Dextall Raises $15M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Prefab for Affordable Housing
July 19, 2025
byFenoms Start-Up Research
Dextall, a fast-growing construction tech company reimagining building envelopes, has secured $15 million in Series A funding. The round was led by L+M Development Partners, Essence Development, and Simpson Strong‑Tie, with participation from Winklevoss Capital. This injection of capital will accelerate Dextall’s efforts to modernize the construction process for mid- and high-rise buildings, with a focus on affordability, sustainability, and speed.
Revolutionizing Façade Design with Automation
Central to Dextall’s platform is its proprietary software, Dextall Studio, which digitizes and automates the façade design process. What typically takes up to three years in traditional workflows is now condensed into a matter of days. The software seamlessly converts schematic building designs into detailed architectural and prefabrication-ready shop drawings. By linking directly with off-site manufacturing facilities and regional fabrication partners, Dextall offers a plug-and-play solution that delivers high-quality, modular façades with precision and efficiency.
Responding to the Affordable Housing Crisis
With cities like New York, Chicago, and Boston facing record-high housing demand and tightening construction timelines, Dextall’s platform presents a powerful advantage. The company’s system can cut on-site installation time by 80%, reduce labor needs by up to 87%, and lower overall project energy costs by 20%. These numbers aren’t theoretical - they’re backed by a growing portfolio of high-rise projects already using Dextall panels.
As affordable housing providers scramble to deliver units faster while controlling costs, Dextall’s value proposition becomes more than attractive - it becomes essential. The company has a $110 million backlog and closed over $50 million in contracts just last year, underlining serious traction.
Here’s where Dextall drops one of the most powerful insights for startup founders: the company didn’t just innovate within the construction system - they rebuilt the system around a new foundation. Where the industry saw 36-month timelines and endless stakeholder handoffs as “just the way it is,” Dextall reframed the façade not as a custom asset, but as a repeatable, programmable module. That’s the insight.
Every founder reading this should ask: “What does my industry treat as a given, and what happens if we standardize it?” Whether you're working in software, healthtech, or climate, the same principle applies. You’re not just solving a pain point - you’re redefining the boundaries of the product. That’s how platforms are born.
Strategic Growth and Market Validation
The $15 million in Series A funding will be used to expand Dextall’s operations to major U.S. markets including Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Chicago. The capital will also go toward increasing fabrication capacity and expanding partnerships with developers and contractors. Dextall is already working with renowned architectural and construction firms, who are specifying its panels into new projects to meet modern building codes, design requirements, and climate mandates.
What makes Dextall different from traditional prefab firms is not just its tech - it’s the convergence of design automation, certified regional manufacturing, and AI-driven operating systems that handle workflows from spec to installation.
Built for Sustainability and Compliance
Sustainability is also a critical part of Dextall’s value proposition. The company’s prefab panels enable buildings to meet new energy efficiency standards and reduce embodied carbon. They’re designed to simplify compliance with evolving local laws, including retrofit mandates in dense urban markets. With the construction industry under increasing pressure to decarbonize, Dextall offers a solution that aligns with both market demand and regulatory direction.
Backed by Industry Leaders
The caliber of investors backing Dextall says a lot about its potential. L+M Development Partners and Essence Development are two of the most respected names in affordable housing. Simpson Strong-Tie brings engineering expertise and manufacturing reach. With this coalition of backers, Dextall is positioned not just as a product provider, but as an infrastructure enabler for next-gen housing solutions.
A Vision Led by Industry Experience
Founder and CEO Aurimas Sabulis is no stranger to building-scale innovation. With a background in window manufacturing and years of experience in design engineering, he saw the inefficiencies in traditional building envelopes firsthand. He built Dextall to be the answer: a scalable, tech-enabled approach that doesn’t compromise on performance or aesthetics.
With offices in New York and Fairfax, Virginia, and a growing network of certified partners, Dextall is primed to transform the way buildings are designed, fabricated, and delivered across the U.S.
A New Era for Construction Tech
Dextall’s approach to the building envelope isn’t just a clever workaround - it’s a complete overhaul. As demand for faster, more sustainable, and cost-efficient housing intensifies, Dextall has built a system that reduces waste, increases precision, and redefines what’s possible in urban construction.
With Series A funding in place, high-profile backers, and a proven track record of execution, Dextall is well on its way to becoming one of the most important players in the future of construction technology.