Residential proptech is back in focus — and AI is driving the reset
Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace says proptech investment is targeting the inefficiencies that have long defined the residential transaction
by Nick Pipitone Feb 10
Does Luxury Presence's $37M Series C forecast a big year for proptech investment?
The funding is a good sign for real estate technology founders and growth-minded executives, helping support the argument that the 'proptech winter' is facing an optimistic change of season
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 8
Is the ‘proptech winter’ ending? This is what investors are watching
Some companies that were red-hot during the COVID housing market had to either pivot or die when rates rose and major funding rounds dried up. But green shoots may be emerging
by Taylor Anderson Oct 23
Portfolio success leads Fifth Wall to open new fund
The new fund is backed by new limited partners such as Lowe’s, Public Storage, Kite Realty Group and Independence Realty Trust. Fifth Wall’s largest proptech investment went public in December
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 16
Fifth Wall Ventures targets $500M for new real estate tech fund
Fifth Wall Ventures, a venture-capital firm, plans to raise an impressive $500M for a new fund, the Fifth Wall REACT Fund, according to a new regulatory filing on Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 20
AI workflows, in-app loan application highlight latest from Waltz: Tech Review Update
New in 2025 is Waltz's in-app loan application, facilitating a fast, lightweight and consumer-driven process
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 8
Could offices hold the key to America's housing shortage?
Fifth Wall co-founder Brendan Wallace and VTS CEO Nick Romito discussed the bounce between office and remote work and transforming America's empty offices into extra housing during ICNY
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
Inman reveals winners of inaugural Best of Proptech awards for 2023
In recognition of the entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and visionaries pushing real estate forward, the 'Best of Proptech' honors cap the yearlong expansion of Inman's awards program
by Inman Nov 8
Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace on why 'proptech is existential' for leaders
Fifth Wall's co-founder revealed why proptech is worthy of venture capital, how friction generates money for lenders and why physics can better illuminate real estate’s carbon footprint
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 8
Fifth Wall debuts third SPAC, hopes to raise $250M
This is the third special purpose acquisition company that Fifth Wall Ventures, an investment company that focuses on real estate technology, has launched this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 19
Venture capital firm Fifth Wall Ventures latest to launch a SPAC
The firm is raising $250M through its public offering with the goal of acquiring and taking public a startup, the company confirmed in an SEC filing on Wednesday
by Patrick Kearns Jan 21
Zillow president: Digital real estate experience isn't a flash in the pan
Zillow President Jeremy Wacksman discussed the digital tailwinds of COVID-19 with Brendan Wallace, the managing partner and co-founder of Fifth Wall Ventures
by Patrick Kearns Aug 14
Global iBuyers? A one-click close? Tech trends to watch for in 2020
Venture capital and real estate tech leaders share their technology predictions for 2020
by Patrick Kearns Dec 5
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