Zacua Ventures, a global venture capital firm focused on technology for the built environment, today announced the publication of its ConTech Investor Survey 2026, its fourth annual report capturing investor expectations, capital deployment plans, and priority areas across the global construction technology ecosystem.
The survey is based on responses from 140 global investors, including venture capital (VC) and corporate venture capital (CVC) funds with an active focus on early-stage ConTech investments. The findings provide a timely view of how investor appetite is evolving amid a more mature market environment, increasing adoption of artificial intelligence, and heightened emphasis on execution, returns, and strategic alignment.
According to the survey, 84% of investors plan to either maintain or increase capital deployment in 2026, signaling continued confidence in the sector, albeit with a more selective and disciplined approach. Artificial intelligence and robotics emerge as the leading areas of investment interest, while sustainability remains relevant but increasingly evaluated through the lens of near-term ROI and operational impact.
“The ConTech market is entering a new phase, where technology is allowing faster but more thoughtful deployments,” said Mauricio Tessi Weiss, founding partner at Zacua Ventures.
“Investors are prioritizing real adoption, workflow integration, and teams that can execute in complex, real-world environments. This year’s survey clearly shows that capital is still available, but expectations around capabilties and delivery are significantly higher.”
Key findings from the ConTech Investor Survey 2026 include:
- Artificial intelligence as the top investment priority, with 67% of respondents planning to increase exposure, particularly in productivity-driven and agentic AI solutions.
- A sharp rise in interest in robotics, driven by persistent labor shortages and rapid advances in both hardware and physical AI.
- Increasing divergence between investor types: VCs are expanding into adjacent verticals, while CVCs are narrowing their focus toward solutions closely aligned with core business priorities.
- Founding team capability was identified as the most important investment criterion, cited by more than 80% of respondents, reflecting growing emphasis on execution capabilities and adaptability.
The report concludes that, heading into 2026, the primary constraint for the sector is no longer technological capability, but adoption. Startups that can successfully deploy solutions on job sites, integrate with existing processes, and demonstrate tangible operational value are best positioned to attract investment.
The ConTech Investor Survey 2026 is now available (LINK) and is intended for founders, investors, and industry leaders seeking a data-driven perspective on how capital allocation and strategic priorities are shaping the future of construction technology.
