What CAPO does

CAPO Digital Solutions GmbH is a German construction-technology company founded in 2022 in Passau, Bavaria, that builds a Building Intelligence platform combining smart PoE+ LED luminaires, modular sensor pucks, and AI software to digitize construction site monitoring. The hardware stack centers on the CAPO Leuchte 60×60 LED panel (4,000 lm, PoE+ powered, with tool-free sensor-slot replacement in under 30 seconds) and the CAPO Sensor-Puck, which integrates stereo cameras, a microphone array, and climate/motion sensors with on-device Edge AI for audio classification and stereovision damage detection. A CAPO-owned WiFi mesh with optional Starlink backbone provides site-wide connectivity, and the system integrates with the Unitree Go2 EDU PLUS quadruped robot for autonomous inspections. The software layer — a WebApp plus iOS/Android mobile app — provides automated construction progress documentation, BIM-model Soll/Ist comparison (±5 mm), 24/7 indoor security monitoring, and native single sign-on with Microsoft 365, with an open REST API linking to MS Project, Asta Powerproject and Oracle Primavera P6.

The business model combines three revenue streams: hardware CAPEX sales of luminaires and sensor pucks, a recurring monthly SaaS subscription priced per square meter (€25/m² for the anchor Remote Monitoring tier, with Stationary at 60% and Fully Automated at +15%), and professional services for installation and onboarding. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting Projektentwickler (project developers) and Projektsteuerer (project controllers) in the DACH region, supported by an interactive website calculator that produces ROI estimates in 60 seconds and routes prospects to Calendly-booked discovery calls. Strategic research and component supply partnerships with Fraunhofer and Würth Elektronik anchor the technology stack, and the company emphasizes GDPR-compliant, edge-first data handling — raw audio and video never leave the construction site. CAPO currently operates with 8 employees and has not disclosed external funding or paying customer logos, with one illustrative 15,000 m² office-building case study referencing €8,680/month SaaS cost offset by €10,000/month in construction-manager efficiency savings.

Name

CAPO

Legal name

CAPO Digital Solutions GmbH

Website

https://capo.build

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CAPO is a German construction-tech company that combines PoE+ smart LED luminaires, modular sensor pucks, and on-device AI to automate construction site documentation, security, and BIM progress comparison for project developers and controllers in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Technology (ConTech)

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Building Software Platforms (IWMS/CAFM Integration, Digital Twin, Command Center) (BPABAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), AI/Analytics Video Surveillance (Detection, LPR, People Counting) (HSAHACAF)

Keywords

• Construction site monitoring
• Smart construction lighting
• IoT sensor networks
• AI construction analytics
• Construction robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Passau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (CAPEX): CAPO sells smart lighting units and sensor pucks as hardware purchases. The calculator shows hardware costs of e.g. €49,324 for a 76-light deployment.
2. SaaS Subscription (Monthly): Monthly SaaS subscription covering the software platform, remote monitoring, and automation features. Priced per square meter of construction area (e.g., €25/m² for Level 2 Remote Monitoring). The calculator shows monthly costs of e.g. €1,426 for a 76-light project over 18 months.
3. Professional Services (Installation & Onboarding): On-site installation by CAPO technicians or certified electricians (Quickstart), onboarding including BIM import and sensor planning. Installation per floor takes 2–4 hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CAPO provides a Building Intelligence platform that combines proprietary PoE+ smart LED lighting with integrated IoT sensor pucks (stereo cameras, microphone arrays, climate and motion sensors), edge-based AI for audio and optical analysis, cloud-based software (WebApp and Mobile App), and an autonomous quadruped inspection robot. The integrated system delivers automated construction progress documentation, BIM comparison, 24/7 indoor security, and project dashboards for project developers and construction controllers.

