Israeli generative AI startup raises $16 million to automate architectural planning
Tel Aviv-based qbiq says its AI-based software platform can be used by non-architects and architects alike to plan, visualize, and optimize any interior space within a few clicks
Sharon Wrobel is a tech reporter for The Times of Israel.

Israeli startup qbiq, the developer of an artificial intelligence-based tool that helps real estate developers, architects and brokers plan and optimize layouts for interior spaces, said Wednesday it has secured $16 million in a funding round led by US private equity firm Insight Partners.
The Series A funding round was joined by real estate venture fund JLL Spark, Israeli private equity fund 10D, US venture capital fund Ocean Azul, Israeli early-stage VC fund Random Forest, and M-Fund.
Founded in 2019 by Leeor Solnik, Elad Kaminer, Noam Diamantstein and Roey Granot, qbiq has developed an AI-based 3D visualization platform for architects, as well as brokers, landlords, general contractors, and tenants to visualize and optimize interior spaces with a few clicks.
The startup says the architectural AI platform generates a complete layout design package within minutes by feeding the system building information, including a floor plan and other requirements, from the purpose of the space, to seat count and finish materials. To envision the full potential of a property users can customize and design all parts of the space, including floor, ceiling and partitions, within the constraints of costs, building time and other factors. The system is also able to generate 3D virtual tours.
“When we officially launched in 2023, I discussed reaching 100 million square feet delivered to clients … This was thought by many to be unrealistic,” said Solnik. “By 2024 we had already quadrupled that goal and are now speeding toward the 1 billion square foot mark.”
Headquartered in Tel Aviv, qbiq has offices in New York and Miami. Among its customers are real estate management firm Brookfield Properties, JLL, Skanska and IWG.
Solnik said that the raised funds will be used for global expansion with a focus on commercial real estate to make architectural planning accessible and faster for non-designers and designers alike.
qbiq said that for decades traditional architectural planning involved slow, manual work to create layouts with architects using tools to solve complex design problems line by line which led to delays and slower deal flow.
“When I was CEO, we would have at least one major office move per year across our global offices,” said Insight Partners Managing Director Liad Agmon. “Understanding whether a vacant space would be optimal for our needs was a tedious and lengthy process that would often take weeks and involve back and forth between our team, landlords, and our architects.”
“qbiq solves this problem, saving valuable time and money to all parties involved,” Agmon added.