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Proptech in 2025: Principals and investors sound off on ROI, startups that scale, M&A, increased funding, risk management — and, of course, AI. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/eUAkxP2D Pictured (from left): Dan Wenhold of Fifth Wall, Matt Ellis of Measurabl, Katharine Lau of Stuf Storage, Casey Berman of Camber Creek, Mike Sroka of Dealpath, and Christopher Yip of RET Ventures. #RealEstate #CommercialRealEstate

While proptech has expanded dramatically the past several years, many founders struggle to define a clear value proposition. It can be hard, but it is critical to define the return on investment for customers and demonstrate tangible value to the real estate industry. Camber Creek portfolio company PetScreening is a great example of this with a simple and compelling value proposition. Their software costs multifamily building owners nothing, handles pet verification and compliance, and makes building owners money. PetScreening recently publicly shared that since their founding they have helped owners and operators capture an estimated $160 million in pet-related revenue that otherwise would have been lost. They now serve more than 6.5 million apartments and rental homes across approximately 24,000 rental communities and properties in all 50 states.

The numbers don’t lie: $18.9 billion in VC funding poured into AI companies in Q3 alone, accounting for 28% of all venture funding. The momentum behind AI is undeniable. Yet in industries like real estate and construction—sectors that collectively represent over $10 trillion in global economic activity—AI adoption remains low, with only 14% of real estate firms using AI as of 2023. This pace mismatch is more than a curiosity—it’s a flag. At Camber Creek, we hear about new AI tools and copilots daily. Their promise is intriguing—they have the potential to revolutionize these industries by optimizing workflows, reducing waste, and improving decision-making. But with AI evolving so rapidly, many real estate and construction firms face indecision among which solution to pick. The risk? Either over-investing in irrelevant tools or moving too slowly that the best solutions pass by. For founders building AI copilots: Embed yourself in the industry. These sectors have entrenched systems and unique workflows that you can’t understand from the outside. Build your product alongside owners, developers, contractors, and project managers—not in isolation. It’s better to co-create something they actually need than to perfect something irrelevant. For real estate and construction leaders: A “wait-and-see” approach is a losing strategy in this environment. If you’re not experimenting with new tools now, you’re ceding ground to your competition. The companies willing to adopt and adapt will gain a long-term edge (see my previous post on SERHANT. and their game changing tool S.MPLE). This isn’t just about keeping up with technology—it’s about redefining what’s possible in how we design, build, buy/sell, and manage the built environment. The AI copilot winners will be those who lean into this moment with collaboration, urgency, and a focus on real-world impact. #vc #venturecapital #tech #startups #founders #proptech #realestate #contech #construction

There is a great piece on Forbes.com about Camber Creek portfolio company Maybern. It captures a lot of the promise Camber Creek sees in Maybern and the challenges the company is tackling. For example: • There are $15 trillion worth of investment in private funds doing intricate calculations in Excel. The market is enormous. • Errors can be costly and lead to lawsuits or even penalties from regulators. • Cutting through this complexity is not easy. One day, we’ll look back on archaic fund accounting processes and shake our heads at how far we've come. It’ll be because of Ross Mechanic, Aswhin Raghu, and their team. https://lnkd.in/e7P-RT-m

Camber Creek's Isabelle Granahan-Field wrote a piece for Brad Hargreaves' Thesis Driven. In it, she helps real estate owners, operators, and investors sift through what is admittedly a lot of hype around AI to understand some of the areas where it is beginning to prove impactful. Take a read - link in comments. #thesisdriven #realestate #realestatetech #proptech #venturecapital #influencer

"Task automation and dashboards streamlined operations, cutting down time spent on manual entries and audits. This efficiency allows our staff to really focus on maintenance, not just technology.” - Nick Hecox, Director of Maintenance at Al Angelo. With HappyCo at the core of its maintenance operations, Al Angelo Company is redefining property management and setting new industry standards, but don't just take our word for it. 👉 Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gm6zyUkb #Multifamily #Innovation #MaintenanceTech #HappyCo #AlAngelo

Ryan Serhant's (pictured) SERHANT. Technologies has raised $45 million in an equity funding seed round, led by proptech venture capital firm Camber Creek. Left Lane Capital, a venture and growth equity firm known for investing in consumer and internet technology companies, also participated in the round. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efq9kSDf #RealEstate #CommercialRealEstate

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I am excited to share Camber Creek’s most recent investment in SERHANT. Ryan Serhant and the SERHANT. team are changing the way technology and digital marketing are being used for real estate brokerage, including with their AI tool S.mple. We look forward to transforming the industry together! https://lnkd.in/epqUzWGQ