Cemex Ventures has been officially recognized as Sustainability Investor of the Year at the BuiltWorlds Awards 2025, highlighting the firm’s continued commitment to accelerating innovation and decarbonization across the global construction ecosystem. 

The award was presented today to Jesús Ortiz, representing Cemex Ventures during the ceremony, recognizing the organization’s sustained efforts to back startups developing technologiesthat improve productivity, reduce emissions, and transform how the built environment is designed and delivered. 

The BuiltWorlds Awards celebrate leading organizations and investors driving meaningful progress across construction technology, infrastructure, and sustainability. This year’s recognitionacknowledges Cemex Ventures’ growing portfolio of startups focused on climate solutions, digitalization, and advanced construction technologies. 

“This recognition reinforces our commitment to supporting founders developing solutions that can deliver measurable impact for the construction industry,” said Jesús Ortiz. “Innovation willplay a critical role in addressing the sector’s productivity challenges and accelerating the transition toward a more sustainable built environment.” 

Over the past years, Cemex Ventures has actively invested in and partnered with startups developing technologies across areas such as: 

• Low-carbon materials and cement alternatives 

• Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) 

• Construction digitalization and smart operations 

• Advanced robotics and automation for job sites 

The recognition from BuiltWorlds further highlights the role of venture investment in enabling the deployment and scaling of technologies capable of addressing some of the constructionsector’s most pressing challenges. 

Cemex Ventures will continue working alongside founders, industry partners, and investors to accelerate the adoption of solutions that can deliver both environmental and operational impactacross the built world.