NAR opens application window for REACH tech accelerator
The National Association of Realtors' for-profit venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, runs the program. Applications are due by Jan. 31
Productive.ai wins NAR Pitch Battle
Joseph Wihbey, Productive.ai's COO and head of product, took a different approach than everyone else in his pitch: he simulated a phone call with a potential client to show what the tool can do
REACH turns 10: Inside the NAR tech accelerator's success rate
Since the accelerator launched a decade ago, 80 companies have graduated from the program, an Intel analysis shows. More than 75% are still in business and about 20% have been acquired
Calling all startups: NAR's tech accelerator is taking applications
The National Association of Realtors' venture capital arm Second Century Ventures runs REACH, which debuted in 2012 and has invested in more than 200 startups over the years
NAR venture capital arm launches tech accelerator in Latin America
The launch marks the 1st time the accelerator, REACH, will accept applications from companies in a non-primarily English-speaking region. Real estate startups can apply through February
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 29
Presale home renovation startup Revive wins NAR 'Pitch Battle'
Revive takes home the $15,000 cash prize from a contest hosted by NAR’s for-profit investment subsidiary Second Century Ventures. It was one of 12 startups to compete in the contest
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 30
Revive Real Estate hires former NAR incubator executive
Real estate venture capitalist Kia Nejatian joins the renovation startup as the company anticipates growth in a buyer's market
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 23
Berkshire Hathaway
The tech accelerator program from Second Century Ventures is now operating in the US, Canada, Australia and UK
by Patrick Kearns Mar 9
NAR tech accelerator Reach expands to Canada
Tech startups will be able to apply starting in late May
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 24
A couple sharing a champagne toast on the floor in their new house
Updater expects approximately half of all US households moving in 2020 to use its tech
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 11
'You cannot buy that purple toilet': Curbio wins NAR pitch battle
Curbio, which renovates homes for sellers and gets paid at closing, was one of 14 contestants to go head-to-head in a 'Pitch Battle' hosted by Second Century Ventures
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 22
NAR now accepting applications for real estate 'pitch battle'
The application process is now open for the second annual iOi Pitch Battle, a contest in which aspiring real estate tech startups vie for $15K and the attention of venture capitalists
NAR CEO says he's 'not terrified' of Zillow
Bob Goldberg told attendees of NAR's Midyear conference that he was more concerned about 'mom and pop' startups and 'guys or gals in the garage' building totally new disruptive products
by Andrea V. Brambila May 15
Will NAR solicit venture capital funding from 1.3 million Realtors?
National Association of Realtors Treasurer Tom Riley teases 'new revamp' of venture capital arm Second Century Ventures
NAR made $20 million from DocuSign IPO
Second Century Ventures, the venture arm of the National Association of Realtors, invested in the electronic signature provider back in 2009
by Andrea V. Brambila May 18