tomorrow is built
The world is urbanizing.
Systems are changing.
We help create what's next.
The world is urbanizing.
Systems are changing.
We help create what's next.
About us
About us
About us
We are an early stage VC and venture studio for UrbanTech.
We are an early stage VC and venture studio for UrbanTech.
We back early-stage startups transforming the built environment with construction technology, climate innovation, and urban infrastructure solutions.
Our portfolio reimagines how we design, build, power, and manage cities, with software, data, and industrial intelligence.
With Drees & Sommer as a strategic investor, startups gain instant market access and deep domain expertise.
Our Principles
Our Principles
Our Principles
The strategic focus drives ROI
by investing in key industries, tech trends, and business models to secure lasting competitive advantages.
The strategic focus drives ROI
by investing in key industries, tech trends, and business models to secure lasting competitive advantages.
The strategic focus drives ROI
by investing in key industries, tech trends, and business models to secure lasting competitive advantages.
Early stage investment
fuels innovation by supporting emerging technologies and scalable business models for long-term growth.
Early stage investment
fuels innovation by supporting emerging technologies and scalable business models for long-term growth.
Early stage investment
fuels innovation by supporting emerging technologies and scalable business models for long-term growth.
Build first
emphasizes creating tangible solutions early to accelerate learning, adoption, and market impact.
Build first
emphasizes creating tangible solutions early to accelerate learning, adoption, and market impact.
Build first
emphasizes creating tangible solutions early to accelerate learning, adoption, and market impact.
What we do
What we do
What we do
Builders First.
Backed by Expertise.
Builders First.
Backed by Expertise.
Co-Creation
We co-create with founders
We team up with industry experts and founders to co-create startups from scratch. From early validation to MVP to spinout—we bring market insight, corporate access, and product firepower.
Categories
Commercial
Growth
Market Access
Product
Tech
Brand
6+
We co-create with founders
Investment Fund
We invest in Seed to Series A
We invest at multiple stages in startups transforming how we design, build, power, and manage urban systems. We back teams with domain depth and clear early traction—and plug them into our ecosystem of real estate, infrastructure, and energy partners.
Categories
Investment
Strategy
Operational
Analytics & reporting
Platform
6+
We invest in Seed to Series A
Build-First
We launch ventures end-to-end
With our in-house studio team, we launch ventures that solve systemic problems in construction, climate, and cities. We own the process—from idea shaping and tech development to first customers and hiring the founding team.
Categories
Lean Startup
Growth
Tech
Development
4+
We launch ventures end-to-end
Co-Creation
We co-create with founders
We team up with industry experts and founders to co-create startups from scratch. From early validation to MVP to spinout—we bring market insight, corporate access, and product firepower.
Categories
Commercial
Growth
Market Access
Product
Tech
Brand
6+
We co-create with founders
Investment Fund
We invest in Seed to Series A
We invest at multiple stages in startups transforming how we design, build, power, and manage urban systems. We back teams with domain depth and clear early traction—and plug them into our ecosystem of real estate, infrastructure, and energy partners.
Categories
Investment
Strategy
Operational
Analytics & reporting
Platform
6+
We invest in Seed to Series A
Build-First
We launch ventures end-to-end
With our in-house studio team, we launch ventures that solve systemic problems in construction, climate, and cities. We own the process—from idea shaping and tech development to first customers and hiring the founding team.
Categories
Lean Startup
Growth
Tech
Development
4+
We launch ventures end-to-end
Co-Creation
We co-create with founders
We team up with industry experts and founders to co-create startups from scratch. From early validation to MVP to spinout—we bring market insight, corporate access, and product firepower.
Categories
Commercial
Growth
Market Access
Product
Tech
Brand
6+
We co-create with founders
Investment Fund
We invest in Seed to Series A
We invest at multiple stages in startups transforming how we design, build, power, and manage urban systems. We back teams with domain depth and clear early traction—and plug them into our ecosystem of real estate, infrastructure, and energy partners.
Categories
Investment
Strategy
Operational
Analytics & reporting
Platform
6+
We invest in Seed to Series A
Build-First
We launch ventures end-to-end
With our in-house studio team, we launch ventures that solve systemic problems in construction, climate, and cities. We own the process—from idea shaping and tech development to first customers and hiring the founding team.
Categories
Lean Startup
Growth
Tech
Development
4+
We launch ventures end-to-end
Portfolio
Portfolio
Portfolio
We focus on operational edge, not hype. Building and investing with domain experts and validating fast.
We focus on operational edge, not hype. Building and investing with domain experts and validating fast.
We’re founders, engineers & operators.
We’re founders, engineers & operators.
Newest trends and insights from our team.
Newest trends and insights from our team.
Stay informed about our latest projects, trends, and industry insights.
Let’s talk.
Let’s talk.
Whether you’re a founder, corporate partner, or investor — if you're solving meaningful urban problems with technology, we want to hear from you.
Whether you’re a founder, corporate partner, or investor — if you're solving meaningful urban problems with technology, we want to hear from you.