Lyon-based Vizcab Secures €5M Funding to Revolutionize Net-Zero Construction with AI

Lyon-based SaaS platform Vizcab has successfully raised €5 million in Series A funding, spearheaded by KOMPAS VC, a forward-thinking venture capital firm specializing in the decarbonization of the built environment and manufacturing. The round also saw participation from Rise PropTech Fund, Cemex Ventures, and Altur Investissement, alongside existing investors A/O and Banque des Territoires.

Vizcab, founded in 2015 by Dr. Thomas Jusselme and Guillaume Lafont, is dedicated to advancing net-zero building strategies through AI-driven solutions. The investment will fuel the platform’s expansion across Europe and support ongoing efforts to reduce the carbon impact of construction projects.

With regulatory shifts mandating Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) requirements for all newly constructed buildings in Europe by 2027, Vizcab’s technology emerges as a crucial player. By connecting the entire construction value chain, including real estate developers, architects, engineers, construction companies, and manufacturers, Vizcab empowers stakeholders to visualize, calculate, and report the carbon footprint of projects.

Dr. Thomas Jusselme, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Vizcab, emphasized the platform’s mission to transform the construction industry by managing carbon emissions throughout the project lifecycle. He stated, “Our mission is to assist stakeholders in transforming the construction industry by managing carbon emissions of projects — ensuring they meet the stringent carbon budget standards right from the planning stage until the building handover.”

Guillaume Lafont, Co-founder and Co-CEO, expressed gratitude for the funding, highlighting the potential to maintain technological leadership, strengthen connections within the digital construction ecosystem, and accelerate international expansion.

Andreas Winter-Extra, Partner at KOMPAS, believes Vizcab is at the forefront of a transformative movement in the construction industry, aligning with the global shift towards carbon neutrality. Jerome Constant, Partner at Rise PropTech Fund, commended Vizcab’s solution for meeting a real need for transformation in the sector and pledged support for their product and international development.

Gonzalo Galindo, Head of Cemex Ventures, praised Vizcab’s exhaustive solution, emphasizing its potential to facilitate cooperation between stakeholders and manage carbon strategies throughout a project’s lifecycle. Cemex Ventures, as the open innovation unit of Cemex, is committed to investing in solutions that promote sustainable construction and advance the decarbonization of the industry.