Is raising venture capital really a sign of success for startups? In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we explore Neustark's €69M growth round. We learn how they're making carbon capture a scalable industrial process, not just a scientific breakthrough. We also dive into Trimble's acquisition of Flashtract, following similar moves by Autodesk and Procore. This trend is reshaping construction payment solutions. Patric also shares some candid thoughts on startup accelerators and what really matters for success. Hint: it's not just about fundraising. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why Neustark's focus on industrialization sets them apart in the crowded climate tech space  ✅ The evolving landscape of construction payment solutions and what it means for startups ✅ The surprising stats on startup success rates from accelerators (and why they might not matter)  ✅ Why building a sustainable business trumps fundraising hype every time Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. Forever : https://bricks-bytes.beehiiv.com/subscribe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricks-bytes/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bricksbytespod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmNbunUTIIQDzbJgGJt9_Zg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricksbytes/ 00:00 Intro 01:04 Neustark: Industrializing Carbon Capture and Storage