Cemex Ventures has shared its analysis of the evolution of the ConTech and CleanTech market during the first half of 2025. The figures are positive and consolidate a trend of sustained growth in investment and entrepreneurial activity, with a clear focus on technologies oriented towards productivity and automation.

During the second quarter of 2025, the sector reached an investment volume of $660.5 million, spread across 91 operations. This represents a 19% increase in invested capital and a 24% increase in the number of agreements compared to the same period the previous year.

In the first half of the year as a whole, total investment amounted to $2.023 billion, representing a 55% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The number of operations also grew to 192, 31% more than in the first half of last year.

According to the analysis, solutions focused on improving productivity have received the most investment since the beginning of the year, representing 45% of the total during the second quarter. These technologies include everything from geotechnical analysis tools to BIM platforms, digital twins, workplace safety solutions and digital bidding systems.

The area called “Future of Construction”, which groups technologies such as 3D printing, robotics, smart buildings and the automation of construction processes, has captured 30% of the total invested, which represents a significant recovery compared to previous quarters. Behind it are “Green Construction” (15%) and the “Construction Supply Chain” (10%).

It is worth noting the decline in investment in sustainable solutions , especially in the North American market, where a lower institutional priority is detected in terms of sustainability. On the other hand, Europe maintains its commitment to a greener economy and sector, although at a moderate pace.

45% of the operations in the quarter were linked to AI -based solutions. This technology continues to have a cross-cutting impact on the sector, driving improvements in productivity and efficiency in different phases of the construction cycle.

In terms of geographical distribution, North America accounted for 57% of total investment in ConTech and CleanTech during the second quarter, followed by Europe with 29%. Both regions maintain a dominant position, accumulating 86% of the operations registered in the first half of the year.

Main funding rounds

Among the most outstanding agreements of the semester we find:

• Gecko Robotics : $125 million in a Series D round. The company develops robotic and artificial intelligence solutions for the inspection and monitoring of critical infrastructure.
• AIM (Intelligent Machines) : $50 million to continue developing its automation technology for heavy machinery.
• Buildots : $45 million in a Series D round led by Qumra Capital, with participation from several international funds.

At the Barcelona ConTech Hub we closely follow the evolution of the international market, with the aim of anticipating trends, generating opportunities and strengthening the connection of the local ecosystem with the major players in the sector.