CRETI · Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation

Generative AI is transforming from passive response systems into powerful Agents that proactively shape outcomes across industries. But the path to adoption isn't uniform—geography matters. In an analysis by CRETI · Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation's Paige Pitcher and Ashkán Z., we explore strategic differences shaping the AI landscape in the U.S. and Europe: ?? Compute Power Advantage: How infrastructure dominance positions the U.S. to lead innovation and scale rapidly. ?? Investment Arbitrage: Why Europe's structured capital deployment and grants offer compelling risk-adjusted returns. ?? Regulatory Leverage: Europe's AI Act serves not just compliance but as a strategic asset fostering market trust. Executives and investors must navigate these dynamics carefully to capitalize on opportunities across distinct AI ecosystems. Link: https://lnkd.in/gS2WzQzj #proptech #realestatetech #constructiontech #contech #ai #aiagents #venturecapital

This week in proptech, $104 million was invested across seven companies, with a median funding amount of $10 million. The funding activity highlights investor confidence in energy automation, digital mortgage solutions, and AI-driven construction technology. In this week's analysis, we'll explore: ?? Smart energy solutions led the week, with dcbel ($55M Venture) securing the largest investment to expand its AI-powered home energy management platform. ?? Real estate finance innovation continues, with Tomo ($20M Series B) attracting funding to streamline mortgage transactions through automation. ?? AI-driven construction and workspace solutions gained traction, with Augmenta ($10M Seed) focusing on automated building design, and CorporatEdge Serviced Offices ($11.48M Private Equity) expanding flexible office spaces in India. Read Weekly Proptech at https://lnkd.in/gMgs4kD8 Tags: #proptech #realestatetech #fintech #constructiontech #contech #venturecapital

We are thrilled to announce that David Madrid, Vice President of Innovation and Venture at AvalonBay Communities, has joined the CRETI · Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation and the CRETI Venture Council. David brings a wealth of experience in driving innovation and strategic investments within the real estate sector. At AvalonBay, David is instrumental in incubating new products and programs that enhance net operating income (NOI), managing a substantial strategic investment portfolio, and chairing the Innovation Committee. His background spans architecture, investment, and operations, with a proven track record in partnerships, business development, and portfolio management. Under David's leadership, AvalonBay has been at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency and resident satisfaction. Notably, the company opened its second centralized customer care center and integrated artificial intelligence to advance centralization efforts. David's expertise and AvalonBay's commitment to innovation will undoubtedly enrich the CRETI Venture Council's initiatives, fostering collaboration and driving transformative growth within the industry. Want to get involved? Learn more about CRETI at creti.org

This week in proptech, $188 million was invested across seven companies, with a median funding amount of $15 million. This week’s analysis of proptech investment trends highlights continued growth in digital property management, real estate financing, and tenant experience solutions. In this analysis, we explore: ?? The Rise of Cloud-Based Property Management — How Mews’ $75M funding round is transforming hotel and property management through automation and cloud technology. ??The Shift Toward Tenant & Sustainability Solutions — How Daisy, Faireez inc., Telescope, and reFIT? are enhancing tenant services and sustainability-driven property management through smart home technology and workplace wellness initiatives. Read more at creti.org - Link in Comments ?? #proptech #realestatetech #fintech #constructiontech #contech #venturecapital #fundraising

We’re excited to welcome Gabriella Brignardello, Principal at Fika Ventures, to CRETI · Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation! Gabriella brings a wealth of experience investing in fintech, proptech, construction tech, and vertical SaaS—areas that are reshaping the future of real estate technology. At Fika Ventures, she focuses on early-stage B2B software startups, particularly those leveraging AI to drive innovation. With a background in strategy consulting at EY-Parthenon and venture experience at WndrCo, Gabriella has a keen eye for transformative opportunities in the space. Beyond venture, her leadership extends to Mi Casa de Angeles, a nonprofit she founded in 2009 to improve education in underserved communities in Peru. Her insights and expertise will be invaluable to our growing proptech venture community. Welcome to CRETI, Gabriella! Want to get involved? Learn more at creti.org #proptech #realestatetech #constructiontech #contech #fintech #saas #venturecapital #fundraising

