Automated Architecture raises £5.1m from Planet A and other backers to expand its sustainable housing platform
The funding round was led by Planet A with participation from several institutional investors and angels.
Automated Architecture develops robotic and AI driven systems that help homebuilders reduce construction costs and construct sustainable housing. The company provides decentralised micro factories and software to automate the timber building process.
Automated Architecture has secured £5.1m in funding led by Planet A to scale its sustainable housing platform. Additional backing came from Shadow Ventures, Common Magic, Concrete VC, and several angel investors, alongside participation from previous investors Miles Ahead, ABB Robotics Ventures, and Nicolas Bearelle. The capital will be deployed to expand the company team and partner network while further developing its technology and scaling operations into international markets.
From the founder
"AUAR is building a global, automated construction ecosystem for sustainable, affordable, and beautiful homes at scale, designed to plug into the way builders already work. By enabling the industry to build together, powered by robotics and artificial intelligence, we’re not just offering a new tool – we’re unlocking new possibilities for how homebuilders can grow, innovate, and deliver at scale."
Mollie Claypool
Co-Founder and CEO at Automated Architecture
Investor perspective
"Automation is the single biggest commercial opportunity in construction today, but its adoption has been held back by rigid design systems, limited industry know-how, and broken business models. What stands out with AUAR is their ability to embed automation directly into the sector, delivering scalable value in a way that’s both profitable and sustainable. Their platform answers the urgent need for solutions to real-world constraints around margins, speed, and labour, whilst rapidly scaling the supply of low-carbon housing. A rare combination of world-class technology and industry-beating unit economics positions this team to define the next era of construction."
Sam Baker
Investor, Planet A
Use of funds
- 01Grow the team
- 02Continue product development
- 03Expand into international markets
- 04Scale operations
Investors
Sam Baker
Planet A
Nick Durham
Shadow Ventures
Common Magic
Concrete
Miles Ahead
ABB Robotics Ventures
Nicolas Bearelle
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About the company
Automated Architecture
Automated Architecture uses robotics and artificial intelligence to help homebuilders cut construction costs.