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The APAC finalists are already out. But what’s next? 👀 While the first six startups get ready to take the stage in Singapore this September, the Construction Startup Competition 2026 is far from over. The Cemex Ventures team, together with our partners, is already working behind the scenes to select the startups that will join us at our next two stops: Trimble Inc. Dimensions in Las Vegas 🇺🇸 and RECOTECH in Helsinki 🇫🇮. And yes, as Miguel Carralón Zornoza reminds us in the video, that means working through the summer break too. ☀️ More startups. More pitches. Two more stages. Want to know who’s next? Stay tuned. We’ll be sharing more soon. Cemex Ventures · Building and Construction Authority Singapore · Caterpillar Inc. · Dysruptek · Ferrovial · Hilti Venture · Leonard · NOVA by Saint-Gobain · Trimble Inc. and Zacua Ventures #ConstructionStartupCompetition #ConTech #Startups

Where is smart money betting on construction? The answer is becoming increasingly clear. In H1 2026: 📈 39% of all investment went into technologies that enhance productivity. 🤖 AI, robotics and next-generation construction captured 24%. 📦 Supply chain solutions accounted for 34%. 🌱 Meanwhile, Green Construction represented just 3% of invested capital. The data tells a bigger story than funding alone. Investors aren't simply backing more startups. They're backing technologies that solve measurable industry challenges, and they're doing it with greater conviction than ever before. 📊 Which of these four themes do you believe will create the biggest impact over the next five years? 👇 Share your thoughts below. 🔗 Full Q2 & H1 2026 ConTech Investment Report in the first comment.

🚀 798 applications. One clear message: construction innovation is accelerating. The 10th edition of the Construction Startup Competition has officially closed with a record-breaking 798 startup applications, the highest number in the competition's history and 40.3% more than last year. 📈 Behind this milestone is something even bigger than the numbers. It confirms that founders across the world are building solutions to tackle construction's biggest challenges, from productivity and digitalization to sustainability and advanced manufacturing, and that collaboration between startups and industry leaders has never been more important. This year we received applications from 62 countries, including a remarkable 181% increase from Asia & Oceania, reinforcing the Competition's role as a global gateway connecting innovators with leading corporates, investors, and strategic partners. A huge thank you to every startup that applied and to our partners for making this milestone possible. The next chapter starts now. 🌍 See you at our international Pitch Days in #Singapore, #LasVegas, and #Helsinki. Cemex Ventures · Building and Construction Authority Singapore · Caterpillar Inc. · Dysruptek · Ferrovial · Hilti Venture · Leonard · NOVA by Saint-Gobain · Trimble Inc. and Zacua Ventures #ConstructionStartupCompetition #ConTech #ConstructionInnovation #OpenInnovation #BuiltEnvironment #ClimateTech #PropTech #SmartBuildings #SmartManufacturing #VentureCapital #Startups #Innovation #CemexVentures

🚧 $1B is back in ConTech. And AI is leading the way. Q2 2026 marked a turning point for construction technology investment: 💰 $1.03B invested 🤖 70% of deals involved AI-enabled startups 📈 Bigger rounds. Fewer deals. Higher conviction. The market isn't slowing down,it's becoming more selective, more strategic, and more focused on technologies that solve real industry challenges. Curious where capital is flowing and what it means for the future of the built world? 🔗 Read our full Q2 & H1 2026 ConTech Investment Report: https://lnkd.in/ejtxQ__U

#ConstructionStartupCompetition is more alive than ever. 🚀 The application phase may be over, but the journey is just getting started. Our #PitchDays kick off in #Singapore on September 2, 2026, at International Built Environment Week (IBEW) , where some of the most promising construction startups from around the world will take the stage to present their solutions to leading investors, corporate innovators and industry leaders shaping the future of the built environment. Over the coming weeks, we’ll reveal this year’s finalists, introduce our jury, and share more exciting news about what’s ahead. Stay tuned. The best is yet to come. Cemex Ventures · Building and Construction Authority Singapore · Caterpillar Inc. · Dysruptek · Ferrovial · Hilti Venture · Leonard · NOVA by Saint-Gobain · Trimble Inc. and Zacua Ventures

$1B in a single quarter. That's ConTech investment in Q2 2026, a 30% jump year-over-year, even as deal count fell. Our Investments & Partnerships Manager, Miguel Carralón Zornoza , breaks down the 3 deals that defined the quarter and what they signal about where the industry is heading. 🎥 Watch below, then head to the link in comments for the full H1 2026 breakdown: sectors, geographies, and the M&A wave reshaping construction tech. #ConstructionTech #VentureCapital #ConTech #Q2Report #H1Report