Building on tech
We transfer new technologies into real-world construction
We transfer new technologies into real-world construction
As the corporate venturing unit of the Köster Group, we connect high-potential ConTech startups and founders with the execution power of one of Germany’s leading construction companies.
Together with Köster’s in-house experts, we offer startups deep industry insights gained from 85 years of construction experience. With more than 200 active construction sites per year, we provide high-potential tech solutions with direct market access.
activities
Our focus areas at KÖSTER.VENTURES:
Startup collaboration
We work with startups where technology creates real impact: in day-to-day construction operations.
We pilot solutions as an active customer, gather direct feedback from our construction experts, and integrate successful solutions into our value chain.
Strategic Investments
We invest in startups with a strong strategic fit to our business fields.
As an early-stage investor, we take a long-term, partnership-driven approach and offer more than capital. We provide access to extensive construction expertise, real use cases, and a strong network to enable sustainable growth and tangible operational value.
New business models
We build new solutions from ideas to execution.
By combining startup methods, construction expertise, and entrepreneurial thinking, we rapidly test and develop viable business models—turning validated ventures into market-ready solutions.
Making technology matter: through real projects and on-site processes.
Focus
construction
Let's rethink the construction site together: more digitally, more efficiently and more securely.
#BIMTech
#GenerativeDesign
#ParametricDesign
#DigitalTwin
#IntegratedPlanning
planning
Let's redefine planning — data-driven, integrated and forward-looking.
#BIMTech
#GenerativeDesign
#ParametricDesign
#DigitalTwin
#IntegratedPlanning
sustainability
Let's make sustainable construction the measurable standard.
#BIMTech
#GenerativeDesign
#ParametricDesign
#DigitalTwin
#IntegratedPlanning
customer experience
Let's take the customer experience to a new level together.
#BIMTech
#GenerativeDesign
#ParametricDesign
#DigitalTwin
#IntegratedPlanning
With our commitment, we go all-in — including a broad network of experts and direct support from the Köster Group.
This allows us to quickly deploy new applications and digital business models on around 200 construction projects per year and test them directly in practice.
Our Ambition
Together with high-potential startups and maximum execution power, we aim to transform the way we build.
Leading on change.
Leading on change.
“Beyond decades of construction experience, what truly sets us apart is the personal drive of a family-owned business: lean structures, short decision paths, a hands-on mindset, and a culture of appreciation. These are ideal conditions for successfully bringing technologies into everyday construction practice together with startups.”
Chief Executive Officer
Köster Holding SE
Partner
Startups we already work with to move construction forward:
Yolean is a digital scheduling solution that creates transparency, enables data-driven project control, and supports seamless collaboration among all project stakeholders on site.
Kuro provides an AI-powered automation platform that helps general contractors run back-office processes faster, more accurately, and more efficiently.
Comstruct is an AI-based solution that integrates suppliers and automatically converts incoming invoices into verified, bookable documents.
Madaster is a solution focused on circular construction that provides a digital platform for recording and managing materials in construction projects.
Building Radar is a cloud-based platform that helps identify potential sales leads and enables a more proactive sales approach.
Capmo is a digital project assistant that centralizes project documentation and relevant standards, supporting construction management on site.
Your solution could be featured here. Let’s take your innovation to the next level together.
Our network
team
Our interdisciplinary team at KÖSTER.VENTURES combines construction experience with expertise in Corporate Venturing, innovation, and technology. Supported by Köster’s in-house experts and our broad network, we create new perspectives together with tech-driven startups.
Julian brings many years of international expertise in strategic innovation management and the digital transformation of the construction industry.
Arthur brings extensive experience in innovation and venturing at globally leading companies, shaping the future of complex industries as an expert in innovation management and startup collaboration.
Oleg combines broad experience in building strategic startup partnerships from the corporate side with the operational perspective of a physicist from a deep-tech startup.
Jan brings strong domain experience from the construction industry and focuses his studies on innovation management and entrepreneurship.
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Our Köster experts bring extensive construction expertise and are key to successfully implementing new solutions.
Julian brings many years of international expertise in strategic innovation management and the digital transformation of the construction industry.
Arthur brings extensive experience in innovation and venturing at globally leading companies, shaping the future of complex industries as an expert in innovation management and startup collaboration.
Oleg combines broad experience in building strategic startup partnerships from the corporate side with the operational perspective of a physicist from a deep-tech startup.
Jan brings strong domain experience from the construction industry and focuses his studies on innovation management and entrepreneurship.
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Our Köster experts bring extensive construction expertise and are key to successfully implementing new solutions.
Julian bringt langjährige internationale Erfahrung in der strategischen Steuerung von Innovationen und der digitalen Transformation der Baubranche mit.
Arthur brings extensive experience in innovation and venturing at globally leading companies, shaping the future of complex industries as an expert in innovation management and startup collaboration.
Oleg combines broad experience in building strategic startup partnerships from the corporate side with the operational perspective of a physicist from a deep-tech startup.
Jan brings strong domain experience from the construction industry and focuses his studies on innovation management and entrepreneurship.
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Our Köster experts bring extensive construction expertise and are key to successfully implementing new solutions.
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