Product overview

CAPO offers a Building Intelligence platform combining hardware (smart luminaires and sensor pucks) with AI-powered software for construction site digitization. The core hardware consists of CAPO Leuchte 60×60 LED panels with integrated sensor slots and CAPO Sensor-Pucks capturing stereo vision, audio, climate and motion data via Edge AI. The software platform includes the CAPO WebApp (accessible via Microsoft 365 integration) and CAPO Mobile App for iOS/Android. The offering operates on a tiered model: Stationary (audio + stereo vision for daily reports at 60% anchor price), Remote Monitoring (includes WebApp for schedule and cost control at anchor price 25 €/m²), and Fully Automated (adds robotics for inspections, quality control, and 3D BIM as-built at +15%). Three integrated modules (Light, Documentation, Security) provide lighting infrastructure, autonomous progress documentation, and 24/7 indoor security respectively. Integration APIs connect to MS Project, Asta Powerproject, and Primavera P6.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LightCAPO: Smart construction lighting solution using PoE+ powered LED panels with integrated sensor slots for environmental monitoring.
• CAPO Leuchte 60 × 60
• CAPO Sensor-Puck
• Unitree Go2 EDU PLUS
• CAPO Mobile App

Products and services

• CAPO Leuchte 60 × 60
• CAPO Sensor-Puck
• CAPO WebApp
• CAPO Mobile App
• Unitree Go2 EDU PLUS (CAPO Robo Dog)
• LightCAPO

Quantifiable outcome

• 119 working days saved per construction manager per year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Würth ElektronikcoreTechnology or IntegrationWürth Elektronik supplies electronic and electromechanical components for CAPO's IoT sensor technology. The partnership provides CAPO with reliable, quality-controlled component supply for its sensor pucks and smart lighting hardware. Listed as a strategic partner and member on CAPO's website.
• FraunhofercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer is CAPO's research partner for AI and sensor technology. The collaboration focuses on Edge AI filtering for audio classification — Fraunhofer's research expertise is applied to CAPO's on-device sound recognition algorithms. Listed as a strategic partner on CAPO's About page.
• Microsoft 365 / Microsoft Entra IDcoreTechnology or IntegrationCAPO integrates natively with Microsoft 365 — Outlook, SharePoint, MS Planner, and MS Project — via Single Sign-On over Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). The platform overlays the existing Microsoft environment rather than replacing it. This is a core GTM and product integration.
• MS Project, Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6coreTechnology or IntegrationCAPO provides an open REST API for integration with major construction management software platforms — Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, and Oracle Primavera P6. Actual construction progress data from CAPO flows back into project scheduling tools for more realistic timelines and earlier bottleneck detection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Buildots: Provides AI-driven construction progress tracking via hardhat-mounted 360° cameras and automated BIM comparison. Closely matches CAPO's stereovision Optical AI and ±5 mm BIM comparison for Soll/Ist reporting.
• ANYbotics: Manufacturer of autonomous quadruped robots (ANYmal) for industrial inspection and site monitoring. Directly comparable to CAPO's Robo Dog (Unitree-based) autonomous site inspection module.
• Disperse: AI-powered construction progress analysis using 360° camera captures to produce objective reports. Overlaps with CAPO's Documentation and progress evidence workflows for large construction sites.
• PlanRadar: Construction and real estate documentation, defect management, and task tracking SaaS. Comparable to CAPO's WebApp modules for checklists, tasks, meetings, and defect tickets.
• Reconstruct: Digital twin platform for construction using computer vision and BIM integration. Comparable to CAPO's BIM-driven progress monitoring, automated reporting, and stakeholder dashboards for project developers.
• OpenSpace: AI-powered construction progress documentation using 360° camera capture and computer vision. Directly comparable to CAPO's Documentation module with BIM integration, targeting similar project developers and GCs.

Broad incumbents

• Hilti: Construction technology, tools, and onsite software/services for trades. Comparable as a construction-technology incumbent increasingly active in IoT, jobsite digital tools, and asset tracking.
• Procore: Leading construction project management platform covering scheduling, quality, and safety for GCs and owners. Comparable at the project-controls layer where CAPO supplies automated progress data via API.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Smart building automation, lighting, security, and energy management at scale. Broad incumbent that could bundle CAPO-style construction intelligence into its building portfolio.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Suite of construction management tools (BIM 360, Build, Assemble) for design coordination, scheduling, and project controls. Broad incumbent integrating with CAPO via the open REST API for MS Project/Asta/Primavera.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capo-just-build

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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