Contineu, a deep-tech startup, has raised $1.2 million in a seed funding round led by SenseAI Ventures, with participation from the Piper Serica Angel Fund.
The funds raised will be used to build the AI-powered vertical data infrastructure stack for the construction industry, automating quality monitoring, compliance checks, and site-level visibility at scale. The funds will be deployed to expand its engineering and product teams, strengthen its AI infrastructure, and support the scaling of its enterprise deployments.
Founded in 2023 by Harshil Naik (CEO) and Kanao Ramesh (CTO), Contineu is a deep-tech startup that is transforming how data is captured and used on construction sites. Contineu eliminates the need for manual data entry on job sites through a proprietary platform that combines helmet-mounted 360° cameras with 3D computer vision models. The system automatically captures on-site visuals and converts them into structured insights, beginning with QA/QC detection and documentation.
Rahul Agarwalla, Managing Partner at SenseAI Ventures, said, “Construction is one of the largest yet least digitized industries, and also one of the ripest for AI transformation. Contineu isn’t just digitizing processes, it’s building the real-time data backbone the industry never had. Their AI-native, vertical-first approach reflects the kind of deep-tech innovation we believe will define the next generation of global category leaders.”
Harshil Naik, Co-founder & CEO of Contineu, said, “This funding comes at a critical moment. We’ve proven our strong foothold in solving quality control challenges and now have a clear trajectory into the broader construction data ecosystem. More than funding, our partnership with SenseAI and Piper Serica brings strategic direction, AI insight, and operational support that will shape the next phase of our journey.”
Kanao Ramesh, Co-founder & CTO, said, “Our long-term vision is to become the default data infrastructure layer for the global construction industry. We’re seeing strong technical validation and commercial momentum. This funding allows us to double down on core engineering and build systems that scale real-time site intelligence globally.”
Ajay Modi, Investment Director at Piper Serica Angel Fund, said, “We were drawn to Contineu’s bold vision and sharp execution. Harshil and Kanao bring deep domain expertise in AI and construction streamlining defect detection and progress tracking. At Piper Serica, we are proud to back Contineu’s founders, who uniquely blend hands-on industry experience with world-class AI innovation.”
