Zero RFI

Zero RFI is a US-based company that provides an AI-driven platform for Owner’s Representative services in the construction industry, aimed at improving project management and operational efficiency. Founded in 2025 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Zero RFI offers AI-native solutions to enhance construction project management. The firm raised USD 13. 8 mn in a Seed funding round led by General Catalyst Partners on March 16, 2026.

The company has conducted one deal to date and utilizes innovative strategies to better serve building owners and developers. Zero RFI specializes in AI-native Owner’s Representative services aimed at revolutionizing the construction industry, which has been historically reliant on outdated methodologies. Their core service portfolio includes comprehensive project management and construction oversight designed to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making throughout the building lifecycle. By collaborating with building owners and developers, Zero RFI addresses critical pain points such as missed deadlines, budget overruns, and poor information flow, ultimately leading to better project outcomes.

Their enterprise-ready AI platform, Foundation Zero, integrates data and documentation, providing clients with a unified view of ongoing projects. This service is particularly beneficial for sectors such as healthcare, education, and life sciences, helping institutions like hospitals and universities streamline their construction needs across various geographical markets, including major U. S. cities like Atlanta, San Francisco, Boston, New York, and Denver.

Zero RFI's revenue model is structured around B2B partnerships, providing tailored services to its clients in the construction and real estate sectors. Clients engage Zero RFI through project-based contracts, where services are billed based on the scope and scale of the projects undertaken. The firm’s flagship offerings, including the Foundation Zero platform, facilitate a subscription-like model for ongoing project management services, ensuring clients have continuous access to real-time data and insights. While specific pricing plans for individual services are not disclosed, the structure typically involves negotiated fees tied to project milestones and deliverables, allowing for flexibility and alignment with client expectations.

This transactional approach ensures that Zero RFI’s services are integrated into the operational frameworks of their clients, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of construction projects. In March 2026, Zero RFI raised USD 13. 8 mn in seed funding led by General Catalyst Partners. The company will use the funding to build and scale its AI-based construction software platform and to acquire and integrate construction services and data businesses to support building owners and developers.

Upcoming initiatives include the development of new features for the Foundation Zero platform aimed at enhancing user experience and functionality. Zero RFI plans to expand its services into additional geographic regions, targeting markets such as Chicago and Los Angeles by the end of 2027.