specter automation receives 5 million euros for 3D construction site management

Investors focus on digitalization in the construction industry. specter automation raises over 5 million euros to make construction projects more efficient.

Cologne, March 26, 2025 - Cologne-based ConTech startup specter automation has raised over 5 million euros in its extended seed round. The capital comes from new investors such as Shilling VC from Portugal and the US fund Almaz Capital. Existing investors such as TechVision Fonds, LBBW Venture Capital and xdeck Ventures also participated again. The financing will be used to accelerate the company's growth and drive forward its international market entry.

Growth through digitalization

The construction industry is undergoing a digital transformation. According to McKinsey, 96% of construction data remains unused, leading to delays and higher costs. specter automation relies on software that optimizes construction processes with 3D models. Real-time data provides construction managers and project teams with a better basis for decision-making and enables them to manage processes more efficiently.

Digitalization is no longer a trend, but a must. specter automation closes a key gap in the construction industry by seamlessly linking planning and implementation.

Ricardo Jacinto, Managing Partner at Shilling VC

Expansion into new markets

With the new financing, specter automation plans to expand its market presence in Europe, North America and Asia. The company is already working with leading German construction companies and is expanding internationally. The demand for digital solutions is increasing worldwide as many companies want to make their construction processes more efficient.

Aniruddha Nazre from Almaz Capital sees great potential:"By integrating pre-planning and real-time data, construction companies can achieve enormous efficiency gains. specter automation has the potential to change the industry in the long term."

Investments in customer support and sales

The company intends to use the fresh capital to expand its sales and customer success team. The aim is to provide customers with more intensive support and further increase the acceptance of 3D technology.

Our mission is to digitize construction sites worldwide. The new financing brings us a big step closer to this goal.

Oliver Eischet, CEO specter

specter automation was founded in 2021 and develops cloud-based software for 3D construction site management. The technology helps construction companies to make their planning and implementation more efficient and reduce costs. By using real-time data, the company helps construction managers, engineers and project teams to better manage their construction projects.