Blocktype is a technology company.
Blocktype has raised $430K across 1 funding round.
Blocktype has raised $430K in total across 1 funding round.
Blocktype has raised $430K in total across 1 funding round.
Blocktype's investors include Fuel Ventures, Wim Derkinderen.
Blocktype is a UK-based proptech startup that builds an online platform for residential planning and feasibility studies, using machine learning, spatial analysis, and planning policy data to streamline housing development.[1][4][6] It serves developers, local authorities, planners, and communities by enabling drag-and-drop design of policy-compliant sites, instant feedback on viability, infrastructure, and sustainability metrics, and de-risking planning permissions to address the UK's housing crisis.[1][5][6] The platform solves key pain points like navigating complex policies, site constraints, and lengthy appraisals—reducing days of work to minutes—while promoting transparent collaboration to build the right homes in the right places.[1][4]
Founded in 2022, Blocktype has gained early traction with local authorities and housing bodies, securing £315K in funding led by Fuel Ventures in June 2025 to accelerate growth and partnerships.[1][3]
Blocktype was incorporated on March 21, 2022, as BLOCKTYPE LTD, a private limited company focused on architectural activities and urban planning (SIC codes 71111 and 71112).[3] It was co-founded by Euan Mills, an urban designer and planner with 20 years of experience, including 7 years as Design Officer for the Mayor of London where he led over 1,500 pre-applications with top architects and developers, and Dr. Adam Rae, a data scientist with 20 years in academic and industrial R&D, holding a PhD in machine learning applied to big data systems.[1][6]
The idea emerged from their combined expertise in planning, proptech, government advisory, and data science, aiming to bridge abstract policy formulas with detailed designs.[1][4] Early development benefited from the Geovation programme by HM Land Registry, which provided mentors, experts, and guidance on sales, marketing, and financial modeling to turn concepts into a functional startup.[4] Pivotal traction came from partnerships with local authorities and housing bodies, culminating in the £315K seed round in June 2025 to scale amid the UK's housing shortage.[1]
Blocktype stands out in proptech through its intuitive, data-driven tools that democratize site planning:
Blocktype rides the proptech wave addressing the UK's acute housing crisis, where policymakers push for faster homebuilding amid policy complexity, infrastructure gaps, and land speculation.[1][4] Its timing aligns with government mandates for more homes, leveraging AI and open data (e.g., from DLUHC) to enhance transparency and reduce planning delays—a market force amplified by labor shortages and rising costs.[1][5]
By de-risking permissions and providing visibility into constraints, it influences the ecosystem positively: empowering local authorities (e.g., Wigan Council), developers, and communities to prioritize viable, sustainable projects, potentially cutting speculation and boosting delivery rates.[1][6] As a Geovation alum, it exemplifies how public-private data initiatives scale urban tech solutions across Europe.[2][4]
Blocktype is poised for rapid expansion post its 2025 funding, likely deepening integrations with local authorities, expanding custom block libraries via architect partnerships, and targeting European markets amid similar housing pressures.[1][2][6] Trends like AI-driven urban planning, NDSS adoption, and net-zero mandates will propel it, evolving its role from feasibility tool to full planning workflow platform.
With founders' government ties and Fuel Ventures' backing, expect heightened influence in policy-shaping—echoing its origins in making housing clarity a reality for all stakeholders.[1][6]
Blocktype has raised $430K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $430K Seed in June 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | $430K Seed | Fuel Ventures, Wim Derkinderen |