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019 | Scaling VC Knowledge in AEC Tech | Software Fatigue Warning Signs | Working Capital ROI Formula | Strategic Co-Investor Selection
About This Episode
In this focused discussion, Patric Hellermann shares critical insights on emerging challenges in construction tech adoption and introduces Foundamental's strategic approach to evaluating AEC tech startups. The episode offers valuable perspectives on software implementation trends and working capital optimization in construction technology.
In This Episode
An eye-opening discussion about software fatigue in construction, highlighted by conversations with executives at major global contractors who are considering a hiatus on new software purchases - a potential emerging trend that could reshape technology adoption across the AEC industry
A comprehensive breakdown of Foundamental's internal formula for evaluating working capital ROI in AEC tech startups, with specific emphasis on how different business models (SaaS, marketplace, OaaS, FinTech) require distinct approaches to working capital management
A strategic analysis of how working capital can be leveraged to achieve higher margins and accelerate sales cycles, including real-world benchmarking metrics and implementation strategies for construction tech companies
An examination of how working capital requirements vary across different business models, with particular focus on why SaaS companies typically require minimal working capital while marketplace and FinTech platforms can use it as a strategic advantage for growth
Timestamps
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:01) - Software fatigue in construction industry
(01:15) - Working capital ROI formula
(02:05) - Benchmarking and implementation strategies
(02:15) - Conclusion and wrap-up
Connect With Us
Referenced Practical Nerds Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/478xqYJSprlHmxCK4DsIU1?si=b64f4e80751943b3
Software Fatigue in Construction: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aecvc_constructiontech-digitaltransformation-innovation-activity-7295814281776779264-DsLW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEwSjLMBzJTwB83CKSqlGKqUSCjivxKjGps
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fvTj23GIMlAT6CCm4t1lT
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/aec-vc/id1740915855
Foundamental: https://www.foundamental.com/
Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/aec-vc-7186650851766083584/
Patric Hellermann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aecvc/
Web: https://aecvc.com/
#ConstructionTech #WorkingCapital #SoftwareAdoption
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By Patric HellermannAbout This Episode
In this focused discussion, Patric Hellermann shares critical insights on emerging challenges in construction tech adoption and introduces Foundamental's strategic approach to evaluating AEC tech startups. The episode offers valuable perspectives on software implementation trends and working capital optimization in construction technology.
In This Episode
An eye-opening discussion about software fatigue in construction, highlighted by conversations with executives at major global contractors who are considering a hiatus on new software purchases - a potential emerging trend that could reshape technology adoption across the AEC industry
A comprehensive breakdown of Foundamental's internal formula for evaluating working capital ROI in AEC tech startups, with specific emphasis on how different business models (SaaS, marketplace, OaaS, FinTech) require distinct approaches to working capital management
A strategic analysis of how working capital can be leveraged to achieve higher margins and accelerate sales cycles, including real-world benchmarking metrics and implementation strategies for construction tech companies
An examination of how working capital requirements vary across different business models, with particular focus on why SaaS companies typically require minimal working capital while marketplace and FinTech platforms can use it as a strategic advantage for growth
Timestamps
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:01) - Software fatigue in construction industry
(01:15) - Working capital ROI formula
(02:05) - Benchmarking and implementation strategies
(02:15) - Conclusion and wrap-up
Connect With Us
Referenced Practical Nerds Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/478xqYJSprlHmxCK4DsIU1?si=b64f4e80751943b3
Software Fatigue in Construction: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aecvc_constructiontech-digitaltransformation-innovation-activity-7295814281776779264-DsLW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEwSjLMBzJTwB83CKSqlGKqUSCjivxKjGps
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fvTj23GIMlAT6CCm4t1lT
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/aec-vc/id1740915855
Foundamental: https://www.foundamental.com/
Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/aec-vc-7186650851766083584/
Patric Hellermann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aecvc/
Web: https://aecvc.com/
#ConstructionTech #WorkingCapital #SoftwareAdoption