Bolsterup Secures €500K Seed Round Led by Uni.Fund to Digitally Transform the Construction Industry
Bolsterup, the leading digital ecosystem revolutionizing the construction industry, has successfully closed a €500,000 seed funding round led by Uni.Fund, a prominent venture capital firm backing high-potential tech startups in Europe. This investment marks a significant milestone in Bolsterup’s journey to modernize how construction professionals showcase their work, connect with key stakeholders, and unlock new business opportunities.
Empowering the Construction Industry with Digital Innovation
Bolsterup is redefining the way architects, engineers, developers and construction suppliers interact and collaborate. Bolsterup seamlessly connects demand and supply for upcoming projects through smart matchmaking, leveraging AI-powered portfolios and a vast centralized digital blueprint of completed and upcoming projects. By analyzing data on teams, products, and past collaborations, Bolsterup delivers best-fit solutions that drive efficiency and growth. With over 400 paying customers across Cyprus, Greece, and the UAE, Bolsterup has already demonstrated strong market validation, reaching an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of €200K, just one year after its launch.
Fueling Growth, Expansion, and AI-Driven Product Innovation
The newly secured funding will accelerate Bolsterup’s expansion into new markets, with a strategic focus on Dubai and the broader MENA region. It will also enable the company to enhance its core technology, integrating advanced AI/ML capabilities to further automate project data gathering, streamline user engagement, and refine Bolsterup’s smart matchmaking engine to facilitate optimal connections between professionals, projects, and suppliers.
Additionally, Bolsterup plans to introduce AI-driven enterprise solutions designed to transform how industry professionals access and utilize data. The company will be developing AI Agents that will empower enterprise customers by automating data discovery, facilitating team assembly and intelligent matchmaking, enhancing decision-making processes, and generating leads for suppliers. These AI Agents will be helping demand-side users gain efficiency and cost savings while enabling supply-side stakeholders to discover new opportunities and generate high-quality leads.
“Our mission is to bring the construction industry into the digital age by making project data and professional connections more accessible, transparent, and valuable. With Uni.Fund’s backing, we are well-positioned to expand our reach, scale our AI-driven innovations, and establish Bolsterup as the go-to platform for the built environment,” said Joanna Krashia, CEO & Co-founder of Bolsterup.
Investor Confidence in a Fast-Growing Market
Uni.Fund’s investment underscores the immense potential of Bolsterup to address critical industry challenges through technology. As Sotiris Papantonopoulos-Mantopoulos, Partner at Uni.Fund, stated:
“Bolsterup is transforming how professionals in the construction industry connect, collaborate, and grow their businesses. The company has built a strong foundation with early traction and a clear roadmap for expansion. We are excited to support the team as they take Bolsterup to the next level.”
The Future of Construction is Digital – Join Us
Bolsterup’s vision goes beyond digital representation of projects and professionals and products. The platform is evolving into a comprehensive AI-powered hub for construction companies, offering unparalleled insights, engagement tools, and smart recommendations to drive business growth. As the company scales, it invites industry stakeholders, partners, and investors to join this journey toward a smarter, more connected construction industry.
For more information, visit www.bolsterup.co or contact press@bolsterup.co.
About Bolsterup
Bolsterup is a cutting-edge proptech SaaS platform that centralizes construction project and product data, connects professionals, and enhances collaboration in the built environment. Through AI-driven insights and smart matchmaking, and enterprise-focused AI Agents, Bolsterup empowers architects, engineers, developers, and suppliers to showcase their work, expand their networks, and create new business opportunities.
