CRETI · Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation

This Week in Proptech — proptech startups raised over $107 million, with strong interest in mortgage technology, energy storage solutions, and fractional ownership platforms. Leading the funding rounds, Easy Home Finance Limited secured $35 million to advance mortgage-tech solutions, while Ampd Energy attracted $27.3 million to power sustainable construction sites. Fractional’s $15 million investment highlighted a growing market for alternative property ownership models. In this weeks insights, we explore: 📍 How Series B funding is propelling scaling companies in mortgage-tech and sustainable energy. 📍 The rise of fractional ownership as an accessible real estate investment model. 📍 The role of early-stage funding in nurturing specialized real estate tech solutions. Subscribe to our newsletter to access insights at https://lnkd.in/gH8QXYeB #proptech #realestatetech #startups #venturecapital #fundraising

CRETI recently conducted a survey among 200 investors to gain insights into their average check sizes per deal in the proptech sector. According to the survey, aimed at understanding the capital flow into proptech startups, there is a heavy and predominant interest in mid-sized check sizes, with a strong leaning towards investments in the $1 million to $5 million range. Read report at https://lnkd.in/gFyMRP6F #proptech #realestatetech #startups #founders #venturecapital #fundraising

Join us this Friday, November 8 at 1:00 pm EST for an immersive product presentation from leading multifamily technology companies. Presentations by: 📍Marc Rutzen, CEO at HelloData an AI platform to analyze multifamily rent & expense comps, optimize rental pricing, and raise NOI. 📍Lindsay Martinez, CEO at Tourus the only mobile app built for leasing teams to more easily manage communication with leads. 📍Lindsay Liu, CEO at Super · hiresuper.com the operating system for buildings. Register for free at https://lnkd.in/daC7CzHr Tags: #proptech #realestatetech #multifamily #realestate #venturecapital #propertymanagement

Further launches out of stealth with a $4.1M pre-seed round to guide first-time homebuyers. Investors, including Link Ventures, Vesta Ventures, F4, FiDi Ventures, Flex Capital, Gaingels, Andrew Paradise, Jeff Fagnan, and Ryan Moore, participated in the round. Read more about the raise: https://lnkd.in/gbhrVBiF #proptech #fintech #realestatetech #realestate #fundraising #venturecapital

You’re Invited: Venture Capital Deep Dive Join our partner Goodwin as they explore the adventures in VC fundraising and investing, delving into the most pressing challenges and triumphs from the past 12-18 months. We'll also uncover the current state of new funds, sharing best practices and insights into emerging trends to help you navigate hurdles, seize opportunities, and optimize your approach in today’s evolving landscape. Topics will include: 📍 Fundraising Dynamics for 2025 📍 Latest LP Hot Buttons 📍 Cashless Capital Contributions: Trends and Tips 📍 State of Liquidity: Latest Developments on Private Company Liquidity 📍 QSBS Developments: Landmines and Strategies 📍 The PE Buyer: Major Topics in the Expected PE Surge in Venture-backed Companies Register at https://lnkd.in/gpjm_ihh Speakers: John Casnocha, Partner, Technology Kelsey Lemaster, Partner, Tax Jon Novotny, Partner, Technology Ian O'Donnell, Private Investment Funds Nicole Peppe, Partner, Private Investment Funds Tags: #proptech #startups #fundraising #venturecapital

Mid-Sized Checks Dominate Proptech Investment Landscape In a recent CRETI · Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation survey of 200 investors, mid-sized check sizes emerged as the preferred investment range in proptech. Key findings include: 📍 Mid-sized funding: 51% of investors write checks between $1 million and $5 million, signaling strong support for early-to-mid-stage startups. 📍 Seed-stage funding: 31% of investors favor smaller checks under $500,000, underscoring interest in early-stage innovation. 📍 Limited large investments: Only 4% of investors commit $10 million or more, suggesting fewer options for late-stage capital. This data reveals a proptech sector heavily geared toward early to mid-stage growth, with a balanced but cautious interest in large-scale funding. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFyMRP6F #proptech #contech #constructiontech #fintech #startups #founders #venturecapital #fundraising

Proptech Startups Raised $257 Million in Venture Funding Focused on Innovation in Property Management, Sustainability, and Construction. What mattered this week in proptech — startups raised over $257 million, with a strong focus on venture funding supporting innovation in property management, construction intelligence, and sustainable solutions. Leading the week, DoorLoop secured $100 million in a Series B round, showcasing investor confidence in property management platforms. PowerPay followed with $60 million in venture funding to expand its digital lending for home improvement, while Emidat raised $4.3 million to advance climate intelligence in construction. In this issue, we explore: 📍 How venture capital is fueling the growth of proptech innovations, particularly in property management and lending solutions. 📍 The importance of sustainable and climate-focused solutions within real estate and construction. 📍 Key insights into the role of early-stage venture funding in developing specialized proptech solutions for operational efficiency. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAiMc7FM Tags #proptech #constructiontech #contech #climatetech #fintech #realestatetech #venturecapital #funding

DoorLoop, a Miami-based property management startup, has announced its $100 million Series B. The round was led by JMI Equity, a growth equity firm focused on software investments. The company has raised $130 million across three rounds. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gFHba7g2 Tags: #proptech #propertymanagement #multifamily #realestate #venturecapital

Meet the Future of Property Management. Join us on Friday, November 8 at 1:00 pm EST for an immersive product presentation from leading multifamily technology companies. Presentations by: 📍Marc Rutzen, CEO at HelloData: HelloData uses AI to analyze multifamily rent & expense comps, optimize rental pricing, and raise NOI. 📍Lindsay Martinez, CEO at Tourus: Tourus is the only mobile app built for leasing teams to more easily manage communication with leads. 📍Lindsay Liu, CEO at Super · hiresuper.com: Super is the operating system for buildings. Register for free at https://lnkd.in/daC7CzHr Tags: #proptech #realestatetech #multifamily #realestate #venturecapital #propertymanagement

Inman has acquired Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate. Congratulations to two great organizations coming together. https://lnkd.in/dSgujBfg