Klutch, a Seattle-based construction tech startup, has raised $8 million in seed funding to further develop its AI agents that help streamline key tasks at construction sites. The round was led by Bling Capital and Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from Brick and Mortar Ventures, Original Capital, Anthology Fund, and several angel investors from Autodesk and BuildZoom.
Klutch develops AI-powered digital agents designed to handle time-consuming construction workflows. For instance, its tools—named Archie, Bob, Petra, and Hailey—assist with zoning reviews, site documentation, vendor scoring, and warranty tracking. These tools are not physical robots but software solutions that integrate with communication platforms like WhatsApp, SMS, and email.
The company positions its agents as digital coworkers that reduce manual work, flag issues in real time, and create a searchable knowledge base for teams. Klutch’s system can work independently or be layered onto existing project management tools.
The construction industry faces increasing pressure from labor shortages and rising costs. Klutch aims to reduce inefficiencies by turning underused project data into actionable insights. According to co-founder and CEO Xu Rui, the platform helps teams focus on high-value work by automating repetitive processes.
Rui, who previously managed a property firm in Seattle, launched Klutch alongside co-founder Tanin Na Nakorn. The two met while working on machine learning projects at Stripe. The 12-member team combines software engineering skills with backgrounds in civil and structural engineering.
Klutch is currently working with builders in the Seattle region and has recently added its first client outside Washington, based in Chicago. The startup’s initial target includes mid-sized general contractors managing $20 to $250 million in annual project volume.
Klutch enters a growing segment of construction tech where AI is being used to improve operations. It competes with established players like Procure, which acquired Seattle startup Unearth Technologies, as well as emerging ventures from startup studios such as Pioneer Square Labs.
Ben Ling, founder of Bling Capital, described Klutch as a “compound startup”—a term used for companies tackling several industry problems with a shared technology base. He compared its approach to firms like Palantir and Salesforce, which serve as platforms rather than point solutions.
As construction firms prepare for another challenging year, tools like Klutch could play a larger role in helping the industry adapt.
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