Singapore AI startup OnSite raises $1.3 M to address construction inefficiencies
A Singapore-based startup called OnSite has raised S$1.7 million ($1.3 million) in a seed funding round to develop an AI-powered communication platform for the construction and facilities management sectors.
OnSite said in a statement on Wednesday that Gondor Capital and Hustle Fund participated in the round, which was co-led by Tin Men Capital and Alter Global.
The company’s goal is to solve long-standing issues with information management and communication in Singapore’s construction industry, which is worth up to S$53 billion a year.
Despite its economic importance, the sector is still among the least digitally advanced, mainly depending on phone calls, messaging apps, and paper-based paperwork for on-site coordination in Singapore.
Small and medium-sized contractors are especially affected by this disjointed approach, which frequently leads to information loss, project delays, and payment disputes. Digital inefficiencies cost Singapore’s construction industry more than S$1.1 billion a year, according to OnSite.
By utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically arrange and structure data by project, location, and timeline, OnSite’s platform can replace current communication channels with a system that integrates voice notes, images, and messaging. Additionally, the system generates a searchable record that serves as an audit trail.
OnSite emphasized that the recently raised money will be utilized to grow its engineering staff and accelerate product development. Predictive risk assessments, project analysis tools, AI-driven assistants, and third-party software integrations are among the planned features. With partners in Singapore and Hong Kong, OnSite is presently undergoing beta testing, which it anticipates ending later in 2026.
Investors emphasized the wider potential in construction technology, a field that has received comparatively little funding despite its size. According to data referenced in the report, Singaporean construction tech startups have raised modest sums of money recently, indicating potential for future expansion and investment in digital solutions for the sector.
