Brasil ao Cubo
Agile off-site modular construction solutions provider.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
| N/A | BRL74.0m | Late VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Brasil ao Cubo is a construction technology company specializing in agile, off-site modular construction. Founded in 2016 by Ricardo Mateus, who has a background in civil and production engineering and started his career as a welder, the company's mission is to industrialize the Brazilian civil construction sector. The business model is centered around the off-site construction of prefabricated modular buildings, which are then assembled on-site using a "plug and play" system. This method allows for projects to be completed up to four times faster than traditional construction, with a significant reduction in material waste.
Headquartered in Tubarão, Santa Catarina, the company operates across Brazil, serving industrial, residential, hospital, and multi-story building segments. Its client roster includes major companies like Ambev, Mormaii, Movida, and Gerdau. The company gained significant recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic by building several hospitals in record time, such as one in Porto Alegre that was erected in just 30 days. This achievement highlighted the efficiency of their construction method.
Brasil ao Cubo has attracted substantial investment, including a R$ 60 million funding round from Gerdau in 2020 for a 33% stake, and a R$ 74 million investment from Dexco in 2022, which acquired a 13% share. These investments have fueled the company's expansion, including the development of a new factory to increase its annual production capacity. The company's revenue has seen exponential growth, rising from R$ 6 million in 2018 to a projected R$ 650 million in 2023. With a technical team of over 100 engineers and architects and more than a thousand employees, Brasil ao Cubo manages all project phases, from design and planning to final finishing.
Keywords: modular construction, off-site construction, prefabricated buildings, construtech, civil construction, sustainable construction, agile construction, industrial projects, hospital construction, residential projects, steel structures, investment, Gerdau, Dexco, Ricardo Mateus, Brazilian startup, engineering solutions, fast-track building, construction innovation, plug and play system