London-based startup Gendo has raised €5.1m to develop generative AI for architects
By ForGeeks London-based startup Gendo has announced it has raised €5.1 million amid growing demand for its software designed specifically for architects.
What is Gendo?
Founded in 2022 by architect George Prude and software engineer Will Jones, Gendo provides a tool that transforms:
- Sketches, 2D drawings or text descriptions
- In photorealistic construction designs.
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The platform is similar to MidJourney or DALL-E, but customized for architectural tasks. Users can precisely edit details such as:
- Colors,
- Lighting,
- Structural elements,
- Furniture.
Gendo stands out with more realistic results than generic AI models.
Benefits of Gendo
- Speed: Generate visualizations 100 times faster than traditional programs.
- Affordable price: A mid-tier subscription is £15 per month.
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Market Success
The platform was launched four months ago, after Gendo raised €1 million in pre-seed funding.
The first users include leading architectural firms:
- Zaha Hadid Architects,
- KPF,
- David Chipperfield Architects,
- Benoy.
According to Patrick Schumacher, principal of Zaha Hadid Architects and a new member of Gendo’s board of directors, the tool represents a “breakthrough in architecture.”
Patrick Schumacher.
Future Plans
The funds raised will be used to:
- Deepening AI capabilities,
- Developing customized workflows,
- Licensed models for large design firms.
Investors
The round was led by German funds PT1 and LEA Partners, as well as UK-based Concept Ventures and London-based Koro Capital.
Gendo makes professional design accessible by bridging the gap between simple visualization tools and complex programs such as Autodesk Forma.
