Maeconomy Raises €1.5M to Digitalize Building Materials
April 10, 2026 – 7:20 am
The Dutch startup Maeconomy is tackling a significant challenge in the construction industry: the lack of traceability for building materials, which hinders their reuse during demolition or renovation. They have secured €1.5 million to develop a platform that transforms these materials into circular assets with auditable and monetizable digital identities.
Addressing a Structural Issue
Construction and demolition waste in the EU represents one of the largest waste streams by weight, with most removed materials downcycled due to the absence of reliable records. Maeconomy aims to create a "material passport"—a digital identity for each building material—to address this structural issue.
Existing Concepts and Innovations
The concept of material passports is not new, with Dutch companies like Madaster having established registry platforms. However, Maeconomy‘s platform stands out by focusing on making materials "auditable" and "monetizable," directly linking their residual value to the asset record.
Impact and Timing
With the Dutch construction sector consuming 50% of the country’s raw materials and EU regulations pushing for circular design, Maeconomy‘s solution arrives at a critical time. The platform aims to bridge the gap between policy ambition and commercial infrastructure, enabling building owners to view their structures as material banks with quantifiable value.
Author:
Ana-Maria Stanciuc, Editor-in-Chief at TNW