BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group and Citi were among the participants in a round that will fund hiring, as Icon prepares to expand its portfolio of 3D-printed homes.

US-based advanced construction technology developer Icon completed a $35m series A round on Wednesday that included architectural firm BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group and banking group Citi.

Venture capital fund Moderne Ventures led the round, which also featured CAZ Investments, Crosstimbers Ventures, Ironspring Ventures, Next Coast Ventures, Oakhouse Partners, Trust Ventures, Vulcan Capital and Wavemaker Partners.

Icon combines 3D printing software, advanced materials and robotics in a system that allows it to design and build 3D-printed homes. It has built dwellings in…

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