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Building my own house made me realize how broken construction supply chains are - Saudi BRKZ founder's story sounds familiar?
In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explored how Saudi BRKZ secured $17M Series A funding for their construction materials marketplace, bringing their total raise to $22.5M in just two years.
We discussed how emerging markets like Saudi Arabia present unique opportunities for construction tech marketplaces that wouldn't work in Western markets, due to their concentrated demand and fragmented supply.
We also got fascinating insights from Patric on why having 1,100 suppliers might not be the most efficient strategy for a construction materials marketplace, and why the "cloud manufacturer" model could be more effective.
Tune in to learn about:
✅ Why Saudi Arabia's construction tech scene is heating up
✅ The difference between managed marketplaces and cloud manufacturers
✅ How venture debt can be smartly used in profitable marketplace models
✅ Why expanding to 40 cities quickly might raise questions for investors
Listen to the full episode on Spotify to hear our deep dive into construction tech marketplaces and emerging market opportunities.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Insights
01:55 Exploring Construction Tech Opportunities
05:01 Understanding Bricks and Its Business Model
09:56 Supply Chain Dynamics in Emerging Markets
15:08 Funding Strategies and Market Expansion
20:06 Debt Financing and Working Capital Management
23:51 The Role of Debt in Business Growth
24:18 Evaluating Investment Metrics
25:10 Understanding Unit Economics
26:31 Investment Opportunities in Saudi Arabia
28:11 Optimism in the Construction Industry
29:39 Navigating Customer Relationships in Startups
30:00 The Challenge of Custom Solutions
35:34 The Importance of Long-Term Relationships
36:18 Technology Integration in Construction
39:02 The Future of Construction Technology
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By Bricks And Bytes, Patric Hellermann, Dustin DevanBuilding my own house made me realize how broken construction supply chains are - Saudi BRKZ founder's story sounds familiar?
In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explored how Saudi BRKZ secured $17M Series A funding for their construction materials marketplace, bringing their total raise to $22.5M in just two years.
We discussed how emerging markets like Saudi Arabia present unique opportunities for construction tech marketplaces that wouldn't work in Western markets, due to their concentrated demand and fragmented supply.
We also got fascinating insights from Patric on why having 1,100 suppliers might not be the most efficient strategy for a construction materials marketplace, and why the "cloud manufacturer" model could be more effective.
Tune in to learn about:
✅ Why Saudi Arabia's construction tech scene is heating up
✅ The difference between managed marketplaces and cloud manufacturers
✅ How venture debt can be smartly used in profitable marketplace models
✅ Why expanding to 40 cities quickly might raise questions for investors
Listen to the full episode on Spotify to hear our deep dive into construction tech marketplaces and emerging market opportunities.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Insights
01:55 Exploring Construction Tech Opportunities
05:01 Understanding Bricks and Its Business Model
09:56 Supply Chain Dynamics in Emerging Markets
15:08 Funding Strategies and Market Expansion
20:06 Debt Financing and Working Capital Management
23:51 The Role of Debt in Business Growth
24:18 Evaluating Investment Metrics
25:10 Understanding Unit Economics
26:31 Investment Opportunities in Saudi Arabia
28:11 Optimism in the Construction Industry
29:39 Navigating Customer Relationships in Startups
30:00 The Challenge of Custom Solutions
35:34 The Importance of Long-Term Relationships
36:18 Technology Integration in Construction
39:02 The Future of Construction Technology
----------------
Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. Forever : https://bricks-bytes.beehiiv.com/subscribe
---------------
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricks-bytes/
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bricksbytespod
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmNbunUTIIQDzbJgGJt9_Zg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricksbytes/
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#podcast #construction #constructionindustry #bricksandbytes #startups #architecture #design #civilengineering #engineering #constructiontechnology #engineer #architect #civilengineer #concrete #podcaster #podcasting #entrepreneur #podcasts #podcastlife #startups #entrepreneurship