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Veyor Raises $10.5M in Series A for Logistics Software
Australian startup Veyor raised $10.5 million in Series A funding to build logistics software digitizing site logistics, materials coordination, delivery scheduling, driver tracking, and loading dock management for construction. This funding supports expansion in construction tech amid sector growth.
Gropyus Secures €100M for Modular Timber Buildings
Austrian startup Gropyus raised €100 million to design and build affordable, eco-friendly multistory timber-hybrid buildings using digital robotic factories, aiming for 3,500 apartments yearly. Their total equity now exceeds €400 million.
The funding boosts sustainable construction innovation.
Skema.ai Lands Seed Funding for Generative Design
Atlanta-based Skema.ai raised undisclosed seed funding for a generative design solution that creates coordinated, engineering-aware BIM models and reusable design component libraries. This aids firms in efficient project development.
It highlights AI's role in design startups.
Groundhawk Raises €2M for Underground Mapping
Finnish startup Groundhawk secured €2 million in seed funding for underground mapping providing centimeter-accurate 3D as-built documentation of cables recorded during open trenches. This enhances construction data accuracy.
It addresses infrastructure challenges.
Humand Raises $66M Series A for Deskless Worker HR
Californian startup Humand raised $66 million in Series A for an HR platform serving deskless workers in construction with communication, benefits, training, and more. It acts as a single hub for these industries.
Funding supports scaling in labor-intensive sectors.
Artemis Secures $6M for Solar Installer Software
Houston startup Artemis raised $6 million for software aiding solar and battery installers with rapid system designs, production estimates, permit automation, and expansion to roofing/HVAC. They sold their installation business to focus on SaaS.
This pivots toward software scalability.
Tech Layoffs Hit 45,000 in March 2026, 20% AI-Related
Global tech layoffs reached 45,000 in March 2026, with over 9,200 linked to AI and automation, led by Block's 4,000 cuts to shift toward AI capabilities. Seattle and San Francisco saw major impacts from firms like Amazon and Microsoft.
Projections suggest up to 264,730 cuts by year-end.
Block Cuts 4,000 Jobs to Focus on AI Strategy
Block laid off 4,000 employees, reducing workforce from 10,000 to 6,000, as AI tools handle more tasks, per CEO Jack Dorsey. This is not due to financial issues but strategic AI pivot.
It tops AI-driven layoff lists.
Livspace Lays Off 1,000 to Accelerate AI Adoption
Singapore's Livspace cut 1,000 jobs to push AI in its digital interior-design marketplace for faster, personalized services. Executives frame it as a tech-driven platform shift.
This reflects broader startup efficiency moves.
80% of AI-Native Startups Predict Job Growth
A survey of 95 early-stage startups shows 80% of AI-native ones expect sector job growth, versus 30% for non-AI users. AI firms are more likely to raise funding and scale teams.
Nearly 80% use AI in products or operations.
Amazon Invests Additional $21B in Spain for AI and Data Centers
Amazon announced $21 billion (18 billion euros) more investment in Spain for data centers and AI, totaling 33.7 billion euros. This boosts regional tech infrastructure.
It supports entrepreneurship in cloud and AI.