Equity Angels launches to diversify proptech innovation
Kenya Burrell-VanWormer of NEO and Plunk's Katherine Winston team up to provide mentorship, fractional executives and fundraising preparation for entrepreneurs from diverse demographics
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 15
Artificial intelligence roused real estate amid a big year for proptech
Technology roared to life in 2023, sending a current of excitement across brokerages, MLSs and the vendors who serve both. But it was AI's rapid acceleration that drove the narrative this year
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 28
Closing escrow: Rebate-based Prevu lands $6M Series A
'In an era where affordability is a growing concern for homebuyers, Prevu is committed to making the dream of homeownership more attainable' - Prevu co-CEO Chase Marsh
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 14
Simply Homes funded $22M to apply AI to home affordability crisis
Simply Homes applies proptech by using an artificial intelligence-generated performance model to determine what each property will require to reach livability and, in time, profitability
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 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
Property management solution Revela revels in $9M Series A
The company serves private and institutional single-family landlords, multifamily property managers and student housing companies. The funding was led by FirstMark Capital
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 30
Dwellsy's consumer-first rental search earns $11.5M seed round
Days after Summer announced its vacation home acquisition and management platform closed on an $18M round, rental portal Dwellsy publicly announced an oversubscribed $11.5M seed round
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 15
Vacation home solution Summer weathers autumn with $18M
Leading the round was QED and Viola Group alongside a $50M debt facility from Setpoint Capital, according to TechCrunch. The company has raised a total of $30M
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 13
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
Lucky number? Radius Agent lands its 2nd $13M funding round
After a $13M Series A in May, led by Peter Flint's NFX, the brokerage-as-a-service platform secured a Series B in the same amount, also from Flint
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 2
During Proptech Month, explore the tech that drives the future
This November, Inman offers a deep dive into the world of proptech and the state of the startups that are building the future right before our eyes
by Inman Nov 1
Can VC bring innovation to proptech? 'We have to'
A panel of VC investors at ICLV said funding had likely been delivered to new proptechs without enough diligence during the most recent bull cycle. Now is the time to get 'more prudent'
Location! Location! Funding! Local Logic lands $13M in Series B round
'With an increasingly complex real estate market, our proprietary insights have become crucial in understanding location's impact on ROI' - Local Logic's Vincent-Charles Hodder
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 2
Rental startup Piñata debuts new payments program
Piñata Pay lets tenants build credit and earn rewards, while also potentially streamlining the rent collection process for landlords
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 1
Technology platform Inspectify finds $5.76M in new funding
'The data and determined insights from an inspection creates exponentially more efficiency in terms of how homes are owned and operated,' Inspectify's CEO Josh Jensen said
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 24