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Foldcast secures €160K to advance recyclable paper mould technology for concrete construction and market entry.

PRIVATEAug 31, 2026

Amount Raised

€160,000

Round Type

Pre-Seed

SwitzerlandManufacturingConstruction

Investors

Venture Kick

Description

Swiss construction technology startup Foldcast has secured €160,000 from Venture Kick to advance its recyclable paper mould technology. The funding will support the company’s transition from technology validation to market entry, planning to complete two pilot projects. Foldcast aims to address the environmental impact of concrete construction by using flexible paper moulds. The startup is focused on material efficiency and plans to target sustainability-focused developers in Switzerland and Europe.

Quick answer

Foldcast raised €160,000 in a Pre-Seed round, dated August 31, 2026. Investors: Venture Kick. Foldcast is based in Switzerland.

How much did Foldcast raise?
Foldcast raised €160,000 in a Pre-Seed round on August 31, 2026.
Who invested in Foldcast?
Venture Kick is named as investors in this round.
What does Foldcast do?
Foldcast is a Swiss construction technology startup developing an innovative method that utilizes recyclable paper-based moulds combined with design software and digital manufacturing to create material-efficient..
Where is Foldcast based and how big is it?
Foldcast is based in Switzerland. Fundz records about 3 employees.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Construction and Manufacturing around the same time

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  • Icon raised $200M (Series D) on October 13, 2026.
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  • Reclinker raised $13M (Series A) on October 5, 2026.
  • JELD-WEN raised $135M (Debt Financing) on September 29, 2026.
  • Hadrian raised $1.4B (Series D) on August 6, 2026.
  • Hurotics raised $18M (Series A) on October 15, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Foldcast

Location

Switzerland

About

Foldcast is a Swiss construction technology startup developing an innovative method that utilizes recyclable paper-based moulds combined with design software and digital manufacturing to create material-efficient concrete elements. The company addresses the environmental impact of traditional concrete construction, which is a significant contributor to global CO₂ emissions. By using flexible paper moulds, Foldcast aims to produce customized concrete elements while reducing material consumption and associated emissions. Initially targeting sustainability-focused real estate developers in Switzerland and Europe, Foldcast plans to transition to market entry with new funding.

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