UpEquity backer Next Coast Ventures raises $310M
The Austin-based venture capital firm is looking to support innovative startups in Texas and other emerging technology hubs
by Matt Carter Apr 1
The key to success in business? Stop trying to solve 'all' the problems
At Connect Now, Homeward Founder and CEO Tim Heyl told agents and brokers to focus on what they do better than anyone else and predicted 'the bundled transaction' would gain steam
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 17
Second-home platform Pacaso enters island time with Maui buy
Pacaso is making available 1/2 to 1/4 shares of the Maui home, which will be operated by a team of local service providers
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 2
Proptech VC takes swing at tenant loyalty app Piñata in $13M round
Leading the round was Wilshire Lane Capital, which invests heavily in real estate and proptech initiatives. Founder and managing partner Adam Demuyakor will join Piñata's board
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1
Homebuilding innovator Veev raises $400M in Series D round
The funding will help to spread the company's proprietary home construction method that curbs carbon dioxide emissions by 47% compared to traditional methodologies
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1
Funnel Leasing lands $36.5M Series B round for renter-first technology
Funnel's software provides users with a suite of features for renter outreach and communications at multiple stages of the renting life cycle
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 28
Rent guarantor Nomad sets sight on 10 new markets after $20M round
The Denver-based company, which offers owner-operated rental companies and single-family landlords guaranteed rent for up to 3 years, is eyeing Raleigh, NC as its next market
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 17
The future of PropTech: Innovation, scaling and the remote workplace
Clelia Peters was joined by Orchard Chief Executive Officer Court Cunningham and Pacaso CEO Austin Allison to discuss the future of PropTech during Connect Now on Tuesday
by Ben Verde Jan 25
Renovation startup Curbio raises $65M in Series B
Curbio's tech platform streamlines home repairs and only collects payment when a property sells. The company plans to use its new cash to expand its technology and geographic reach
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
Evocalize closes on $12M Series A led by Move, Inc.
Technology developed by Evocalize helps companies establish and spread their brand and services through an array of campaigns on Google, Facebook and Instagram
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 18
Foot-traffic startup hits unicorn status with $100M funding round
The company, Placer.ai, offers foot-traffic data to its clients, who come from retail, hospitality and other commercial industries
by Daniel Houston Jan 14
Lessen hits unicorn status with $170M Series B
The new funding pushes Lessen into 'unicorn' status, meaning its valuation has topped $1B. It's the second industry player in November to earn the title
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 1
Adwerx nabs $14.5M to expand customer relationship advertising
Customer Relationship Advertising, or CRA, refers to the technology's capability of connecting directly to clients' CRM tools to identify and target leads with online campaigns, per agent
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 24
Nation's largest MLS teases upcoming tech investments
California Regional MLS CEO Art Carter highlights broker discomfort after Zillow's acquisition of ShowingTime and Compass' acquisition of Glide
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 18
Workforce co-living startup PadSplit hauls in $20.5M
Workforce housing is defined by the Urban Land Institute as 'housing that is affordable to households earning 60 to 120 percent of the area median income'
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 8