Observed Signal · Aug 19, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Wavemaker Ventures · Impact: 4/5
Neocrete Cuts Both Carbon and Cost of Concrete at Commercial Scale, Backed by US$3.5M from Wavemaker Ventures, Temasek Trust’s C3H and Icehouse Ventures
Wavemaker Ventures, Temasek Trust’s C3H and Icehouse Ventures have backed Neocrete with US$3.5 million to scale supply through Europe and the USA, while deepening deployment in Southeast Asia. Proving that decarbonising concrete does not have to add cost, Readymix Brunei is...
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Crane Venture Partners raises €419 million for global expansion
London-based venture capital firm Crane Venture Partners has raised €419 million ($484 million) across four investment vehicles to expand its operations across Europe, APAC, and the US. The funds include Crane III at €146 million, Crane APAC I at €129 million, Crane US I at €86 million, and Crane Opportunity Fund at €56 million. The firm also announced a partnership with MassMutual Ventures to create an inception-to-Seed venture platform, deepening their ongoing collaboration. Crane, founded in 2015, focuses on backing founders from inception to Seed stage and maintains a presence as Partners in their portfolio companies. The raise comes amid sustained capital formation among European venture investors in 2026.
‘Supermaterials’ startup eyes US expansion with Silicon Valley office
A Mercia-backed startup that has found a novel way to make advanced heat-resistant materials is targeting further US expansion with a new Silicon Valley office.
Belgian Construction Tech Spotable Raises €4M for Expansion
Spotable, a Ghent-based construction technology startup, has secured €4 million in seed funding. The investment, arranged by The Harbour, includes participation from Jonas Dhaenens (team.blue), Christophe Morbee (NewSchool.vc), the family office of Hilde Cloostermans and Philip Corens, and Arne Vandendriessche. Founded in 2024, Spotable develops AI-powered software for roofers to digitize measuring and quoting processes. The platform uses geographic data to create 3D building models, calculate material quantities, generate quotes, and support ordering. The company plans to use the funds for product development and international expansion, targeting France and Germany after initial success in Belgium and the Netherlands, and is also entering the US market.
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