Doka-Ventures
Innovation hub and subsidiary of Umdasch Group AG focusing on disruptive technologies and business models for the construction industry.
- CEO / Founder
- Werner H. Bittner
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Umdasch Group AG, Contour Crafting Corporation
Technology & Products
Key Products
SEQUELLO (joint venture with Porr for efficiency in construction), mobile 3D construction printing robots
Technological Advantage
Access to parent company's extensive industry expertise and global market presence to scale construction innovations.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Connects new technologies with practical implementation in holistic building processes from planning to demolition to improve productivity and sustainability.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on the entire building lifecycle from planning to demolition rather than just specific hardware components, leveraging parent company infrastructure.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction firms and startups in sustainable materials, digitalization, and urbanization.
Industry Verticals
Construction; Infrastructure; Smart Settlement; Urbanization
Competitors
ALTRAD, Arkansas Steel Processing Inc, BAUER Group
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
€4.5 million (2024 consolidated revenue for the Umdasch Group Ventures division); Not explicitly disclosed for the venture arm; portfolio companies serve major entities such as NASA and various construction firms; First-generation 3D construction printers (Contour Crafting) cover floor plans of over 200m²; series-ready printers began shipping in 2018; 2016: Founded as Doka Ventures, a subsidiary of Umdasch Group AG; 2016: Acquisition of Dutch technology specialist B|A|S (now Concrefy); 2017: First strategic investment (30% stake) in Contour Crafting Corporation for 3D construction printing; 2018-2021: Rebranded from Doka Ventures to Umdasch Group Ventures to reflect a broader group-wide innovation focus; 2024: Division achieved consolidated revenues of €4.5 million, exceeding previous year levels; Global, with a strategic emphasis on Europe, North America, and Asia (particularly the Middle East and Southeast Asia); Disruptive technologies in the construction process chain, specifically competing in the 3D printing building construction market against firms like ICON, Mighty Buildings, and PERI Group
Major Milestones
Launched as innovation hub in 2016; Presented disruptive innovations via parent in 2019; Open calls for innovation submissions via WSA Global
Notable Customers
Porr, construction companies, real estate developers, scaffolding contractors, industrial maintenance service providers, facility owners