This Week in Proptech - June 4, 2021
This week in proptech, approximately $1.03 billion (-26.79%) was invested in real estate technology companies. Globally, 31 (+10.71%) companies announced funding rounds at a median of $17.8 million (+270.83%). Investments ranged across a variety of sectors including residential, insurance, multifamily, and construction.
Notable Rounds
On May 27, 2021, QuintoAndar, São Paulo, Brazila-based rental management comapny, announced a $300 million Series E from Alta Park Capital, Softbank, Maverick Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, and 5 other investors
On May 28, 2021, HomeLight, a San Francisco-based residential real estate company, announved a $150 million debt financing from Credit Suisse.
On June 2, 2021, Spruce, a NYC-based residential title insurance company, announced a $60 million Series C from Zigg Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners and Scale Venture Partners.
What Does This Mean?
Three notable trends stood out this week in proptech. Real estate tech venture captal investments supassed a billion dollars ($USD) for the second consecutive week. Real estate tech startups continue outperform and set VC records as the 2021 fundraising market continues to impress. Median funding was another notable trend. This week in proptech, median funding increased by approximately 270.83% to $17.8 million, the largest gain in 2021. Lastly, venture capital investments in residential and multifamily technology continues to impress. This week, 60% of companies funded in the top 10 were residential and multifamily technology companies, totaling $640 million in venture funding, collectively.
Driving Headlines in Proptech
FUNDING - REAL ESTATE TECH
Invesco-backed Mynd to spend $5B on single-family rentalsFUNDING - CONSTRUCTION TECH
SoftBank-backed construction giant Katerra said to be shutting down after raising billionsFUNDING - REAL ESTATE TECH
Yieldstreet raises $100M as it mulls going public via SPAC, eyes acquisitionsFUNDING - REAL ESTATE TECH
Spruce snags $60 million in Series C roundFUNDING - REAL ESTATE TECH
PropTech startup ‘Stake’ raises $4M in seed roundFUNDING - REAL ESTATE TECH
Buy Now Pay Later Platform Divido Raises $30 million Series BFUNDING - CONSTRUCTION TECH
Berlin-based procurement proptech Cosuno raises $15 million in Series A roundFUNDING - MULTIFAMILY TECH
Venn just raised $60 million to expand in New YorkFUNDING - CRE TECH
In-person work is back, and New Stand just raised $40M to help ease the transitionFUNDING - REAL ESTATE TECH
HomeLight gets $100 million loan to expand its all-cash-offer serviceFUNDING - REAL ESTATE TECH
Artur’In Secures €42 Million in Funding from PSG to Accelerate Growth