Wavemaker Partners

/

ICON

Our latest

Our

latest

stories

ICON revolutionises construction through 3D printing, robotics, and advanced materials. This approach creates a paradigm shift in the construction industry, improving construction speed, cost-efficiency, and overall project delivery.

Problem

  • Global housing crisis: Over 1 billion people worldwide lack access to adequate housing, highlighting a severe shortage.
  • Construction productivity issues: The construction industry has seen minimal productivity growth–just 1% over the last 20 years.
  • Outdated methods: Home construction processes remain largely unchanged for centuries, relying on traditional “sticks and bricks” approaches.

Solution

  • Faster construction: ICON’s 3D printing technology reduces the time taken to build a house from 8 months to 4 months.
  • Advanced technology: Using Vulcan 3D printers, ICON combines building information modelling and materials science to transform how homes are built, reducing costs and time.
  • Precision under any conditions: ICON has built the Magma concrete feeding system which adjusts for environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, ensuring high-quality and precise construction regardless of conditions.

Type

Construction and Real Estate & Property Management

Focus Area

Deep Tech, Enterprise, and Sustainability

Capital Raised (US$)

>100M

Operational HQ

United States

SECTOR

3D Printing

status

Current

founders

Jason Ballard

partnered

2020

exited

linkedin instagram website

You may be interested in...

zyllem logo
Zuzu Hospitality logo
Zuno Carbon logo
zumata logo