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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2026 · 58 MIN

Niklas Lindgren, Endra CEO on Rebuilding MEP Engineering with AI

from Venture with Grace · host Grace Gong

Niklas Lindgren is the Co-Founder and CEO of Endra, an AI-native platform purpose-built for MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) engineering. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~This episode is brought to you by Nebius — the ultimate cloud for AI innovators.Nebius provides AI infrastructure you can count on, combining reliability and speed with flexibility and engineering support unmatched by hyperscalers.AI leaders like Meta, Shopify, and Higgsfield already partner with Nebius to run their AI workloads. Plus, venture-backed startups can save up to $150,000 on compute costs when they apply for access. Visit nebius.com or nebius.com/startups to learn more~~~~~~~~~~~~~Backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Endra uses artificial intelligence, simulation, and computational geometry to automate the creation of 3D and 2D models, device placement, conduit routing, and compliance-ready documentation, transforming traditionally manual engineering workflows. The company has raised $75 million in just 13 months, including a $50 million Series A led by a16z, and is working with leading engineering firms such as AtkinsRéalis, Buro Happold, WSP, Hoare Lea, Ramboll, and AFRY. Before Endra, Niklas co-founded Sectragon, a vertical design-build integrator for physical security, and later led the company's expansion into North America as COO and Head of Go-to-Market.TopicsHow AI is transforming MEP engineering and the future of design automationBuilding category-defining vertical AI software for engineering industriesScaling enterprise AI products from early traction to global adoption#ArtificialIntelligence #Engineering #VerticalAI #ConstructionTech #Startups

Niklas Lindgren is the Co-Founder and CEO of Endra, an AI-native platform purpose-built for MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) engineering. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~This episode is brought to you by Nebius — the ultimate cloud for AI innovators.Nebius provides AI infrastructure you can count on, combining reliability and speed with flexibility and engineering support unmatched by hyperscalers.AI leaders like Meta, Shopify, and Higgsfield already partner with Nebius to run their AI workloads. Plus, venture-backed startups can save up to $150,000 on compute costs when they apply for access. Visit nebius.com or nebius.com/startups to learn more~~~~~~~~~~~~~Backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Endra uses artificial intelligence, simulation, and computational geometry to automate the creation of 3D and 2D models, device placement, conduit routing, and compliance-ready documentation, transforming traditionally manual engineering workflows. The company has raised $75 million in just 13 months, including a $50 million Series A led by a16z, and is working with leading engineering firms such as AtkinsRéalis, Buro Happold, WSP, Hoare Lea, Ramboll, and AFRY. Before Endra, Niklas co-founded Sectragon, a vertical design-build integrator for physical security, and later led the company's expansion into North America as COO and Head of Go-to-Market.TopicsHow AI is transforming MEP engineering and the future of design automationBuilding category-defining vertical AI software for engineering industriesScaling enterprise AI products from early traction to global adoption#ArtificialIntelligence #Engineering #VerticalAI #ConstructionTech #Startups

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