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BuildTech VC

BuildTech VC

San Mateo, Californiabuildtech.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 .

Year Founded

2022

Portfolio Companies

8

Investments

BuildTech VC investments
CompanyDateStageLead
MatterhaulMar 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
HyWatts Inc.Dec 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
RainStick ShowerJul 2024SeedCo-investor
HigharcFeb 2024Series B-
Arx City, Inc.Oct 2022SeedCo-investor

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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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Mateo, California
Year Founded2022

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