Did you know that 60% of multifamily managers encounter financial discrepancies? Financial discrepancies in the multifamily industry are more than occasional errors—they are a structural issue affecting operations at scale. We recently partnered with SurfaceAI, the AI Agent platform for multifamily operators, to research and understand the issue at scale. A study of 325 property managers across CRETI · Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation multifamily network revealed?that?60% of managers encounter financial discrepancies monthly, with billing errors cited as the most common source of inaccuracies. These findings highlight the persistent challenges managers face in maintaining financial accuracy and operational efficiency. The survey revealed: ?? Billing Errors as the Leading Cause of Financial Discrepancies — 100% of surveyed property managers identified billing errors—ranging from misapplied rent adjustments to amenity fee inconsistencies—as the most prevalent source of lease and rent roll discrepancies. ? ?? The Operational Strain of Manual Reconciliation — Despite advances in property management technology, manual oversight remains a major challenge, contributing to inefficiencies, revenue leakage, and tenant disputes. ? ?? The Shift from Chatbots to AI-Driven Financial Automation — Chatbots have become an outdated feature in the industry, failing to solve financial inaccuracies or drive measurable business impact. AI-driven automation, by contrast, is actively transforming financial workflows by detecting, reconciling, and correcting discrepancies in real-time. Link to research: https://lnkd.in/giw-AgSQ #multifamily #propertymanagement #propertymanager #realestatetech #proptech #innovation #ai

This week, $32 million was invested across six companies, with a median funding amount of $8 million. While investment volume slowed, the funding activity highlights growing investor interest in virtual real estate, home setup automation, and alternative real estate finance. In this week's analysis, we'll explore how: ?? Virtual real estate dominated deal volume, with Open Meta City ($20M Undisclosed) securing the largest investment of the week, reinforcing the expansion of metaverse-based property transactions. ? ?? Series A funding made up 25% of this week’s deals, with Just Move In ($8M) raising capital to streamline home-moving logistics and service automation. ? ?? Seed funding contributed 12% of total investments, with dsb ($3.8M) focused on sustainable home renovations and energy efficiency solutions. Read more about this week in proptech at creti.org #proptech #realestatetech #contech #constructiontech #fintech #climatetech #metaverse #ai #venturecapital #fundraising

Lisbon-based proptech startup Relive has raised $5.5 million in Series A funding to scale its operations and expand further into the U.S. real estate market. The round was led by Indico Capital Partners, with participation from Shilling VC and Bynd Venture Capital. Read more at creti.org Link in comments ?? #proptech #realestatettech #venturecapital

Who's investing in proptech? The proptech venture capital market had a strong start in 2025, with 51% of companies securing over $5 million in funding, totaling $513 million across 27 deals. Investor confidence continues to remain?high, with a notable focus on early-stage investments, compliance automation, and fintech-driven real estate solutions, signaling a continued shift towards digital transformation in the sector. 1. Debt is now a major funding lever ??Debt financing accounted for 31.8% of all capital raised in January ??Neutral ($133M) led by Pearlmark & Bank OZK—one of the biggest debt raises we’ve seen in proptech ??More founders are using structured capital to scale without heavy dilution 2. Early-stage VC is still active, but disciplined ?? $129M+ in Series A, $126M+ in Venture Rounds ??AI-driven property management, fintech, and leasing automation remain hot ??Notable rounds: Rize | ???? ($35M, Series A) led by RAED Ventures, qbiq ($16M, Series A) backed by Insight Partners 3. Late-stage capital is reserved for the strongest ??OYO raised $64M, but beyond the category leaders, late-stage funding remains selective ??Growth-stage rounds made up 12% of total funding, signaling investors are still cautious about scaling bets 4. AI-powered, personalized real estate platforms are gaining traction ??Ambak ($7M, Seed), Foyer ($6.2M, Seed), and Trustup ($5.2M, Seed) show early investor interest in CX-driven platforms ??Seed-stage funding accounted for 4.8% of total capital, a measured but steady trend Find the full report linked in the comments. #proptech #realesatetetech #contech #constructiontech #fintech #venturecapital #fundraising

This Week in Proptech...$94.8 million was invested across seven companies, with a median funding amount of $4.75 million. In this week's analysis, we explore: ?? Series C funding accounted for 59% of total investment, with ICON ($56M Series C) leading the way in 3D-printed home construction. ?? Series A funding made up 32% of this week’s deals, with PropHero ($25M), Relive ($5.5M) securing investments to scale their real estate investment and relocation platforms. ?? Seed funding contributed 9% of total investments, with Henry AI (YC S24) ($4M), handly ($3.9M), and PlanningHub ($378K) raising early-stage capital for AI-powered leasing, contractor marketplaces, and urban planning software. Read more about this week in proptech at https://lnkd.in/gvQ6UWN2 #proptech #realestatetech #constructiontech #contech #fintech #climatetech #venturecapital #fundraising