Built World, Real Talk: A Venture Capital AMA

What are venture investors looking for in built world startups? Bring your questions and join us for a candid conversation.

As part of Boston Built Week, JP Morgan and Suffolk Technologies are bringing together investors for an interactive AMA focused on startups across construction, real estate, and infrastructure.

Designed for founders from seed through Series B and beyond, this small-group session will explore how investors evaluate companies, what builds conviction, and what it takes to raise capital in the built world.

Panelists

• Wan Li Zhu, Co-founder and Managing Director, Suffolk Technologies
• Greg Geehan, General Partner, Scale Up Labs
• Matt Thoms, General Partner, Baukunst

Topics on the table

• The funding bar: What investors need to see at seed, Series A, and beyond.
• Traction that matters: How investors weigh paid pilots, customer adoption, revenue growth, and long sales cycles.
• AI and investment opportunities: What’s attracting investor attention and how founders can stand out.
• Finding the right partner: How to approach investors, assess fit, and build relationships ahead of a raise.

We’ll kick off with a moderated investor discussion before opening the floor for your questions. Come ready for real talk about getting funded and building a venture-backed company in the built world.

Who should attend

Founders building across AEC, heavy industry, and the construction supply chain, from seed through Series B+.

Format
A 90-minute investor conversation and audience AMA, limited to approximately 40 founders to keep the discussion open and interactive.

Stick around for lunch following the session.

Chatham House Rule
Participants may use insights shared during the session, but may not reveal the identity or affiliation of any speaker or participant. Please do not record or share attributed quotes.

Part of [Boston Built Week](https://bostonbuiltweek.com/), a week of industry-shaping events anchored by Suffolk Technologies.