Construction Magazine August 2020 | Page 28

CEMEX VENTURES

Gonzalo Galindo , Head of CEMEX Ventures , outlines the 2020 Construction Startup Competition and what his company hopes to achieve

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A lthough construction might be amongst the oldest industries in history , CEMEX Ventures is dedicated to making sure that it keeps its sights set firmly on the future . Launched in 2017 as the corporate venture capital arm of Mexico-based building materials company CEMEX , CEMEX Ventures takes a global view of the market and seeks to empower innovative entities in the construction sector via investment , engagement and shared expertise from its extensive network . Open to working with startups , entrepreneurs , universities and more , CEMEX Ventures takes small companies on a 14-step journey from basic evaluation all the way up to investment . We spoke with Gonzalo Galindo , Head of CEMEX Ventures , about the company ’ s drive to foster a revolution in the industry .

With a diverse background of skills , Galindo says that he was keen to combine his knowledge of the construction sector within a corporate venture context . “ I have a lot of experience in the construction industry , especially the building
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