AI-Built Prefabrication in Construction Industry Secures $15 Million Series A Funding for Expansion
Dextall, a construction technology company, has secured $15 million in Series A funding, marking a significant step towards scaling its AI-powered prefabrication platform nationwide. The company, which integrates design software with off-site manufacturing, aims to expand its ability to serve mid- and high-rise residential buildings, with a focus on affordable housing projects, particularly in New York City.
The funding round was led by strategic partners such as L+M Development Partners and Essence Development, who bring expertise in affordable and mixed-income housing, alongside construction supply leader Simpson Strong-Tie. This industry support underscores Dextall’s expansion plans.
The funding will primarily be used to scale the AI-driven platform across the country, modernizing construction processes by integrating intelligent design automation and prefabricated systems. Dextall's proprietary software, Dextall Studio, will play a crucial role in this transformation. This software converts schematic designs into detailed architectural and fabrication drawings in under a week—a process that traditionally takes up to 36 months.
The funding will also help reduce labor requirements by up to 90% in high-rise residential construction. Early-stage cost estimates and carbon footprint assessments will support sustainable building practices. Dextall will collaborate with certified regional manufacturing partners to deliver modular façade systems efficiently through its AI-powered operating system.
The Series A funding will also support the global expansion of fabrication capacity. Dextall aims to overcome barriers to large-scale developments by cutting design-to-install timelines by 80%, reducing onsite labor by 87%, and lowering operational energy costs by 20%. The company signed $50 million in new contracts in 2024, a testament to its growing success.
The funding will also lay the foundation for additional prefabricated building components. Dextall's current project backlog is valued at $110 million. Aurimas Sabulis, Dextall's founder and CEO, stated that they are delivering disruption at scale.
Dextall's expansion plans include expanding sales operations to key cities such as Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Chicago. The company is collaborating with renowned firms like SOM, SLCE Architects, Turner Construction, and Suffolk Construction.
Simpson Strong-Tie, a global leader in structural connectors, generates $2.2 billion in revenue and operates over 50 facilities worldwide. Their involvement in Dextall's global supply chain is expected to strengthen the company's position in the market.
L+M Development Partners, a leader in affordable housing development, is responsible for over $20 billion in projects and 55,000 residential units. Essence Development, founded by former NFL safety Jamar Adams, manages a $6 billion pipeline with nearly 4,000 affordable units in the Northeast. These partnerships showcase Dextall's ability to meet high design and performance standards in off-site fabrication.
With the Series A funding, Dextall is poised to revolutionize the construction industry, delivering real value where it's most needed. The company aims to eliminate 1 million days of construction time by 2030, addressing the urgent need for effective construction methods, as highlighted by the over 6 million people who applied for just 10,000 affordable housing units in New York City alone.
[1] Dextall: https://www.dextall.com/ [3] L+M Development Partners: https://www.lmdevpartners.com/ [5] Essence Development: https://www.essencedevelopment.com/
- Dextall's Series A funding, led by L+M Development Partners, Essence Development, and Simpson Strong-Tie, will primarily be invested in scaling the AI-powered prefabrication platform across the country, supporting the company's expansion plans in the manufacturing, real-estate, and construction industries.
- With the help of strategic partners and regional manufacturing partners, Dextall aims to reduce labor requirements in high-rise residential construction by up to 90%, invest in sustainable building practices through early-stage cost estimates and carbon footprint assessments, and collaborate with renowned firms in business and technology like SOM, SLCE Architects, Turner Construction, Suffolk Construction, and Simpson Strong-Tie.
- The funding will also support the global expansion of fabrication capacity, allowing Dextall to deliver disruption at scale, meeting high design and performance standards in off-site fabrication, and addressing the urgent need for effective construction methods in cities like New York City, where over 6 million people applied for just 10,000 affordable housing units.
