As 2025 came to a close and 2026 began, it was startups from Singapore, the UK, and Egypt offering innovations in data centers, sustainable building materials and workforce management, respectively, that were among the highest profile raises in the global AEC industry.
We take a closer look at the deals below.
DayOne Data Centers Raises $2 Billion
DayOne Data Centers Limited, a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data center platform, has secured over $2 billion in Series C equity financing, one of the largest private raises in the sector. Led by Coatue with support from the Indonesia Investment Authority and other global institutions, the round was priced at a 100% premium to the prior raise. The financing will accelerate DayOne’s expansion across Europe and Asia-Pacific, including Finland and the SIJORI region, while supporting delivery against approximately 1GW of secured customer commitments and strengthening its position as a leading provider of AI-ready, sustainable hyperscale infrastructure for global cloud and technology customers. Read more
Alusid Raises £500,000
Alusid Limited, a UK-based sustainable ceramics and architectural surfaces company, has raised £500,000 in a pre-IPO equity funding round as it prepares for a potential AIM listing. Supported by existing investors including Octopus Investments, the University of Lancashire and Frontier IP, the funding will accelerate product development, expand international distribution and scale Alusid’s low-carbon manufacturing technology. Alusid’s patented dry-granulation process delivers tiles with over 95% recycled content and significantly reduced emissions. Growing demand across UK and European markets, alongside new product categories, positions Alusid for its next phase of international growth. Read more
bluworks Raises $1 Million
bluworks, a Cairo-based HR tech startup focused on blue-collar workforce management, has raised $1 million in seed funding to accelerate growth in Egypt and expand across MENA. The round was led by A15, Enza Capital and Beltone Venture Capital, with participation from Acasia Ventures and strategic angel investors. Founded in 2022 by Hussein Wahdan and Farah Osman, bluworks offers solutions for scheduling, attendance, payroll, real-time salary disbursement and compliance tailored to local regulations. The funding will support deeper SME market penetration, strategic partnerships and regional expansion, positioning bluworks as a digital backbone for an underserved workforce segment. Read more
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