Solvera raises $6.3M to scale the AI-native engineering firm

Oslo-based Solvera has secured $6.3 million in pre-seed funding to grow its AI-native engineering firm catering to the construction industry. Led by Seedcamp, the round saw participation from Construct Venture, Inception Fund, Momentum, Obos Ventures, PSV Tech, Sondo, The Nordic Web Ventures, and angel investors Spacemaker founders Anders Kvåle and Håvard Haukeland.

Co-founders Arif Mirza (CEO), Pål Rasmussen (CTO), and Thorvald Thorsnes (CCO) are developing a firm that merges AI technology with seasoned building engineers. Rather than software licenses or consulting fees, Solvera offers complete engineering services, from initial requirements to construction-ready designs. Central to the company's strategy is a custom operating system employing AI agents to automate engineering tasks while human engineers retain decision-making authority.

This system, designed to improve with each project, captures engineering knowledge for reuse. Solvera initially concentrates on MEP engineering, tackling complex requirements, discipline coordination, and design adaptation throughout construction. Despite twenty years of advancements in building engineering software, productivity and the core delivery method have remained unchanged, according to co-founder and CEO Arif Mirza.

The funding will bolster the engineering and technology teams in Oslo, set up a London office, and further refine the operating system. Solvera also aims to expand into new markets as the business model evolves.