August Robotics Raises $30M to Scale Construction Automation Platform
August Robotics, a Hong Kong-based company, has secured $30 million in Series B funding led by Big Pi Ventures to expand its modular robotics platform for construction automation, targeting labor-intensive tasks like drilling and floor marking. The funding will accelerate global deployment, enhance AI capabilities, and establish a new research center in Melbourne, with the goal of reducing construction timelines by over three months for projects like data centers.
August Robotics, a Hong Kong-based robotics company, has raised $30 million in Series B funding to scale its construction automation platform. The round was led by Big Pi Ventures, with participation from Blackbird, Skip Capital, Tanarra, Future Family Office, and GS Futures. Founded in 2017 by Alex Wyatt, the company specializes in modular robotics systems designed to automate complex workflows in large-scale construction projects, including planning, localization, and multi-robot fleet coordination. The funding will support global expansion, including the development of a new data and AI research center in Melbourne. August Robotics’ platform ingests construction plans and converts them into automated workflows, enabling robots to execute tasks independently while detecting and correcting errors. The company’s Lionel system, used for floor marking, has already marked over 300 million square feet globally, while its newer autonomous drilling systems—developed in partnership with Stanley Black and Decker’s DEWALT brand—are deployed in hyperscale infrastructure projects like data centers. CEO Alex Wyatt stated the technology significantly compresses construction timelines, bringing critical infrastructure online faster. Investors, including Big Pi Ventures partner Panos Metsis, highlighted the potential of robotics to reduce labor inefficiencies, improve precision, and enhance safety in the construction sector. The company aims to expand its engineering and deployment capabilities across multiple regions, targeting repetitive and hazardous tasks. August Robotics operates at the intersection of robotics and construction, addressing inefficiencies in large-scale building projects. Its systems are already in use across the United States and Europe, with applications in high-precision drilling and floor marking. The Series B funding will also strengthen AI-driven automation, enabling fleets of robots to work simultaneously on large sites while maintaining real-time coordination. The company’s modular platform is designed to adapt to different construction workflows, with future developments focusing on further automation and scalability. By leveraging its in-house autonomy stack, August Robotics is positioning itself as a key player in transforming the construction industry through advanced robotics and AI.
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