Concrete Ventures

Concrete Ventures operates as a specialized early-stage investment firm headquartered in London, focusing exclusively on transformative technologies within the built environment sector. The firm strategically partners with ambitious founders who possess strong technical backgrounds and real estate expertise, providing both capital and industry-specific guidance. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying disruptive solutions that address fundamental challenges in construction, property management, and urban development ecosystems.

The Concrete team brings decades of combined experience spanning proptech, construction technology, and digital transformation within traditional real estate markets. Their portfolio typically includes startups developing solutions in areas such as smart building technologies, sustainable construction materials, IoT applications for facility management, and AI-driven property analytics platforms. This sector-specific approach allows them to offer portfolio companies more than just financial backing—they provide contextual insights that generalist investors often lack.

What distinguishes Concrete from other venture firms is their dual emphasis on technological innovation and practical market application. They work closely with founders during the critical early stages, helping refine business models and product-market fit specifically for the complex built environment industry. Their extensive network includes relationships with major property developers, construction firms, and real estate investment trusts, creating valuable pathways for startups to secure pilot projects and initial customers.

Concrete typically invests at pre-seed through Series A stages, with initial investments ranging from £250,000 to £2 million, and reserves for follow-on funding. Their hands-on approach includes regular strategic advisory sessions, recruitment assistance for key technical and business development roles, and introductions to potential clients and partners. The firm maintains a deliberately focused portfolio strategy, allowing them to dedicate significant attention to each venture while fostering cross-portfolio collaboration among complementary proptech innovations.