one platform for contractors to manage their material and inventory needs. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Kojo's system focuses on streamlining materials management and procurement processes, enhancing profitability for construction companies. By integrating various stakeholders, including field teams, procurement, and distributors, Kojo simplifies the supply chain through automation, facilitating the ordering and tracking of materials. This approach enables contractors to ensure timely delivery of materials to job sites, thereby improving operational efficiency.

AirWorks

Venture Round in 2022
AirWorks Solutions, LLC, established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in providing innovative aerial mapping and surveying solutions for the construction industry. The company leverages AI-powered technology to automate the creation of maps and site plans from aerial data, addressing a significant data bottleneck in the pre-construction process. AirWorks' offerings include proprietary processing software, 3D modeling for Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, engineering support, and quality control services. Its solutions have been adopted by leading civil engineering companies, demonstrating its position as an industry leader in automated mapping. Originally spun out of MIT in 2018, AirWorks aims to serve as the foundational geospatial analytics platform for various industries.

Outbuild

Venture Round in 2022
Outbuild is a developer of web-based construction scheduling and planning software that enhances the management of engineering projects through agile methodologies. Its platform facilitates the creation of comprehensive construction schedules, enabling trade partners to organize their daily and weekly activities while effectively managing resources. By improving coordination among stakeholders at every stage of a construction project, Outbuild helps general contractors ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. The software provides real-time insights, allowing clients to monitor project progress and identify areas for improvement, ultimately contributing to more efficient and successful project execution.

Pulley

Seed Round in 2022
Pulley is a specialized platform focused on streamlining the construction permitting process. It offers tailored workflows and localized requirements, enabling developers, contractors, and architects to obtain permits more efficiently. By providing a comprehensive overview of the permitting process and tracking review times, Pulley helps users meet deadlines and reduces delays that can hinder construction projects. Trusted by leading builders, the platform supports a range of projects, from single-family homes to complex commercial developments, effectively addressing a significant bottleneck in the construction industry.

Rugged Robotics

Series A in 2022
Rugged Robotics Inc. is a Houston-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing robotic platforms tailored for the commercial construction industry. The company focuses on intelligent automation technologies designed to enhance productivity and efficiency on construction sites. One of its key products, the Mark I, marks architectural and engineering designs directly onto concrete floors, thereby assisting construction workers with precise layout tasks. This robotic solution not only replaces traditional manual methods, which are often slow and prone to errors, but also offers a layout-as-a-service model, enabling contractors to access these technologies without significant upfront investment. Through its innovative hardware-enabled solutions, Rugged Robotics addresses specific challenges within the construction sector, ultimately saving time and reducing costs for contractors.

Nyfty.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Nyfty.ai is a technology company focused on automating workflows in the construction industry through the development of AI-driven assistant bots. These bots utilize task-specific Natural Language Understanding to streamline communication and coordination among project stakeholders. By employing tools such as SMS, QR codes, and digital passes, Nyfty.ai enables construction firms to automate daily logs, ensure job site compliance, and enhance safety processes. The company’s solutions not only facilitate real-time information exchange but also monitor compliance and engage subcontractors and staff, thereby reducing the manual effort traditionally required in construction management. Through these innovations, Nyfty.ai aims to significantly improve efficiency and reduce the costs associated with construction operations.

Diamond Age

Seed Round in 2021
Diamond Age is a company focused on automating the home construction process within the production housing industry. By leveraging advanced technologies such as 3D printing, mechatronics, and robotics, Diamond Age aims to address significant labor shortages and enhance efficiency in construction. The company's Robotics-as-a-Service system streamlines the building process, reducing construction timelines from approximately nine months to just thirty days. Additionally, Diamond Age collaborates with landholders to simplify the supply chain, enabling more affordable housing options for home buyers. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to unlock substantial growth potential in the housing market.

Kojo

Series B in 2021
Kojo is a cloud-based construction management software company that provides an all-in-one platform for contractors to manage their material and inventory needs. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Kojo's system focuses on streamlining materials management and procurement processes, enhancing profitability for construction companies. By integrating various stakeholders, including field teams, procurement, and distributors, Kojo simplifies the supply chain through automation, facilitating the ordering and tracking of materials. This approach enables contractors to ensure timely delivery of materials to job sites, thereby improving operational efficiency.

Canvas

Series B in 2021
Canvas, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, is a construction robotics company that specializes in developing and manufacturing machinery for the construction industry. Utilizing machine learning technology, Canvas has created robots designed to install drywall efficiently at construction sites. This innovative approach enhances the quality, speed, and predictability of drywall finishing, allowing skilled workers to operate these advanced machines. By redefining traditional construction processes, Canvas aims to improve project outcomes and elevate the overall efficiency of construction operations.

Kojo

Series A in 2020
Kojo is a cloud-based construction management software company that provides an all-in-one platform for contractors to manage their material and inventory needs. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Kojo's system focuses on streamlining materials management and procurement processes, enhancing profitability for construction companies. By integrating various stakeholders, including field teams, procurement, and distributors, Kojo simplifies the supply chain through automation, facilitating the ordering and tracking of materials. This approach enables contractors to ensure timely delivery of materials to job sites, thereby improving operational efficiency.

Trade Hounds

Seed Round in 2020
Trade Hounds, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops and operates a mobile application designed for skilled tradespeople in the construction industry. The application serves as a platform for construction workers, including electricians, carpenters, HVAC technicians, and plumbers, allowing them to share their work experiences, connect with peers nationwide, and build professional profiles. Users can store and organize work photos, seek advice, and access tips to enhance their skills. Founded in 2015, Trade Hounds aims to foster a community among tradespeople and provide valuable resources to support their professional growth and development.

nPlan

Seed Round in 2018
nPlan Limited is a London-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven construction project management software. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on providing schedule certainty by utilizing machine learning technology to analyze extensive datasets of construction schedules. Its platform highlights potential risks by identifying gaps in task performance patterns and offers suggestions for optimal execution paths. Additionally, nPlan's software addresses residual issues with tailored recommendations and provides statistical risk attribution for individual activities, enabling clients to better understand uncertainties and manage risks associated with their projects. This innovative approach enhances clients' ability to effectively navigate challenges and seize opportunities within the construction industry.

EquipmentShare

Seed Round in 2014
EquipmentShare is a construction solutions provider focused on addressing industry challenges through innovative technology and equipment rental services. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes its cloud-connected platform, T3, which integrates telematics and machine hardware to provide construction and industrial companies with real-time insights into their jobsite operations. This enterprise suite of applications is compatible with various equipment brands, allowing fleet managers to monitor assets, prevent theft, and optimize machine utilization while facilitating maintenance and minimizing downtime. With a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees and 153 facilities, EquipmentShare is committed to delivering exceptional value to its customers and enhancing operational efficiency for construction professionals. The company's diverse locations include service yards, research and development sites, and dealerships, reflecting its response to the growing demand for both equipment and digital solutions in the construction industry.

CalcTree

CalcTree is a developer of a calculation management platform that aims to enhance efficiency in the engineering design and construction process. By integrating engineering teams, designs, and calculations, CalcTree addresses the challenges of data fragmentation and complexity that often plague traditional methods. The platform focuses on organizing and leveraging calculations and designs, facilitating a more streamlined approach to project management. By adopting a building information model, CalcTree enables clients to optimize their calculations and maintain easy access to connected data sets, ultimately minimizing time and reducing errors in project execution.
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