At a Glance
Built Worlds is a Chicago-based venture capital firm and innovation platform that specializes in construction technology and built environment startups. The firm operates as both an investor and industry connector, providing portfolio companies with access to established players in the construction and real estate sectors. Built Worlds focuses primarily on seed and Series A stage investments in SaaS, AI, and enterprise technology companies that are transforming how buildings and infrastructure are designed, constructed, and maintained. What distinguishes Built Worlds is their dual approach of combining capital investment with market access, leveraging their network of industry relationships to help startups gain traction with potential customers and partners. The firm regularly hosts events and creates content to foster connections within the construction technology ecosystem, positioning themselves as thought leaders in the proptech and contech space.
“Investing in technology companies that are digitizing and modernizing the construction and built environment industries.”
Built Worlds primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Built Worlds is headquartered in Chicago, IL. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Built Worlds focuses on investments in SaaS, AI, Enterprise. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Built Worlds's typical investment check size ranges from $250K to $2M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Built Worlds manages approximately $30M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
