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Scalera

AI-driven tender analysis and supplier matching

Overview

Scalera.ai develops AI-powered software for the construction industry to optimize tender processes. It analyzes thousands of submission documents using natural language processing and machine learning trained on over 40,000 construction tenders, enabling precise searches and extraction of information. The platform automates supplier and subcontractor allocation while ensuring compliance with country-specific tender standards in the DACH region. It can split PDF documents and extract material packages, reducing manual work and improving efficiency. Scalera.ai differentiates itself by offering end-to-end automation focused on tender analysis, supplier matching, and regulatory compliance within the construction sector, backed by encryption to protect data. The company's goal is to help construction firms streamline tenders, match the right suppliers, and operate more efficiently through data-driven automation.

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About Scalera

Simplify's Rating
Why Scalera is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsIndustrial & ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareAI & Machine Learning

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$6.5M

Headquarters

Zurich, Switzerland

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • Oct. 21, 2026 PlanRadar partnership connects tendering to jobsite operations.
  • Scalera's 150+ customers and 5 billion volume prove repeatable workflow adoption.
  • The 2026 product roadmap expands from tenders into orders, widening account expansion.

What critics are saying

  • One seed round from May 2025 leaves Scalera undercapitalized against larger procurement suites.
  • PlanRadar can bundle tendering with jobsite workflows and compress Scalera's standalone value.
  • If tender volumes slow, Scalera's two-sided marketplace loses network effects and exits stall.

What makes Scalera unique

  • ETH Zürich spin-off credibility and 150+ DACH customers as of 2026-11-03.
  • Scalera trained on 40,000+ tenders and processed 5 billion construction volume.
  • Oct. 23, 2026 Order Processing matched orders in any format to catalogs.

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Funding

Total Funding

$6.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$2M
$2.3M
$3M
$6.5M

Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

36%
Immobilien Zeitung Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
May 14th, 2025
Scalara secures €3M from BfW Bank

Scalara, a software company, has secured a €3 million investment from BfW Bank. This marks the first Proptech investment by the bank, which specializes in the housing industry.

StartupTicker
May 14th, 2025
Scalera raises USD 6.5M to get Europe Building again

The construction sector is a perfect example of this, which is why Startupticker is so excited to partner with the Scalera team to reimagine how their customers can analyze tenders, find suppliers, request quotes, and manage bids.

Tech Funding News
May 12th, 2025
SCALARA secures €3M for property management

SCALARA has raised €3M from BfW Bank to enhance its digital property management platform, which integrates legal, financial, and operational processes. This funding marks BfW Bank's first investment in a PropTech firm and includes acquiring an additional €1.5M in shares from existing investors. The investment aims to simplify property management with integrated banking tools and digital workflows, highlighting confidence in SCALARA's platform and the PropTech sector.

Webhakim
May 12th, 2025
Scalera Secures €5.7M to Digitize Construction Procurement with AI

Scalera, a Zurich-based AI-driven construction procurement startup and spin off from ETH Zürich, has successfully secured €5.7 million in a seed funding round led by Firstminute Capital and Speedinvest.

Tech.eu
May 9th, 2025
Zürich-based Scalera raises $6.5M to simplify construction procurement

Swiss constructiontech Scalera has secured $6.5 million in seed funding to address inefficiencies within public and private construction procurement.

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