Digs secures $25.3 M Series A for AI residential construction software, led by Builders FirstSource (Kurt Schlosser/GeekWire)
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Digs, a Vancouver‑based startup developing AI software for residential construction, secured a $25.3 million Series A round led by building‑materials giant Builders FirstSource.
Vancouver, Wash.-based startup Digs has closed a $25.3 million Series A round, with building‑materials leader Builders FirstSource heading the investment. The funding will be used to expand the company’s AI platform that automates planning, budgeting and on‑site coordination for residential construction projects.
The deal marks a notable convergence of construction supply chains and generative AI. By embedding predictive analytics and workflow‑automation tools directly into the software that contractors use daily, Digs aims to cut delays, reduce waste and improve cost visibility—pain points that have long hampered the housing sector’s productivity. Builders FirstSource’s participation signals that material suppliers are seeking tighter integration with the digital tools that drive project execution, potentially reshaping how supply and demand are matched on the ground.
The raise arrives amid a wave of capital flowing into AI‑driven enterprises across disparate verticals, from content‑creation platforms in South Korea to AI‑enhanced search indexes and media‑focused generative models. Digs’ entry into the construction arena underscores that the sector is becoming a fresh frontier for AI investment.
Going forward, observers will watch how Digs leverages the capital to scale its product, secure pilot programs with major home‑builders, and integrate with the procurement systems of its lead investor. The broader market will also gauge whether the partnership spurs other material suppliers to back AI startups, potentially accelerating the digitisation of residential building workflows.
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