
Suffolk Technologies
Description
Suffolk Technologies is the dedicated venture capital arm of Suffolk, one of the largest and most innovative building contractors in the United States. Based in Boston, the firm strategically invests in early-stage startups, typically from Seed to Series B, that are developing solutions for the built environment. Their investment thesis centers on addressing critical challenges and fostering innovation across construction, real estate, smart cities, and sustainability sectors, leveraging Suffolk's deep industry expertise and operational insights.
The firm's unique position as a corporate venture capital fund allows it to offer more than just capital; it provides portfolio companies with unparalleled access to a vast network, real-world testing environments, and strategic guidance from a leading industry player. Suffolk Technologies actively seeks out disruptive technologies that can enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability within the construction and real estate value chains. Their initial investments typically range from $250,000 to $5,000,000, demonstrating a commitment to supporting promising ventures at crucial growth stages.
Suffolk Technologies has built a robust portfolio of over 30 companies, each contributing to the advancement of the built environment. This strategic approach has yielded significant success, with their portfolio companies collectively raising over $1.5 billion in follow-on funding from various investors. This substantial follow-on investment underscores the quality and potential of the startups Suffolk Technologies identifies and supports, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the PropTech and ConTech investment landscape.
Investor Profile
Suffolk Technologies has backed more than 41 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Australia, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Construction, Software, SaaS.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $250K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (24%)
- Series A (24%)
- Series B (20%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Pre Seed (10%)
- Series C (5%)
- Series D (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (85%)
- Australia (5%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
- Canada (2%)
- Israel (2%)
Industry Focus
- Construction
- Software
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Real Estate
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Machine Learning
- Service Industry
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