CalcTree, a Sydney, Australia–based engineering SaaS startup, has raised $3.8 million in pre-seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by global construction-tech investor Foundamental, with participation from Suffolk Technologies, Antler VC, and employees from Autodesk and Bentley Systems.
Foundamental is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany. The firm specializes in early-stage investments within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) technology sector. Founded in 2019, it backs ambitious founders across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe—from inception to IPO.
CalcTree Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to improve its platform further and deliver enhanced outcomes in quality and safety across engineering-heavy industries.
About CalcTree
Founded in 2021 by Tim Rawling, Mahan Lamei, and Onur Ekinci, CalcTree provides a calculation management platform for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. Its platform helps engineers modernize and streamline how they design, document, and manage technical calculations. CalcTree supports engineering consultancies and infrastructure firms globally. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, CalcTree already has users from over 110 countries and signups from top-tier firms like Arup, Jacobs, Aurecon, and WSP.
Funding Details
Company: CalcTree Operations Pty Ltd.
Raised: $3.8M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: May 2025
Lead Investor: Foundamental
Additional Investors: Antler, Suffolk Technologies, Autodesk and Bentley employees, Kungari
Company Website: https://www.calctree.com/
Software Category: Engineering Workflow / Calculation Management
Source: https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/funding/standards-australia-makes-its-first-vc-play-backing-3-8-million-pre-seed-for-engineering-startup/