Top 50 list and report spotlights the most innovative and groundbreaking startups to watch
CEMEX Ventures, the corporate venture capital (CVC) and open innovation unit of Cemex, released today the list of the most promising construction technology (Contech) startups of 2025 according to the corporate venture capital’s four strategic focus areas: Green Construction (sustainability), Enhanced Productivity (efficiency), Construction Supply Chain (agility), and Future of Construction (disruption).
Since Contech's investment peak in 2021, the industry has experienced a shift, adopting a more selective approach to funding and a stronger focus on solutions that address the sector’s most pressing challenges. The 6th edition of Cemex Ventures’ Top 50 list includes a comprehensive report featuring an analysis of industry insights for 2024 and a forecast on innovation and investment trends for 2025.
Last year, Contech’s investment totalled US$3.1 billion across 325 deals, marking an approximate 38% increase in the number of deals and only a 2.3% rise in the total amount invested compared with 2023. This growth occurred despite uncertain macroeconomic forces that impacted funding across the board, which demonstrates that investors remain confident in the industry’s potential.
In 2024, deals related to Enhanced Productivity dominated, making up 47% of total deals, followed in second place by Green Construction with 24% of deals. The demand for digital and sustainable solutions underscores the construction industry's drive for digital transformation and its commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.
‘Throughout 2024, our investment experts evaluated the most prominent emerging trends and collaborated with startups across the globe to identify disruptive innovations. Our objective is to invest in solutions that align with our vision of accelerating transformation in the construction sector,’ said Gonzalo Galindo, head of Cemex Ventures.
‘Our Top 50 Contech Startups list and report offer a strategic view of the sector’s progress, highlighting key investments and the adoption of new technologies while providing a complete picture of the construction startup ecosystem.’
Cemex say the startups featured in this year’s Top 50 Contech Startups list hail from around the globe yet share a common goal: transforming the construction industry. For the full list of the Top 50 Contech Startups 2025 and to download the report, click here.
