€38 million for German SaaS startup plancraft to lead AI transformation in European construction
The Hamburg-based SaaS company plancraft has secured a €38 million Series B funding round to build AI-first tools to handle routine tasks more efficiently for tradespeople and to further grow the team across different countries.
The round was led by Headline, with existing investors Creandum, HTGF and xdeck also participating, bringing the company’s total funding to over €50 million.
CEO and Co-founder Julian Wiedenhaus underlines the strategic importance of addressing market pressures: “Europe’s construction workforce is under unprecedented pressure – aging demographics, skills shortages, and the urgent need for climate retrofits demand dramatic efficiency gains. We don’t just want to digitalise skilled trades – we want to fundamentally change how they operate, so businesses don’t drown in administrative work while the real building suffers.”
Founded in 2020 by Julian Wiedenhaus, Alexander Noll, and Richard Keil, plancraft digitises workflows for trades businesses – from creating quotes and tracking work hours to documenting job sites. More than 20,000 customers in 11 countries across Europe already use the software. The company now employs over 100 people.
Building on this, plancraft’s product roadmap extends from today’s voice-enabled workflows toward comprehensive AI automation. The vision is to develop AI agents that proactively manage customer interactions, generate tailored quotes, and optimise business operations – allowing construction professionals to focus on craftsmanship while software handles administration.
“AI is fundamentally changing how we interact with technology – and this represents a massive opportunity for blue-collar workers who’ve been left behind by traditional software. The goal is building AI for trades people in such an intuitive way that the only software skill they need is their voice,” explains Alexander Noll, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer.
The challenges Europe’s Construction sector is facing are significant. According to data provided by plancraft, 95% of businesses have fewer than twenty employees. At the same time, they face growing bureaucracy, a shortage of skilled labor, and a generational transition. Combined with Europe’s responsibility for 40% of global construction CO2 emissions, the sector faces unprecedented pressure to transform. Structural crises like the housing shortage and climate change are adding additional pressure.
Since its Series A in June 2024, plancraft has more than doubled its team from 40 to over 100 employees. The company has already built teams in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Italy. To support its expansion, plancraft is looking to hire more product and AI specialists.
“At plancraft, we’re not just seeing a strong product with incredible customer love – we are very impressed by the team with a clear, determined and ambitious mindset ,” says Trevor Neff from Headline. “The clarity of vision, and the ambition to transform a traditional industry truly stand out. The market tailwinds paired with the impact of AI specific to this end market, can have a dramatic change to the industry across Europe.”
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