NAR REACH's new class of Down Under proptechs largest yet
Introduced in 2019, the Australia and New Zealand REACH program is Second Century Venture’s longest running international technology incubation and mentorship effort
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 12
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
NAR reveals 12 new startups vying for iOi Summit 'Pitch Battle' crown
Highnote, Instacard and ListAssist are among the startups the National Association of Realtors has tapped for its annual 'Pitch Battle' later this month in Miami, according to an announcement
Zavvie rolls out power buyer services to mortgage lenders
After debuting a power buyer program for real estate brokerages in February, zavvie now has power buyer partnerships with 30 mortgage lenders in 9 states
by Matt Carter Jul 5
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
Zavvie raises $3.65M, bets on alternative homebuying preferences
Second Century Ventures Managing Partner Tyler Thompson will join zavvie's board of directors, the company announced
by Ben Verde Jan 11
Top lenders
Turner is a former entrepreneur in residence for NAR venture capital arm Second Century Ventures and a co-founder of Realtor association management platform Tangilla
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 14
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
Rent-to-own startup Landis raises $40M from Google, Jay-Z and NAR
The new Series B funding will go toward boosting the company's homeownership coaching program, growing its team and expanding to new markets
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 18
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
3 years in hibernation, Milestones emerges with $10M in funding
Milestones' client retention model is not entirely new, but the company hopes its new funding and team of backers can deliver a unique message to the market
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28
Power Buyer Knock revamps board of directors
Representative of NAR's venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, will serve as an observer on Knock's board
by Matt Carter Jun 7