CEMEX Ventures
Calle Hernández de Tejada, 1, Madrid, 28027, Spain
Overview
Cemex Ventures is a corporate venture capital arm of Cemex, that mainly focuses on urban development, new construction trends and technologies, improving connectivity within the construction ecosystem and reinforcing project finance resources. The firm also provides with an open and collaborative platform to lead the evolution of the construction industry by engaging startups, entrepreneurs, universities and other stakeholders to shape tomorrow's value ecosystem. It also offers incubator and accelerator services within the construction industry and technology partnerships. Additionally, it provides global and local network to an established startup in the construction ecosystem that will help scale their business.
- Total investments
- 16
- Lead investments
- 4
- Investments · 12mo
- 2
- Active investors
- 9
Sector focus
- Venture Capital
Investment portfolio
- OPTIMITIVE
Participated · Series A · Feb 2026
Optimitive is the developer of the OPTIBAT product suite, which has now reached its seventh iteration with the launch of OPTIBAT 7. Although the article does not specify the platform’s technical details, the release highlights OPTIBAT as the firm’s core offering. The company simultaneously announced the closing of a €5 million Series A round, which bolsters its ability to scale operations and enhance the product. Launching a new version at the time of financing signals an accelerated product roadmap and market push. No quantitative operating metrics—such as revenue, customer count, or user growth—were disclosed. Likewise, the article did not provide information on geography, founding date, or team size. The fresh capital improves Optimitive’s financial position as it focuses on wider adoption of OPTIBAT 7.
- WtEnergy
Participated · Equity · Feb 2026
Founded in 2017 in Barcelona, WtEnergy (Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions) has created a proprietary atmospheric gasification technology that transforms solid industrial waste and biomass into synthesis gas. Its modular 5–50 MW plants can be installed on-site at cement, paper, rendering, chemical and ceramic facilities, allowing customers to cut energy costs, lower CO₂ emissions and divert waste from landfills or incineration. The syngas produced can directly replace fossil fuels in thermal and power applications or be upgraded into hydrogen, methanol and sustainable aviation fuel. WtEnergy operates and develops the plants itself, positioning the company as both technology provider and project operator. The firm is now standardising its plant designs, broadening syngas applications and scaling across Europe. Previous industry traction includes a €4.4 million EU grant awarded in 2023 for a waste-to-fuel project with Cemex. While no revenue figures were disclosed, the company cites multiple projects already operating or in advanced development.
- KC8 Capture Technologies
Participated · Equity · Jul 2024
KC8 Capture Technologies, founded in 2021 and based in Melbourne, develops carbon-capture technology for critical hard-to-abate industries such as cement, steel, power and chemical production. The company uses a proprietary, non-toxic solvent derived from naturally occurring materials. KC8 says its technology can capture up to 95% of CO2 emissions from heavy industrial sources. Financially, KC8 raised $10 million with participation from Woodside Energy and Cemex Ventures. The article also notes that KC8 and fellow Australian startup Fugu collectively raised more than $11 million.
- ObraLink
Led · Series A · Jul 2024
ObraLink is a London-based contech that automates manual processes and tasks during the execution of construction projects. Its solution comprises three elements: a 100% automatic BIM software, patented AI hardware technology, and a specialized data module that generates and shares real-time information. The platform fully automates construction progress tracking, planning, and on-site concrete-strength monitoring without human intervention. ObraLink's integration with suppliers and Cemex's service offering is said to help developers and contractors reduce fixed costs by around 10% and avoid logistics complications such as booking changes. Originally from Chile and now based in London, the company plans to further integrate into the Mexican ready-mix concrete market. Financially, ObraLink completed a €1.8 million pre-Series A funding round led by Cemex Ventures.
- Vizcab
Participated · Series A · Nov 2023
Vizcab offers an AI-driven SaaS platform that automates calculation of CO2 emissions and Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) across the full lifecycle of construction projects. The platform connects stakeholders across the value chain — from architects and engineers to manufacturers and construction companies — to optimise carbon performance, improve operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and expedite ESG reporting. Vizcab’s solution integrates with industry-standard construction tools to drive adoption of sustainable practices across the construction industry. The company plans further international expansion, launching its first international module in June to engage customers in 33 countries and aims to involve building material manufacturers to promote sustainable products. Financially, Vizcab extended its Series A to a total of €9M and intends to use the proceeds to support growth and expand operations into new international markets. Vizcab provides a SaaS platform that calculates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to help stakeholders reduce the carbon impact of construction projects. The platform connects the full construction value chain—real estate developers, architects, engineers, construction companies and manufacturers—and integrates with digital construction tools like Buildrz, Saqara, and Revit. Vizcab supports net-zero building strategies and compliance with environmental regulations and carbon budgets using data-driven, AI-enabled solutions. The company has 120 customers and more than 2,000 users across the construction value chain. Future plans include involving building material manufacturers to promote sustainable products and expanding operations across Europe. Vizcab intends to use the new funding to support continued growth and further develop its AI-driven offerings. Vizcab builds data calculation, reporting and visualization tools to help construction and real estate players reduce their carbon footprints. Its product suite includes Vizcab Explo for project owners and advisers to build secure and competitive carbon energy strategies, Vizcab Eval (an LCA calculation tool used by engineering and general contractors) and the Vizcab Dashboard for capitalization and reporting. Founded in 2020 and based in Lyon, the company reports 680 users on its platform. Management says the recent financing will be used to consolidate technological progress and to structure its teams. Vizcab also plans to accelerate marketing and presence first in the French market and, in the medium term, across Europe. The company positions itself as a practical digital solution to accelerate low-carbon construction and support dialogue between local authorities and developers.