Through the CATALYST program, Leonard facilitates collaboration between VINCI companies and mature startups that address their operational challenges. The majority of these start-ups offer solutions tailored to the contracting and concession businesses, focusing on ConTech, predictive maintenance, infrastructure, and energy management.
Discover the 10 startups:
- Construex (Equateur) – www.construex.com.ec
Construex is a digital platform based in Ecuador that connects building material suppliers and service providers with developers. This SaaS solution streamlines the supply chain for the construction industry in Latin America.
- Kumulus (France) – www.kumuluswater.com
Kumulus creates autonomous devices that generate drinking water from ambient air humidity. This innovative and sustainable solution addresses water needs in arid or remote areas, improving global access to clean water.
- Mashe (France) – www.mashe.fr
Mashe is an AI-powered platform that manages worker authorizations to combat illegal labor. It also enhances subcontractor management on-site, covering tasks like access control, locker management, and reception management.
- Perception (France) – www.perception-manufacturing.com
Perception Manufacturing develops portable AI solutions that use vision technology (cameras) to secure and optimize operations at public works sites.
- Qualisteo (France) – www.qualisteo.com
Qualisteo offers intelligent metering and analysis tools to boost energy efficiency and cut energy consumption on construction sites, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects.
- Simillar (France) – www.doubleville.com/simillar.html
Simillar provides construction professionals with an intuitive, playful 3D/4D simulation tool. It helps project and design managers create site plans and schedules with unprecedented speed.
- Sodex (Autriche) – www.sodex-innovations.com
Sodex equips earthmoving machines with cameras and lasers for real-time topographic and volumetric monitoring throughout project lifecycles.
- Trunk Tools (US) – www.trunktools.com
Trunk Tools delivers an AI-driven automation platform for the construction industry, streamlining data organization, documentation management, and administrative processes.
- Voltfang (Allemagne) – www.voltfang.de
Voltfang repurposes end-of-life electric vehicle batteries into efficient energy storage systems.
- XXII (France) – www.xxiiai.com
XXII CORE is a real-time video analysis software compatible with any camera. It delivers actionable insights for commercial operations and security.
Discover the 50 startups and projects supported in 2025