Nuqlea is a technology company.
Nuqlea has raised $4.8M across 2 funding rounds.
Nuqlea has raised $4.8M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Nuqlea has raised $4.8M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Nuqlea's investors include B2 Founders, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NFX, Fabian Gomez Gutierrez, Felipe Villamarin, Cota Capital, Newtopia VC.
Nuqlea is a Buenos Aires-based construction technology startup founded in 2021 that operates a B2B digital platform called Nuqlea Studio. It connects constructors, manufacturers, financial institutions, logistics companies, and other stakeholders to streamline material procurement, project management, shipping, financing, and invoicing in the construction industry.[1][2][4] The platform solves chronic inefficiencies in Argentina's construction value chain—such as fragmented sourcing, delayed deliveries, and opaque tracking—by enabling collaborative ecosystems where users share quotes, orders, and real-time status updates via AI-powered tools for matching, projections, and automation.[1][4] Serving primarily construction companies, cooperatives, suppliers, and developers, Nuqlea has onboarded around 50 clients since launch, raised $3.51M in seed funding (including a $750K extension in late 2024 led by Foundamental), and focuses on expansion within Argentina while preparing for international growth.[1][4]
As a "triple impact" startup, Nuqlea emphasizes social good alongside efficiency, partnering with NGOs, SMEs, unions, and government for projects like social housing, positioning it as more than a marketplace—it's a procurement ecosystem accelerating builds in a sector ripe for digital disruption.[3][4]
Nuqlea was founded in 2021 (with some sources noting 2022 activity) by Gaston Remy (CEO), Pablo Silveri (CFO), and Ines Cura (COO) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.[1][2] Remy, previously co-founder of oil and gas firm Vista (which went public), brings outsider perspective to construction; his pandemic-era leadership in large-scale food-aid programs shaped Nuqlea's social impact focus, evolving from corporate efficiency expertise to "triple impact" via a platform uniting diverse ecosystem players.[4]
The idea emerged from Remy's recognition of construction's outdated processes in Latam, where procurement bottlenecks slow projects. Early traction came quickly: post-launch, Nuqlea onboarded 50+ construction firms and cooperatives, leveraging Remy's network to articulate a "common transforming purpose." A pivotal moment was the 2024 $750K seed extension from construction VC Foundamental (partnered 2023), fueling AI enhancements and ecosystem growth amid Argentina's building boom.[1][2][4]
Nuqlea stands out in construction tech through its ecosystem-first approach, prioritizing orchestration over standalone tools:
Nuqlea rides the construction tech wave in Latam, where digital platforms address a $1T+ global industry's fragmentation—slow procurement (often 30% of project time), supply chain opacity, and financing gaps—amplified in Argentina by housing shortages and post-pandemic infrastructure pushes.[1][4][5] Timing is ideal: rising VC interest in "ecosystem" models (vs. siloed apps) aligns with AI maturation for procurement, while Latam's urban boom demands efficiency; competitors like Brazil's Construct focus on field ops, leaving procurement ripe.[1]
Nuqlea influences by democratizing access—onboarding cooperatives/SMEs for social housing—and proving software can scale ecosystems, inspiring regional peers. Market tailwinds include Argentina's stabilizing economy and global proptech funding (e.g., Foundamental's focus), positioning it to export the model amid urbanization trends.[4]
Nuqlea's trajectory points to accelerated Latam dominance, with near-term focus on Argentina scaling (post-$750K raise) and international pilots, leveraging AI for predictive procurement while deepening ecosystem ties for 100+ clients.[1][4] Trends like AI supply-chain optimization, sustainable building mandates, and embedded finance will propel it, especially as social impact draws impact VCs.
Expect evolution from procurement hub to full project orchestrator, potentially acquiring logistics fintechs; if Remy sustains outsider agility, Nuqlea could redefine construction as a networked, equitable ecosystem—transforming Buenos Aires' skyline into a global blueprint.[4]
Nuqlea has raised $4.8M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $750K Seed in February 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2024 | $750K Seed | B2 Founders, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NFX, Fabian Gomez Gutierrez, Felipe Villamarin | |
| Sep 1, 2021 | $4.0M Seed | B2 Founders, Cota Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Newtopia VC, NFX, Fabian Gomez Gutierrez, Felipe Villamarin |