Klutch AI Secures $8M Seed Funding to Transform Construction with Intelligent AI Agents
Klutch AI, a trailblazer in AI-powered construction management, has officially launched and announced an impressive $8 million in seed funding. The round was spearheaded by Bain Capital Ventures and Bling Capital, with additional backing from Brick & Mortar Ventures, Original Capital, Anthology Fund, and prominent angel investors from Autodesk and BuildZoom. This infusion of capital will enable Klutch to advance its workflow automation capabilities and build seamless integrations with industry-standard tools, empowering the broader construction market to adopt smarter, more efficient practices.
Construction projects are notorious for delays, data fragmentation, and costly rework—issues often stemming from communication gaps between field teams and office personnel. Despite widespread adoption of project management software, a staggering 96% of construction data remains unused, leaving critical insights buried and inaccessible. Project managers spend hours on manual inputs, while fragmented or incomplete information hampers decision-making.
Klutch AI is addressing these challenges head-on by embedding field-tested AI agents into construction workflows. These agents automate repetitive tasks like permit reviews, takeoffs and estimates, jobsite documentation, and vendor coordination, reducing manual work while improving project outcomes. Unlike traditional AI tools that act as simple copilots, Klutch’s agents go further, orchestrating end-to-end workflows and delivering advanced analytics. They pull updates directly from jobsites, flagging issues and surfacing actionable insights from photos, texts, calls, and emails.
Bridging the Knowledge Gap Between Field and Office
Klutch’s innovative approach bridges the persistent knowledge gap between field teams and office-based managers. By leveraging AI that feels intuitive and aligns with existing workflows, Klutch eliminates the need for teams to adopt complex new systems. Instead, it seamlessly integrates into their daily routines, empowering them to capture 10x more jobsite data in just 10% of the time. Early customers have already reported saving over 10 hours per week, accelerating timelines, cutting manual work, reducing site visits, and derisking millions of dollars in potential losses.
Key Offerings: Tailored AI Agents for Every Construction Need
Klutch’s platform offers a suite of specialized AI agents designed to address specific pain points across residential and commercial construction:
- Archie AI: Automates zoning and permit reviews for architecture and planning, streamlining regulatory compliance.
- Bob AI: Captures 10x more jobsite data—including photos, punch items, and safety issues—via SMS and WhatsApp, transforming how field teams document progress.
- Petra AI: Automates takeoffs, estimates, bid leveling, and vendor scoring for procurement, ensuring accurate and efficient resource allocation.
- Hailey AI: Manages warranty tickets and links issues to vendor performance, enhancing the homeowner experience and accountability.
- Custom Workflows: Tailored AI agents built to meet the unique needs of specific business processes.
These offerings position Klutch as a comprehensive construction management platform, though it can also integrate seamlessly with existing tools, making it adaptable to any team’s workflow.
A Vision Born from Experience
Klutch was founded by Xu Rui, CEO, and Tanin Na Nakorn, CTO, who bring a wealth of expertise to the table. Xu Rui, who grew up on construction sites and later ran her own real estate investment company, understands firsthand the inefficiencies that plague field teams. Both founders previously worked at Stripe, where they led machine learning-driven analytics and revenue products. Inspired by their experiences, they recognized an opportunity to bring intelligent workflows to construction—a sector ripe for transformation.
“The future of construction isn’t forcing field teams to adopt complex software—it’s AI that works within their existing habits,” said Xu Rui, cofounder and CEO of Klutch. “Our early customers are already capturing 10x more jobsite data while saving hours on repetitive work and making faster, data-backed decisions. With this funding, we’re building an AI workforce that transforms how the built world gets built, one workflow at a time.”
Backed by Industry Leaders
Investors see immense potential in Klutch’s mission to modernize construction. “Construction is one of the largest, least-digitized sectors in the economy,” said Kevin Zhang, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures. “Xu Rui’s experience running a property management business, combined with a world-class product mindset, positions her to transform one of the biggest untapped markets in enterprise software. We’re eager to back Xu Rui and the Klutch team as they modernize residential and commercial construction.”
Ben Ling, Founder & General Partner at Bling Capital, echoed this sentiment: “There are many legacy point solutions in the construction industry today. With AI advancements, there’s an opening to build a compound startup. We’ve seen this before as early investors in Rippling and Palantir, and we’re excited to partner with Klutch to pursue this opportunity in the $2 trillion construction market.”
Transforming the Built World
The construction industry is at a pivotal moment. As one of the largest yet least-digitized sectors, it stands to benefit immensely from AI-driven innovation. Klutch AI is leading the charge, offering a solution that feels less like disruptive technology and more like second nature to those who use it. By automating repetitive tasks, capturing richer data, and enabling smarter decisions, Klutch is helping construction teams work faster, smarter, and more efficiently.
With its $8 million seed funding, Klutch is poised to revolutionize the construction landscape. By building an AI workforce tailored to the unique needs of the industry, Klutch is not just solving age-old problems—it’s reimagining how the built world comes to life, one intelligent workflow at a time.
About Klutch AI
Klutch AI builds intelligent, field-tested agents that automate workflows across the construction lifecycle. Designed to work within the tools teams already use, like SMS, email and incumbent construction management solutions, Klutch agents streamline everything from takeoffs and vendor selection to jobsite documentation and warranty management. Founded by industry veterans with deep roots in construction and AI, Klutch helps builders reclaim time, reduce errors and make smarter decisions using clean, actionable data.
