Plancraft raises €38 million to build AI- and voice-first tools for European trades
Hamburg-based SaaS company Plancraft GmbH has closed a €38 million Series B round in August 2025 to accelerate development of AI-driven and voice-enabled software for contractors and tradespeople across Europe. The round was led by a global venture capital firm, with participation from existing backers, bringing the startup’s total funding to more than €50 million.
What the funding will do
The new capital will be used to expand product development and AI capabilities, hire engineers and product specialists, and grow operations in multiple European markets. Planned investments focus on building AI-first automation and AI agents that can proactively manage customer interactions, generate tailored quotes, and optimise day-to-day business processes so tradespeople can spend less time on administration and more time on actual work.
Product in brief
Plancraft offers a cloud-based platform that digitises core administrative tasks, from creating quotes and order documents to time tracking, project planning and site documentation. The product pairs existing digital workflows with voice-enabled interactions so workers can receive answers and update jobs using speech, while a roadmap aims to move the platform toward near-complete AI automation and autonomous agents.
Scale and customers
The company reports serving more than 20,000 tradespeople across 11 countries in Europe. Since a Series A round in mid‑2024, Plancraft has expanded its team substantially and now employs over 100 people, with established teams in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Italy. The business plans further hiring in product and AI roles to support geographic expansion and faster product iteration.
Leadership and founding
Founded in 2020, the company was started by three co‑founders. The chief executive leads overall strategy and growth while a co‑founder now serves as chief product officer and drives the voice and AI roadmap. The founding team’s stated mission is to reduce administrative burdens in the trades and build a digital backbone for European construction businesses.
Investors and round details
The Series B was led by a global venture capital firm with multiple international offices. Existing investors also participated in the round, including a Nordic growth investor, a German public seed fund, and an early-stage backer. The financing completes a Series B in August 2025 and lifts cumulative capital raised to over €50 million.
Why this market now
The construction and skilled trades sector in Europe faces rising pressure from aging workforces, labour shortages, escalating bureaucracy, housing demand and an urgent need for climate-related retrofits. Small teams dominate the sector, with most firms having fewer than twenty employees. Plancraft positions its software as a way to deliver efficiency gains and reduce time spent on paperwork — a capability investors see as increasingly important as the industry moves toward digital and low‑carbon goals.
Near-term plans
In the short term, Plancraft will focus on accelerating product innovation, building out AI and voice features, and expanding its presence across additional European countries. Recruitment will prioritise AI engineers, product managers and customer-facing roles to scale implementation and support business customers as the platform becomes more autonomous.
Background and context
The company’s roadmap begins with voice-first workflows that let on-site staff interact hands-free, and continues toward full AI automation where agents can handle routine customer requests, create quotes and streamline operations. The stated long-term aim is to make the software intuitive enough that voice is the primary skill needed to use it.
FAQ
How much did Plancraft raise and when?
Plancraft closed a Series B round of €38 million in August 2025, bringing total funding to over €50 million.
Who led the financing?
The round was led by a global venture capital firm with participation from existing investors, including a Nordic growth investor, a German state-backed seed fund, and an early-stage backer.
What will the funds be used for?
The funding will accelerate AI and product development, expand international operations across Europe, and support hiring of product, AI and customer success staff.
What does Plancraft’s product do?
The company offers a cloud-based SaaS platform that digitises quotes, orders, time tracking, project planning and jobsite documentation. The product combines voice-enabled features with AI automation on its roadmap.
How many customers and where?
Plancraft serves more than 20,000 tradespeople across 11 European countries.
When was the company founded?
Plancraft was founded in 2020.
How big is the team and where are they located?
The company employs over 100 people with established teams in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Italy, and plans further international hires.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Description | Customer benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud-based platform | Centralised software for quotes, orders, time tracking and project planning. | Reduces paperwork and keeps project data accessible across teams. |
| Voice-enabled workflows | Hands-free interactions to query and update jobs on site. | Improves safety and productivity for on-site workers. |
| AI automation & agents | Automated quote generation, customer follow-ups and operational optimisation. | Cuts administrative time and helps smaller teams scale operations. |
| European scale | Active in 11 countries with more than 20,000 users. | Localised support and market fit for regional contractors. |
| Funding & growth | €38M Series B led by an international VC; total funding above €50M. | Provides resources to accelerate product development and hiring. |