BuildTech VC
Overview
BuildTech VC is a venture capital investment firm that invests in the construction and real estate technology, software, software-enabled hardware, new materials, and environment sectors . They back visionary founders from idea to impact, connecting them with industry partners to test and refine solutions, then helping them scale globally for lasting change .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higharc | Feb 2024 | Series B | - |
| HyWatts Inc. | Dec 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Matterhaul | Mar 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| RemBrain | Aug 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Arx City, Inc. | Oct 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Dennis Steigerwalt
Co-Founder
Roman Smolevskiy
Co-Founder
Sam Ruben
Co-Founder Senior Sustainability Advisor
Alexey Dubov
Founding Partner
Asset Abdualiyev
Founding Partner
Afonso Moreirão Pires
Investor
Juan Mason
Investor
Kiran Jain
Investor
Simon Ryschka
Angel Investor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is BuildTech VC based?
BuildTech VC is headquartered in San Mateo, California, United States.
When was BuildTech VC founded?
BuildTech VC was founded in 2022.
How many portfolio companies does BuildTech VC have?
BuildTech VC has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in BuildTech VC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Higharc, HyWatts Inc., Matterhaul, RemBrain, Arx City, Inc..
What was BuildTech VC's most recent investment shown here?
BuildTech VC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Matterhaul in 2026.
What sectors does BuildTech VC focus on?
BuildTech VC focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does BuildTech VC focus on?
BuildTech VC typically invests at the Early stage.
What is BuildTech VC's AUM?
BuildTech VC's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.