Megan Harper
In May 2025, Zurich-based construction tech startup Scalera announced the successful closure of a $6.5 million seed funding round. The investment was led by Firstminute Capital and Speedinvest, with participation from strategic angel investors, including executives from Google, founders of unicorn startups, and seasoned professionals from the construction industry.
Founded in 2023 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich by Leonardo Reinhard (CEO), Sven Affeltranger (CCO), and Federico Gossi (CTO), Scalera aims to modernize the construction procurement process through its AI-powered platform. The platform automates the parsing of complex tender documents, matches supplier catalogs to line items, and assists contractors in generating bids more efficiently. By supporting industry taxonomies such as NPK, BKP, VOB, and ÖNorm, Scalera facilitates streamlined collaboration across different national standards in Europe.
The newly secured funds will be utilized to expand Scalera’s presence in Germany and Austria, enhance its AI capabilities, and further develop its platform to address inefficiencies within public and private construction procurement.
Key Details
- Company: Scalera
- Funding: $6.5M Seed
- Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
- Investors: Firstminute Capital, Speedinvest, strategic angels from Google, unicorn startups, and the construction industry
- Use Case: AI-powered automation for construction procurement processes
