Struck raises €2M to simplify building compliance with AI
Amsterdam-based startup Struck has secured €2 million in seed funding led by Value Factory Ventures, with participation from Antler and industry angels. The capital will scale its AI-driven compliance platform and support a broader rollout across Europe.
What Struck built
Founded in 2024, Struck offers an AI platform that helps architects, developers, and municipalities make sense of dense building rules. The software pinpoints the specific regulations that apply to each project and will soon automatically check whether designs meet legal and environmental standards. The aim is simple: speed up permitting, reduce rework, and support lower-impact construction.
"Building regulations are becoming increasingly complex, while the need for faster and more sustainable construction is greater than ever," said Max van Riel, co-founder of Struck. "Therefore, it's essential to find solutions to accelerate and simplify this process."
Traction in the Netherlands
Since launch, Struck has become a leading platform for building regulation compliance in the Netherlands. It serves thousands of users across municipalities, builders, developers, and architects.
Its tools include an extensive AI library of building codes and an automated permit-exemption checker. For teams juggling multiple projects, that means fewer manual lookups and faster go/no-go decisions before drawings move to final design.
Why this matters for your pipeline
- Faster early-stage checks reduce redesign cycles and RFIs later in permitting.
- Common rule interpretations across teams and suppliers cut friction between stakeholders.
- Automated exemption checks help identify lighter-weight paths to approval where applicable.
- Clearer compliance signals allow developers to sequence sites and budgets with more certainty.
Expansion across Europe
Struck plans to move beyond the Netherlands into European markets where regulatory complexity slows development. The new funding will back product development and on-the-ground rollout in priority countries.
That expansion comes as housing demand meets tighter rules on energy use, materials, and emissions. The built environment accounts for a large share of global CO2, keeping compliance and sustainability squarely on the critical path for every project.
"The construction sector is responsible for nearly 40% of global CO2 emissions, yet we urgently need to build millions of new homes. Solving this paradox means building smarter, not slower," said Johan van Heusden, Managing Partner at Value Factory Ventures.
For context on emissions, see the GlobalABC/UNEP Global Status Report on Buildings and Construction: latest summary. For EU policy shifts shaping compliance strategies, review the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive overview: EPBD basics.
What to do next
- Run code checks earlier in concept design to avoid late-stage surprises.
- Standardize how your team interprets recurring rules and document them in internal playbooks.
- Track permit timelines before and after automation to quantify ROI and inform resourcing.
If you're building internal AI skills for compliance and pre-construction workflows, explore practical training for real estate and construction teams: AI courses by job.
Struck's seed round gives the company room to deepen its product and move into new markets. For developers and municipalities under pressure to deliver more housing with lower emissions, faster and clearer compliance checks are a lever you can pull now.
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