Planera, a San Jose, CA–based visual collaborative scheduling software for construction, has raised $8 million in additional funding, bringing its total funding to $26.5 million.
Investors
The financing round includes continued support from Sorenson Capital, Sierra Ventures, Prudence, and Brick and Mortar Ventures, along with investment from Zachry Construction Corporation and other construction industry executives.
Planera Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to expand its presence in the data center sector, enhance its AI-powered scheduling tools, and strengthen its dedicated service team.
About Planera
Founded in 2020 by Nitin Bhandari and Erik Swenson, Planera provides a visual, CPM-based construction scheduling solutions designed to transform project planning and management. It unites project managers, field staff, and schedulers to plan and manage complex builds with greater visibility and precision. The company has also developed AI-driven tools to help contractors detect delays and optimize project schedules. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Planera serves major builders including Balfour Beatty, Barton Malow, Big-D Construction, HITT Contracting, Ryan Companies, Skanska, and Zachry Construction.
Funding Details
Company: Planera, Inc.
Raised: $8.0M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: October 2025
Investors: Sorenson Capital, Sierra Ventures, Prudence, Brick, Mortar Ventures, Zachry Construction Corporation
Company Website: https://www.planera.io/
Software Category: Construction / SaaS / AI / Project Management
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/planera-accelerates-data-center-expansion-raises-8m-in-new-funding-302582105.html