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Planera is a construction project scheduling platform that combines the depth of Oracle P6 with the simplicity of Excel to help teams create and manage project schedules. Users can load labor and equipment, and view schedules through an intuitive Gantt chart with Critical Path analysis, capable of handling large and complex projects with flexible coding. It enables simultaneous, real-time collaboration so the entire team can work on the same project, reducing guesswork and costly mistakes. Planera differentiates itself by offering powerful features in a user-friendly interface—conceptually like Google Docs but with a strong CPM engine and easy-to-build, sophisticated filters. The goal is to improve profitability and streamline project planning and coordination for modern construction projects.
Industries
Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$26.9M
Headquarters
Pleasanton, California
Founded
2021
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Total Funding
$26.9M
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Industry Average
Funded Over
3 Rounds
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Planera, a San Jose-based company specializing in visual collaborative scheduling for construction, has raised $8M in new funding. The funds will be used to expand adoption among contractors and subcontractors for data center projects. The company, led by CEO Nitin Bhandari, has developed AI tools to identify project delays and accelerate schedules. This funding round brings Planera's total funding to $26.5M.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 21, 2025) - Planera, a provider of visual CPM-based construction scheduling, announced that Zachry Construction Corporation has selected Planera to optimize its construction resources across multiple projects.
The Planera team is excited to introduce two powerful new features that give you greater control over your schedules while enhancing collaboration across your team.
That's why Planera is excited to introduce the Planned Percentage Complete feature.
XPartners has acquired Finnish construction consulting firm Planera Oy, boosting its workforce to nearly 1,100 and expected annual turnover to approximately SEK 1.9 billion. This acquisition enhances XPartners' construction management services in the Nordics, particularly in Finland. Planera, founded in 2015, specializes in renovation projects and energy efficiency. The move aligns with XPartners' vision of becoming a leading consulting platform focused on sustainability in the Nordics and Europe.
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Industries
Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$26.9M
Headquarters
Pleasanton, California
Founded
2021
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