The proptech funding rebound is real — but more selective than ever
$3.3B was raised, but $2B concentrated in the top 10 deals
by Nick Pipitone Apr 9
As AI grabs headlines, the real cash flows to housing's core economics
Proptech capital is increasingly moving into real estate's financial backbone
by Nick Pipitone Mar 24
Proptech investment hits $1B in February as investors place bigger, more selective bets
Big funding rounds continue to shape the proptech investment landscape
by Nick Pipitone Mar 6
Ownwell raises $50M to grow its property tax appeal fintech
The company says it has processed more than 1M appeals, delivering average annual savings of $774 per homeowner
by Nick Pipitone Feb 25
The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it's coming back
Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life
by Nick Pipitone Feb 18
Dono raises $6.5M to digitize fragmented US property records
The title sector is plagued by antiquated and fragmented record systems that delay closings and increase costs. Dono wants to change that
by Nick Pipitone Feb 12
Proptech VCs want faster payback and fewer risks in 2026
January’s proptech funding data points to a market emphasizing scale, capital structure and operational durability over early experimentation
by Nick Pipitone Feb 11
Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans
Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 14
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
Ridley founder says platforms, not agents, will eventually be at the center of the transaction
The self-sale company just secured new funding from backers including Fifth Wall. CEO Mike Chambers says his company wants 'to support agents' who are 'unapologetically consumer first'
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 3
Inman unveils winners of the 2025 Best of Proptech Awards
Inman celebrates the most comprehensive recognition of property technology innovation to date, honoring leaders across 10 categories transforming the residential real estate landscape
by Inman Nov 20
From Vegas to venture capital: Navigating the uncertain path of the proptech founder
Proptech founders across the growth spectrum share their experiences of what goes into turning a technology passion into a functional company
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 5
BuildOps $127M Series C advances AI construction software
The software company reaches the coveted billion-dollar valuation in its effort to flatten the many hurdles intrinsic to large-scale commercia construction
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 21
6 named to NAR REACH Australia's latest class
REACH now has 285 companies in its ecosystem across its US residential and commercial programs, Israel, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and Australia and New Zealand
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 11
With fraud ever-prominent, Closinglock secures $34M Series B
While many brokerages, banks and title companies offer very secure solutions, many still do not. The loss of funds due to fraud remains a major industry issue, to the tune of close to $3B in 2023
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 30