Top Smart Building Startups in 2027

PassiveLogic defined the category of autonomous building systems. We are transforming the technology that powers automation and smart cities. Our platform is infinitely configurable, running lightning fast simulations of the entire building constantly. Powered by revolutionary physics based digital twins and AI-enabled future-forward control, PassiveLogic systems are saving buildings at least 30% energy. In an era where most startup companies are just websites, PassiveLogic provides the opportunity to build transformative technology, shift future of energy, and work as part of a world-class team. Are you are looking for serious problems to solve, with real impact? We are seeking the brightest, most passionate technologists, problem solvers, and change-makers to join our team.

Xempla is the world’s first decision support system for enterprise asset management, designed to provide any operations and maintenance team with the tools, resources and assistance they need to make better decisions throughout the asset lifecycle. We are building the most reliable and easy-to-use EAM tool on the market, helping O&M teams thrive in an increasingly digital, data-first environment. We have recognised some of the most pressing challenges facing the industry - from a widening skill gap to an ageing workforce and shortage of newcomers into such roles, creating an urgent need to retain and transfer knowledge, coupled with the significant costs of capacity building. And we’ve made sure we’ve covered it all, so asset and facility management companies can focus on delivering positive outcomes for their customers, driving their teams forward, and growing their business.

Infogrid is making the unfulfilled promise of scalable smart buildings via IoT (Internet of Things) a reality. Our goal is to be the global go-to provider for connected devices in smart buildings, creating dynamic solutions for everyday challenges. Our mantra is "keep it simple, keep it stable" and this ethos drives our product development.

By working directly within the infrastructure of a building, Amber's products will make everything around it smarter. It will become the backbone of any building and provide convenience, control, and safety while also providing a platform to connect all other smart devices.

Delta Controls is the benchmark for building controls manufacturers, being one of the most respected organizations in our industry, with more than 300 installers in over 80 countries. For more than three decades Delta Controls has offered innovative and exciting building automation solutions for commercial, healthcare, education, leisure buildings and more. As industry leaders, our track record includes delivering the world’s first fully integrated native BACnet building solution encompassing HVAC, lighting and access products.

FLX Solutions is disrupting the robotics industry with highly functional and intelligent robots that are miniaturized to operate in spaces that humans and traditional robots cannot easily access. Our first product, The FLX BOT is a patented, snake-like robot that is one inch in diameter and expands, braces and climbs to perform many customizable actions. Our modular robot is made up of identical, interchangeable links that have a camera to enable 3D mapping and autonomous navigation. Each robot has interchangeable end effectors including drills, grippers, vacuums or sprayers. The FLX BOT will initially target the cable/telecom, oil/gas, and construction/plumbing industries and will partner with large companies in other industries to license its IP. The company is led by mechanical engineering PhD, Matt Bilsky, who has assembled a team of engineering, operations and growth experts to help bring his vision for the future of robotics to life.

Scry AI invents, designs, and develops cutting-edge technology-based Enterprise solutions powered by Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, and Computer Vision. Scry AI is an R&D organization leading innovation in business automation technology and has been helping companies and businesses transform how they work. Catering to core industries like Fintech, Healthcare, Communication, Mobility, and Smart Cities, Scry has invested heavily in R&D to build cutting-edge product suites that address challenges and roadblocks that plague traditional business environments.

Founded by industry leaders and entrepreneurs who know there is a better way to design and build, Rize Modular was created to reimagine our living environments and address the massive housing shortage here in the US. State-of-the-art robotics and production technology, coupled with award-winning design, Rize has developed the first end-to-end volumetric building platform to deliver healthy, intelligent, clean, sustainable structures that are of superior quality and produce significantly less waste compared to the traditional building method. The efficiencies of the integrated approach results in a precision-based structure produced in a fraction of the time and at a lower cost.

Datakrew is revolutionizing EV fleet intelligence with cutting-edge IoT/AI solutions. Our flagship solution, OXRED Platform Suite, provides deep insights into vehicle fleet performance and diagnostics. And, our embedded hardware device, ITUS EV Scanner, integrated with vehicles of all makes/models and captures real-time usage data for deep insights into vehicle performance and diagnostics. Datakrew is backed by leading global investors like Greenwillow Capital, BEENEXT, 500 Global, AngelList, SEEDS (SG Growth Capital), XA Network, Cloud Capital, Lighthouse Canton, and others. We have an active customer footprint in 7 countries. Our goal is to serve one million EVs within the next 5 years, and as a company, touch a billion lives with technology.