Lumber Raises $15.5M Series A to Build AI Agents for the Construction Workforce
Lumber is transforming construction operations by embedding AI into the heart of workforce management.
Company Name: Lumber
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Industry: Construction Workforce Management
Funding Details:
- Amount: $15.5M (Series A)
- Investors:
- Lead: Foundation Capital
- Participants: Tishman Speyer, Carbide Ventures, 8VC, Sure Ventures, FirsthandVC
Purpose of Investment:
- Accelerate product development
- Enhance AI capabilities
- Scale customer success operations
- Expand market presence
Leadership:
- CEO: Shreesha Ramdas
Product:
Lumber is building an AI-powered workforce management platform tailored to the construction industry. It consolidates critical functions like payroll, time tracking, safety, compliance, productivity, and worker recognition into one seamless platform. At the core are autonomous AI agents designed to optimize key construction workflows:
- HR AI Agent: Automates hiring, onboarding, and training
- Payroll AI Agent: Handles wage calculations, tax deductions, and benefits
- Safety AI Agent: Enforces OSHA compliance and monitors worker fatigue
About Company:
Lumber is transforming construction operations by embedding AI into the heart of workforce management. By using digital twins of job sites and intelligent agents, the company enables construction teams to boost safety, cut inefficiencies, and reduce costs. With fresh Series A funding, Lumber is expanding its reach across the industry, helping contractors and developers modernize their most vital field operations.
