Funding news · Sep 18, 2026

Ironsite AI Raises $30.8M Series B for Vision-Based Construction Labor Intelligence

Ironsite AI Raises $30.8M Series B

Ironsite AI, a San Francisco-based company building a vision-based intelligence platform for construction labor, has raised $30.8 million in Series B funding. The round was announced on September 18, 2026.

What the Company Does

Ironsite AI addresses a persistent challenge on construction sites: understanding what actually happens during a shift. The company equips craft workers with camera-equipped smart hard hats designed in-house. Footage captured during each shift is then processed by the company's computer-vision and agentic AI models, which generate productivity and safety reports for superintendents — delivered by the next morning.

The approach combines purpose-built hardware with an AI software layer, positioning the company at the intersection of construction technology and applied computer vision.

Traction and Deployment

According to the company, Ironsite AI is deployed on several of the largest active US construction projects, including data centers and other mission-critical infrastructure. It has captured more than 100,000 hours of jobsite footage across seven states.

That footprint matters for a company founded in 2024. Early deployment on large, complex projects provides both a reference base and a volume of real-world footage that can be used to refine the underlying models.

The Round

  • Round type: Series B
  • Amount: $30.8 million
  • Currency: USD
  • Announced: September 18, 2026
  • Stage: Series B

No lead investor was disclosed for the round.

Investors

The Series B included participation from a broad group of funds and individual investors:

  • Saga Ventures
  • 8VC
  • South Park Commons
  • Eric Glyman
  • Jeff Dean
  • Scott Wu
  • Eric Schmidt
  • Jeff Rothschild
  • Mark Leslie
  • Karim Atiyeh
  • Russell Kaplan
  • Garrett Langley

The mix spans institutional venture funds and a notable set of angel investors with backgrounds across technology and company building.

Why It Matters

Construction remains one of the least digitized major industries, and labor productivity on jobsites is notoriously difficult to measure. Ironsite AI's model — capture footage at the worker level, then convert it into daily operational reporting — targets a workflow that superintendents already own: the morning review of what happened yesterday and what needs attention today.

Mission-critical projects such as data centers are a demanding first market. They carry tight schedules, high safety stakes, and owners willing to invest in tools that improve visibility. Success there can serve as a proving ground for broader adoption across commercial construction.

The Series B gives Ironsite AI capital to expand deployment beyond its current footprint of seven states and to continue developing its computer-vision and agentic AI capabilities. For acquirers and strategic partners watching construction technology, the company now has a larger balance sheet, a growing deployment record, and a hardware-plus-software stack that is harder to replicate than software alone.

Key Facts at a Glance

  • Company: Ironsite AI
  • Founded: 2024
  • Headquarters: San Francisco
  • Product: Camera-equipped smart hard hats plus computer-vision and agentic AI reporting for construction superintendents
  • Footage captured: More than 100,000 hours
  • States deployed: Seven
  • Funding stage: Series B
  • Amount raised: $30.8 million
  • Announcement date: September 18, 2026
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