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We can lead, and we are happy to follow. As an active investor we normally ask for a board seat or an observer role. We never ask for exclusivity or special treatment.
Construct Venture was founded in 2018 by AF Gruppen and OBOS, two of Norway’s leading companies in construction, infrastructure and real estate.
We know the industry, its acronyms and how projects really run. We put all of it to work for founders in ConTech and PropTech, and we aim to move at the same speed as the startups we back.
Meet the team
One of Norway’s leading contracting and industrial groups, working across civil engineering, construction, energy, environment, property and offshore in Norway and Sweden.
afgruppen.no
Norway’s largest housing developer. A cooperative owned by its members since 1929, also active in banking, property management and real estate.
obos.noWe take an active role in scaling our portfolio companies. Our goal is to be the preferred partner for early-stage tech startups in ConTech and PropTech.
We can lead, and we are happy to follow. As an active investor we normally ask for a board seat or an observer role. We never ask for exclusivity or special treatment.
Through our partners, founders get access to real projects to test technology and trial concepts at scale.
Our partners cover everything from planning and design, via construction, to management, operations and maintenance.
We are not limited by geography but focus on the Nordics, and on startups elsewhere that see potential in working with Nordic players.
Companies in early commercialisation, with a product in its final testing phase and a clear customer base.
Ideally some traction already: pilots, paying customers or other clear interest.
Committed founders with complementary skills and the drive to build a leading global company.
A market big enough to scale the business relatively quickly.
Relevance for our partners, so our network and domain knowledge can help you succeed.
As a financial investor, we also look for the potential for an attractive return.
Solvera develops AI-native software for engineering design, helping engineers in construction and infrastructure work faster and with fewer errors.

Rucoria is a collaboration platform made for residential construction, bringing real estate developers, building contractors and home buyers together in one place.

Ditio digitises the flow of information in building and construction projects. By capturing what happens on site in real time, it makes everyday work more efficient and transparent.

Reduzer develops software for greenhouse gas reporting, emission reduction and optimisation in construction, infrastructure and real estate.

Findable is a SaaS platform that uses AI and machine learning to automate document workflows. Building owners, operators and general contractors spend less time on manual work and get better documentation for running their buildings.

7Analytics uses AI and machine learning to model and predict flooding, reducing the risk of climate-related flood damage to energy infrastructure and construction. Next, it will use the same insight to model other nature risks, such as landslides and biodiversity.

Vixel makes VREX, a tool for working together on BIM and CAD models in virtual reality, linked to your issue management systems. Better reviews in less time mean fewer costly mistakes and less travel.

AugmentCity develops digital twin technology for sustainable urban planning, with 3D visualisation and simulation tools that help cities plan efficient, eco-friendly development.

Parqio helps make better use of existing mobility infrastructure such as garages, with garage door openers, access control and an easy-to-use administration tool.

NoiseSmart helps prevent hearing loss at work. Its Smart Alert gives each worker real-time feedback on their own noise exposure, so workers and safety teams can spot risky patterns early. The technology builds on research at SINTEF.

OSC builds simulators for maritime and offshore operations, from crane and heavy lift to ROV, subsea and mooring. Everything runs in one simulation environment, from a single laptop to a full simulator centre, so teams can plan operations, test engineering and train crews before work starts on site.
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Jan has over 15 years of experience in finance, investments, and business development. He possesses extensive experience in venture capital as a strategic investor, having established Corporate Ventures. Jan also has significant experience in board work and operational support for several growth companies.
Michael brings experience from transactions, restructuring and value creation, including a period as interim CFO of a growth company. As a co-founder, Michael has raised capital and negotiated investment agreements with industrial partners.
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