From acquiring enough capital to finding the right customer, AEC startups have a number of obstacles standing in their way, but with an industry-wide explosion of new technology, there has also never been so much opportunity for those companies to flourish.

In this episode, we are talking all things VC funding in the AEC industry with Alice Leung, Principal at Brick & Mortar Ventures. With career experience in construction, Alice brings a fresh, blended perspective to the conversation to explore what VC firms look for in potential startups to invest in, how startups can differentiate themselves, and how to get involved yourself and help build the future of construction.

We discuss:

The relationship between tech adoption and the culture of construction
Current challenges facing AEC startups
How to connect startups with the right potential customers
How angel investing is impacting startups
Where AEC startups should put their focus right now

Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

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