Klutch AI Secures $8 Million to Bring Intelligent Agents and Workflow Automation to Construction

Klutch AI Secures $8 Million Seed Funding to Boost AI Agents in Construction

Klutch AI, a startup focused on AI-driven construction management, has officially launched and announced an $8 million seed funding round. The investment was led by Bain Capital Ventures and Bling Capital, with additional support from Brick & Mortar Ventures, Original Capital, Anthology Fund, and angel investors from Autodesk and BuildZoom.

Funding Purpose

This capital will accelerate Klutch’s development of workflow automation and create integrations with widely-used construction tools. The goal is to broaden its reach across the construction industry.

The Challenge in Construction Management

Construction projects often face delays and costly rework caused by communication gaps between onsite teams and office management. Even with existing project management software, much of the construction data remains unused. Project managers spend significant time on manual data entry, which detracts from critical decision-making.

Klutch addresses this by embedding AI agents that automate tasks such as permit review, takeoffs and estimates, jobsite documentation, and vendor coordination. These agents work beyond simple GPT-powered assistants; they manage entire workflows and deliver advanced analytics. They gather updates from photos, texts, calls, and emails to flag issues and provide vendor insights.

Teams in residential and commercial construction can use Klutch either as a full construction management platform or integrate its AI agents into their existing systems. Early users report saving over 10 hours weekly, improving data quality, speeding up timelines, minimizing manual tasks, reducing site visits, and lowering risk on projects worth millions.

Core AI Agents and Features

• Archie AI: Automates zoning and permit review for architecture and planning.
• Bob AI: Captures jobsite data such as photos, punch list items, and safety issues 10 times faster through SMS and WhatsApp.
• Petra AI: Handles takeoffs, estimates, bid leveling, and vendor scoring to streamline procurement.
• Hailey AI: Manages warranty tickets and links issues to vendor performance, improving homeowner experiences.
• Custom Workflows: Creates AI agents tailored to specific business processes.

Founders and Vision

Klutch was founded by Xu Rui (CEO) and Tanin Na Nakorn (CTO). Rui’s background includes growing up on construction sites and running a real estate investment company, giving her firsthand insight into the communication gaps between field teams and office tools. Both founders previously worked at Stripe, developing machine learning-powered analytics and revenue products.

They set out to bring intelligent, seamless AI workflows to construction, focusing on AI that integrates naturally into existing routines rather than adding complexity.

Voices from the Industry

Xu Rui, Klutch CEO:
“The future of construction isn’t forcing field teams to adopt complex software—it’s AI that works within their existing habits. 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.”

Kevin Zhang, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures:
“Construction is one of the largest, least-digitized sectors in the economy. 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:
“There are many legacy point solutions in the construction industry today. With AI advancements, there is 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.”

For those in construction management looking to explore AI tools and automation, learning more about AI’s practical applications can be valuable. Resources and courses on AI automation and workflow integration are available at Complete AI Training.