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Dextall has raised $15 million in Series A funding to revolutionize affordable housing with its AI-powered prefabrication platform. The investment will enhance Dextall’s capabilities and enable expansion into major cities, addressing the urgent housing crisis. With a focus on efficiency, Dextall aims to significantly reduce construction timelines and costs, while forming partnerships with leading architectural and construction firms.
Dextall, a company dedicated to modernizing the construction industry, has recently completed a Series A funding round of $15 million. This significant financing aims to scale its AI-powered prefabrication platform across the country, addressing the pressing need for affordable housing solutions.
The funding round received substantial support from industry giants such as L+M and Essence. These investors are particularly focused on high-volume projects that target affordable housing. The partnership underscores the growing recognition of innovative technologies in solving the affordability crisis. Additionally, Winklevoss Capital joined in, reflecting a broader trend of investor interest in tools that can modernize outdated construction methodologies.
Dextall’s operations revolve around its vertically integrated platform, which includes the proprietary Dextall Studio. This software is capable of converting schematic designs into comprehensive architectural and fabrication drawings in less than a week, a formidable improvement over traditional methods that can span over 36 months.
The company’s modular façade system is produced by certified regional partners, contributing to a more efficient supply chain. Dextall’s advanced AI operating system boosts operational efficiency and accelerates project delivery, addressing ongoing challenges within the industry, such as rising costs and labor shortages.
The demand for affordable housing is stark, with reports showing that over 6 million individuals applied for just 10,000 affordable housing units in New York City alone. The city’s vacancy rates have plummeted to a mere 1.4%, while average rent prices have surged past $3,500/month. In light of this crisis, Dextall is well-positioned to make a notable impact.
As the affordable housing market evolves, shifting from traditional two-story buildings to taller structures in urban centers, Dextall stands out by offering solutions that significantly lower construction costs. The company’s methods can reduce design-to-install timelines by up to 80% and onsite labor costs by as much as 87%. Moreover, their approach can decrease operational energy costs by 20%, aligning with local and global sustainability goals.
With a current project backlog valued at $110 million and new contracts worth $50 million set for 2024, Dextall’s growth is substantial. The Series A funding will not only enhance Dextall Studio but also enable its expansion into key cities like Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Chicago. This will facilitate a more widespread adoption of Dextall’s technology in addressing housing needs.
The company has established relationships with renowned firms such as Turner Construction and Suffolk Construction, who are actively installing Dextall panels in several high-rise projects. Collaborative efforts with architectural firms like SOM and SLCE Architects further enhance the design specifications for Dextall’s innovative panels.
One notable project currently underway is the Baltic Canal, an 11-story residential building located in Gowanus, Brooklyn. This development is part of an affordable housing lottery, managed by Baltic Height LLC, which offers 96 residences with units priced to be accessible for individuals earning 40-130% of the area median income (AMI). For example, ten two-bedroom units are available for only $1,080/month for those at 40% AMI, while prices range up to $3,298/month for units at 130% AMI.
Dextall is on a mission to eliminate 1 million days of coordination and construction time by 2030, positioning itself as a leader in the effort to transform the construction industry. The recent funding and ongoing projects highlight the potential for technology to reshape housing solutions, making them more affordable and accessible to communities in need.
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