According to Nymbl Ventures quarterly report, global funding for ConTech startups has seen remarkable growth in the first quarter of 2025, up 46% year-over-year and 17% quarter-over-quarter, reaching $1.11 billion. This is the highest level of investment in the last three years, positioning ConTech as the only built environment sector to grow both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter.

Investments have been concentrated primarily in three key areas. Project management has received the most attention, with investment rounds in growth-stage startups averaging over $34 million. This focus reflects an interest in improving efficiency and transparency during project execution.

Financial and insurance solutions for construction have also registered significant investments, with more than 213 million raised this quarter. This type of technology facilitates the management of economic flows and reduces risks, a key aspect in a sector as complex and cyclical as construction.

Finally, pre-construction and design platforms, which help anticipate and optimize projects before they begin, have attracted more than $140 million. These solutions, increasingly integrated with artificial intelligence, are gaining relevance to increase the likelihood of success and reduce deviations during construction.

Another key factor is the rise of artificial intelligence : almost half (46%) of the capital invested in ConTech in the first quarter of 2025 has been allocated to startups with AI-based solutions, almost doubling the participation of this type of company compared to the previous year.

The report also highlights that 72% of investments have involved corporate investors, who play a key role in accelerating the adoption of these technologies by companies in the sector. In addition, later-stage (post-Series B) funding rounds have grown significantly, indicating that many startups are moving beyond the initial phase and demonstrating growth and consolidation.

These data reinforce the vitality and growing attractiveness of the ConTech sector at a time when technological innovation is key to transforming the construction industry.

Check out the full report at this link: Nymbl Take: Q1 2025 Market Insights.