Prescient Valuation, Funding & Investors

Prescient is valued at $650M as of July 2018.

Last Prescient valuation

$650M

Series E · Jul 2018

Last Prescient funding round

$190M

Undisclosed stage · May 2021

Cumulative funding Prescient raised

$293M

across 5 funding rounds

Key investors in Prescient

  • Eldridge Industries
  • JE Dunn Construction

Prescient Overview

About Prescient

Prescient is a Liberty, Missouri-based manufacturer of prefabricated steel-framed buildings using the patented Unified Truss Construction System. The technology supports structures up to 12 stories for multifamily housing, student dormitories, hotels, and senior living facilities. Cost-competitive with wood framing, Prescient's modules reduce construction time by 50 percent. Founded in 2007, the company has delivered over 20,000 units across the United States.


Founded

2012

HQ

United StatesCharlotte, NC

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Product sales

Valuation

$650M (Jul 2018)

Prescient Valuation

Prescient is currently valued at $650M, based on its Series E in July 2018.

The $50M round was led by Eldridge Industries.

Prescient's valuation has grown 1.3x from $515M at its Series D in April 2017 to $650M in July 2018, across 2 priced rounds.

Prescient valuation by funding round

Prescient valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Jul 2018Series E$650M
Apr 2017Series D$515M

Prescient Funding History

Prescient has raised a total of $293M across 5 funding rounds.

Prescient's first fundraising round was a $3M Series A in November 2013. The most recent completed round was a $190M undisclosed-stage round in May 2021.

Prescient funding rounds

Prescient funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
May 2021Undisclosed stageEldridge Industries (lead); JE Dunn Construction (lead)$190M-Prescient is an advanced architectural software and digital design company that leverages precision off-site manufacturing to enable efficient construction, particularly in multifamily housing, hospitality, student housing, senior housing, hotels, military barracks, and apartment buildings. Its digital design-build platform integrates architectural design, modeling software, engineering, manufacturing, and construction services to streamline processes, reduce costs, improve ROI, and enhance efficiency across the development, construction, and operating value chain. Founded in 2012, by May 2021 Prescient had completed 57 projects totaling 9.1 million square feet across the United States and operated automated robotic plants in Colorado and North Carolina, with around 400 employees as of 2020. On May 3, 2021, Prescient closed a $190 million strategic investment and bonding support deal co-led by long-term investors Eldridge Industries and JE Dunn Construction, with additional bonding assistance from Security Benefit. The funds are earmarked to accelerate expansion and growth in the multifamily sector through investments in its technology platform. This follows prior funding including $90 million from Eldridge in summer 2020, $50 million Series E led by Eldridge in 2018 at a $650 million pre-money valuation, and $45 million the year prior. JE Dunn Chairman Tim Dunn, a Prescient board member, highlighted the value of its prefabrication technology for quality control, weather mitigation, safety, and efficiency. Prescient's CEO Magued Eldaief emphasized the investment as validation of the company's technology strength, market acceptance, business strategy, and growth potential in prefabrication and construction tech. Eldridge Co-founder Tony Minella noted significant business and operational progress since their 2018 investment. The round underscores investor confidence in Prescient's innovative application in the construction industry, positioning it to scale amid demand for faster, more economical building solutions.
Jul 2018Series EEldridge Industries (lead)$50M$650MPrescient is a fully integrated BIM design and building technology platform that uses proprietary precision manufacturing, robotics, laser cutting, and numerically controlled systems to reduce time and cost in constructing multi-unit housing, achieving tight tolerances comparable to the automotive industry. Its digital thread integrates planning, design, manufacturing, and installation. On July 23, 2018, Prescient closed a $50 million Series E funding round led by Eldridge Industries at a pre-money valuation of $650 million, following a $45 million raise in December 2017. This infusion aimed to accelerate global growth and support the mission of 'Attainable Housing for All' through innovation and expansion. At the time, Prescient had a robust project pipeline exceeding 10 million square feet (15,000 units) for delivery in 2018 and 2019, receiving over 1.5 million square feet (2,200 units) in weekly RFP requests. The company had recently doubled its Colorado manufacturing facility and launched a second plant in North Carolina in July 2017. Led by Executive Chairman Satyen Patel and CEO Magued Eldaief, Prescient positioned itself as a disruptive innovator in multi-unit housing. Post-2018, Eldridge continued support with a $90 million financing commitment in June 2020 (Series E-1 extension) and co-led a $190 million strategic investment in May 2021 with JE Dunn and bonding from Security Benefit to fuel multifamily sector expansion and technology investments. Prescient grew to over 400 staff across facilities in North Carolina, Colorado, and Poland, holding 98 patents, and earned recognitions like Innovator of the Year by Construction Dive in 2018.
Apr 2017Series D-$40M$515M-
Sep 2014Series B-$10M--
Nov 2013Series A-$3M--

Who has invested in Prescient?

2 investors have backed Prescient across its funding rounds, including Eldridge Industries and JE Dunn Construction.

Lead investors include Eldridge Industries and JE Dunn Construction.


Prescient Investors

Investors in Prescient by funding rounds participated
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Prescient Competitors

Prescient competitors include listed companies like Limbach Holdings and Cardinal Infrastructure, and private ones like Renco USA, SIBS, Katerra and Osman Group.

Public and private companies comparable to Prescient
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Limbach HoldingsUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$647M$69M$597M0.9x
Renco USAUnited StatesMiami, FLPrivate--$318M-
SIBSSwedenStockholmPrivate--$237M-
KaterraUnited StatesSan Francisco, CAPrivate--$3B-
Osman GroupEgyptCairoPrivate--$50M-
Cardinal InfrastructureUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$456M$72M$649M1.2x

Prescient Public Comps

Prescient is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Cardinal Infrastructure, Lycopodium, Legacy Housing, Schweiter Technologies, Jet Contractors, Civmec, Saudi Ceramic, ACICO Group, Adentra and Assystem.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Cardinal Infrastructure$456M$72M1.9x1.2x12.3x7.0x
Lycopodium$266M$42M2.2x1.9x13.7x12.5x
Legacy Housing$165M$52M3.8x3.1x12.1x9.0x
Schweiter Technologies$1.1B$52M0.6x0.6x12.0x6.5x
Jet Contractors$385M$60M1.8x1.7x11.7x-
Civmec$642M$69M1.1x1.0x9.8x8.6x
Saudi Ceramic$397M$107M2.2x2.1x8.1x11.5x
ACICO Group$262M$48M4.1x-22.2x-

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Common questions about Prescient

When was Prescient founded?Prescient was founded in 2012.
Where is Prescient headquartered?Prescient is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, United States.
Is Prescient publicly listed?No, Prescient is a private, VC-backed company.
What is Prescient's valuation?Prescient was last valued at $650M in its Series E in July 2018.
How much funding has Prescient raised?Prescient has raised $293M across 5 funding rounds.
What was Prescient's last funding round?Prescient's last funding round was a $190M undisclosed-stage round in May 2021, led by Eldridge Industries and JE Dunn Construction.
Who are Prescient's investors?Prescient's investors include Eldridge Industries and JE Dunn Construction.
Which companies are comparable to Prescient?Companies comparable to Prescient include Limbach Holdings, Renco USA, SIBS, Katerra, Osman Group and Cardinal Infrastructure.

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