Seattle, June 26, 2025 — Klutch AI, a Seattle-based startup focused on automating key processes in construction management through artificial intelligence, has emerged from stealth with $8 million in seed funding. The investment was co-led by Bain Capital Ventures and Bling Capital, with additional backing from Brick & Mortar Ventures, Original Capital, Anthology Fund, and angel investors from prominent industry players including Autodesk and BuildZoom.
With its new capital, Klutch AI aims to accelerate the development of advanced workflow automation and integrate its technology with industry-standard construction management tools. The company’s core offering is a suite of AI agents that automate routine but critical construction workflows—addressing common pain points such as data silos, fragmented communication, and time-consuming manual reporting that often lead to costly rework or project delays.
"In building Klutch, we wanted technology that fits seamlessly into the way real teams actually work, not another platform that forces the field to change," said CEO Lindsay Wilson, who brings years of on-site construction experience and real estate investment expertise. Her co-founder, Chief Technology Officer Matthew Lee, formerly led analytics at Autodesk. Wilson’s hands-on background alongside Lee’s technical prowess form the foundation for Klutch’s vision of intuitive, embedded AI support for builders.
Klutch AI’s technology can function as a complete construction management platform or plug into existing tools already in use by project teams. Its AI agents—each tailored to distinct workflow challenges—include:
- Archie AI: Automates zoning and permit reviews for architecture and planning.
- Bob AI: Captures jobsite data—such as photos and safety issues—using SMS and WhatsApp, improving data collection efficiency without requiring teams to learn new systems.
- Petra AI: Manages takeoffs, estimates, bid comparisons, and vendor scoring for procurement managers.
- Hailey AI: Tracks warranty tickets and links issues to vendor performance data, streamlining post-construction homeowner experiences.
Klutch’s customer pilots began in the Seattle area and have since extended to clients in Chicago. The firm is initially targeting mid-sized residential and commercial builders, as well as general contractors managing $20 million to $50 million in annual construction volume. By providing solutions for both highly-specific tasks—like permit pulling and automated punch lists—and broader integrations with email and project management systems, the company’s goal is to bridge persistent gaps between field and office communication.
The enthusiasm from investors highlights confidence in Klutch AI’s approach. "Construction is one of the world’s largest untapped enterprise sectors. Lindsay’s experience running a property management company, combined with the team’s product and engineering pedigree, positions Klutch to transform the industry. We’re eager to back this team as they modernize construction," said Kevin Zhang, partner at Bain Capital Ventures. Ben Ling, founder of Bling Capital, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the unique opportunity for a new platform that propels productivity through intelligent automation, drawing parallels to their early investments in companies like Buildertrend and Procore.
Industry analysts see Klutch as a “compound startup” capable of addressing multiple bottlenecks through a shared technology foundation, thus improving customer experience on several fronts at once. (GeekWire, StreetInsider). As construction firms race to catch up with digital transformation seen in other sectors, Klutch’s strategy to serve teams with AI that works within their existing processes sets it apart from less adaptive legacy solutions.
For more details on Klutch AI or to learn about its offerings for the construction sector, visit the company’s official website.