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About Praton

Praton is transforming the construction industry through technology-driven innovation. As a pioneering technology company, we're optimizing every aspect of how buildings are developed, designed, and constructed. Our vision extends beyond incremental improvements – we're ushering in a new era of construction where excellence is the standard, not the exception.

Our Approach

We're revolutionizing the $10 trillion construction industry by bringing it into the technology age. Drawing from the extraordinary advances in electronics manufacturing over recent decades, we're implementing modern technology across all levels of construction. Our comprehensive approach spans supply sourcing, design, manufacturing, and construction across diverse building markets – from residential and senior living to educational facilities, industrial complexes, hospitals, and commercial developments.

Our Origins

The construction industry remains the last major sector to fully embrace technological transformation, with methods largely unchanged since the mid-1800s. We recognized that the traditional project-by-project approach, while common, inherently lacks economies of scale. Despite shared standardized materials, labor skills, design components, and processes, each project is typically treated as unique. This inefficiency sparked our mission to modernize construction from end to end.

Leadership and Expertise

Our leadership team brings together pioneers in technology and construction. Co-founder Raphael Heiner, an accomplished startup executive who scaled The Cultivated B to a €250 million valuation in just two years, leads our vision. Our strategic partnership with FerroCube, whose patented modular construction technology is revolutionizing the industry, is strengthened by having its founder, Leopold Hochpöchler, as a Praton co-founder. Our team combines talent from industry leaders including PwC, Accenture, MHP, Liebherr, and Graviton Ventures, creating a powerful blend of expertise in architecture, design, material sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, technology, and construction.

Our Competitive Edge

Praton stands apart through three key differentiators. First, our global supply chain expertise ensures efficient, reliable material sourcing. Second, our innovative approach to construction focuses on manufacturing building panels and components in controlled factory environments, rather than complete modules or units. This method significantly reduces shipping costs compared to traditional modular approaches. Finally, our end-to-end process reimagining, powered by cutting-edge technology, drives unprecedented efficiency and quality.

Operations and Growth

Currently headquartered in Monheim am Rhein, Germany, Praton maintains a strong presence across Austria, Switzerland, and the Middle East. Our foundation stems from established firms and partners operating since 2007, culminating in Praton's strategic emergence from Graviton Venture Studios in 2024.

Investment and Partnership Opportunities

Praton welcomes new investors who share our vision for transforming construction through technology. While we currently focus on larger-scale projects with established development companies, we're continuously expanding our capabilities and reach.

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