Darren Bechtel

Brick & Mortar Ventures (USA), Managing Director

Darren Bechtel is the founder of Brick & Mortar Ventures, the first VC firm dedicated to construction tech. Backed by firms like Autodesk, Hilti, and Sidewalk Labs, he leads investment in early-stage AEC and O&M startups including PlanGrid and Fieldwire. A Stanford-trained mechanical engineer and MBA, Darren draws on his family’s legacy at Bechtel to drive tech adoption in the built world. Named a “40 Rising Stars Under 40” by VC Journal, he also supports STEM and conservation through nonprofit boards. Darren lives in San Francisco with his wife, two kids, and dog, and believes in collaboration over disruption.

FCON-Tech 2024 Agenda

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