Gropyus
GROPYUS is an innovative PropTech company that has been revolutionizing the construction industry since 2019. With sustainable wood hybrid buildings and automated manufacturing, GROPYUS offers future-proof housing solutions. The company focuses on digital transformation and sustainable development for a unique living experience.
GROPYUS: Revolutionary Approach in Real Estate Construction
editGROPYUS is an innovative PropTech company that has stood out in the construction industry since its founding in 2019 due to its pioneering work. Founded by Markus Fuhrmann, Philipp Erler, and Bernd Oswald, GROPYUS aims to fundamentally change the concept of living.
Key Products and Services
editGROPYUS develops and produces multi-story wooden hybrid buildings that stand out due to their combination of sustainable materials, digital design, and complete automation in manufacturing. The company acts as a general contractor and delivers future-proof multi-family houses turnkey, including diverse planning, reliable manufacturing, efficient assembly, and digital building management[2][4].
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of GROPYUS is to provide all people with a sustainable and unique living experience. The company is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing environment where employees can reach their full potential. The focus is on developing buildings that can continuously evolve and optimize, enabling the best possible living for everyone[2][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editGROPYUS is striving to sustainably and digitally transform the construction industry. By utilizing wood as a sustainable material and implementing fully automated production in the Smart Factory in Richen, resource consumption is to be minimized and environmental impact reduced. The goal is to achieve a production process by the end of 2024 where 86 percent of the processes are fully automated, which shortens construction time by up to 50 percent and reduces costs[3][4].
Current Developments and Partnerships
editGROPYUS has raised significant investments in recent funding rounds, including 100 million euros in a recent round, to expand the capacities of the Smart Factory and realize further projects. Partnerships with established players like Vonovia and new investors such as the Portuguese investment holding Semapa and the American VC fund Practical Venture underline the company's ambitions[3].
Locations and Team
editGROPYUS operates at six locations in three different countries (Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein), with main offices in Berlin and Vienna. The company employs over 400 dedicated and qualified employees who create added value at every stage of sustainable housing projects[1][2][3].
Thus, GROPYUS is a pioneer in the digital and sustainable transformation of the construction industry, aiming to create affordable, attractive, and environmentally friendly housing for all.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.platzfueroriginale.de/unternehmensliste/unternehmensdetail/gropyus-production-richen-gmbh
- 2 - https://www.gropyus.com/de/about
- 3 - https://www.businessinsider.de/gruenderszene/business/hausbau-startup-gropyus-streicht-in-neuer-finanzierungsrunde-100-millionen-euro-ein/
- 4 - https://www.gropyus.com/de
- 5 - https://www.capital.de/wirtschaft-politik/gropyus-streit