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A Historic Moment for the PropTech Industry: ServiceTitan IPO and What It Means for Investors ServiceTitan, a software platform built for residential and commercial service businesses, has made waves with its $1 billion+ IPO, marking a significant milestone not just for the company but for the broader PropTech ecosystem. This achievement highlights the growing demand for technology-driven solutions in traditional industries like construction, maintenance, and home services—areas ripe for innovation. Early-Stage Backers ServiceTitan’s $18 million Series A round in 2015 was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, a firm known for identifying high-growth opportunities. Bessemer’s early conviction paved the way for the company to scale and dominate its category. This demonstrates the crucial role early-stage investors play in nurturing innovation within PropTech, bridging the gap between legacy operations and cutting-edge technology. A Win for Growth-Stage Investors As ServiceTitan expanded, @Iconiq Growth joined the journey, backing the company at later stages. Iconiq's participation—culminating in its significant stake—paid off with the IPO’s success. Their involvement reflects the growing interest from late-stage and crossover investors in PropTech businesses with proven market traction and operational excellence. What This Means for PropTech The success of ServiceTitan’s IPO sends a clear message: the PropTech industry has matured, attracting significant capital and delivering meaningful exits for investors. For founders, this milestone demonstrates that solving niche, high-value problems in industries like construction, maintenance, and real estate can unlock immense value. For investors, it’s a reminder that the PropTech space—once overlooked—is now a fertile ground for growth and returns. Looking Ahead ServiceTitan’s journey is just the beginning. As legacy industries continue to adopt technology, there is ample opportunity for startups to build transformative tools, backed by investors ready to support bold ideas. This is a great moment for PropTech—and for those with the foresight to bet on its future. #PropTechIPO #VentureCapital #DigitalTransformation #venturecapital #growthstageinvestors #hvac #SaaS #IPO

💰Deal alert 🚀 Another Friday, another #superinvestment: AQUATY Today we are #superproud to celebrate yet another new portfolio company in the superangels family: A very warm welcome team #AQUATY to the superangels crew! 😇 We can’t describe how excited we are to follow your journey from now on! 🌟 Many thanks to the outstanding founders Alexander Grimm, Sebastian Otutuama & Robert Jeggle (geb. Menzel) for your trust - this is really just the beginning! 🙌🏼 #AQUATY builds Technology to lead the digital transformation for Venture Capital - creating the NASDAQ moment in private markets: 💰AQUATY’s technology platform makes private market transactions as simple as buying and selling stocks. Use cases range from digital settlement of investment processes, and enablement of secondary transactions to running Employee Stock option programs (ESOP). 💥 AQUATY’s software leverages artificial intelligence to enable transparency and data-driven decisions in traditionally unstructured private market data. The approach is set to benefit a diverse group of stakeholders, ranging from founders and investors to other participants involved in private market deals. 🌍 If you want to see how the future of Venture Capital looks like…experience the magic 👉🏼 https://aquaty.vc And again, we are in great company…joining existing investors as Berthold von Freyberg, Mirko Novakovic alongside our rockstar #superangel Johannis Hatt. Johannis - your support means the world 🙏🏼 Cheers to many more joint deals!!! 😇🚀 #SaaS #revolution #NASDAQ #venturecapital #founders #startups #AI #ESOP #privatemarkets #transactions #investwiththebest #businessangels #superangels #dealflow #portfolio 😇 Franzi Majer 😇 Alexander Brand 😇 Florian Gottschaller 😇

Elevate your perspective with Vestlane Updates from the private market in week 30. 💠 𝐃𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐦𝐛𝐇 🎨 #DeutscheInvest has officially rebranded to Capmont, marking a new chapter in their journey. Along with this exciting transformation, they are thrilled to welcome Ralf Huep as a new member, bringing valuable expertise to the team. 🔎 More here in the post from Capmont: https://lnkd.in/eVPbbUeT 💠 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 🔍 Earlybird Venture Capital shares insights on the top 15 most active investors so far in 2024. 🔎 More here in the post from Earlybird Venture Capital: https://lnkd.in/eiax2-xX 💠 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐂 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 🤖 Discover the latest trends in #AI with insights from Startup Insider, including discussions on #GPT and #Bard. 🔎 More here in the post from Startup Insider: https://lnkd.in/ejhwpvkN 💠 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝟐 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐨𝐧 🏢 Congratulations to Seven2 on their successful acquisition of Lumion, marking a significant milestone in their growth. 🔎 More here in the post from Seven2: https://lnkd.in/e3ZVC6mM 💠 𝐘𝐏𝐎𝐆 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐅𝐃𝐑 📊 YPOG provides an update on SFDR and its implications for funds, highlighting key points for the financial community. 🔎 More here in the post from YPOG: https://lnkd.in/exUvtAgf Every week we bring you updates from the private market community as a token of appreciation for all the hard work happening in the venture capital and private equity space. #VC #PE #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #PrivateMarket #FundingNews #PEnews #Funds #Vestlane

Busie, in collaboration with Diadem Capital supported by The Hudson Valley Venture Hub, earned special recognition at Upstate Capital's Annual Awards for their impactful collaboration. By integrating advanced e-commerce technologies, Busie has set new standards in ground transportation, while Diadem's deep engagement during crucial fundraising stages has propelled startups to overcome investment challenges. This partnership not only exemplifies the strength of regional ecosystems in driving mutual growth but also demonstrates how strategic collaboration can catalyze significant business advancements and economic growth. Learn more about their pioneering approach and its broader impact on the industry. https://lnkd.in/gZrU5pYS #UpstateCapital #AnnualAwardsCelebration #VentureCapital #StartUpGrowth

#fundingalert 💼Company: Fluid Topics 💰Funding: €15Million ⚡Round: Series B 👥Investors: Kennet Partners, Ventech, Crédit Mutuel Innovation. The AI-Powered Content Delivery Platform (CDP) from Fluid Topics is a software programme that gathers and unifies all kinds of documentation, regardless of its original format or source, and then feeds pertinent content—in context with the needs and environment of the user—to any digital channel, device, or application. Series B funding aims to maintain the growth rate achieved by Fluid Topics in recent years. The company expects to increase sales to over 25 million euros in the next 3 years, while its workforce plans to grow from 80 to 150 employees by 2027. Fabrice Lacroix Hillel Zidel Anne-Sophie Lardet Lola Caillaud Guillaume Oudin Thomas Schubert 🇨🇦 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 Eric Noulard Christelle Ott Valentine Agostinho-Juenet Hillel Zidel Read more - https://lnkd.in/gCs-rusV To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #FluidTopics #Artificialintelligance #contentdeliveryplatform #growth #francestartup #seriesBfunding #funding #startupnews #fundingnews #news #startuprise

Collaboration Over Competition: The Future of Real Estate and Proptech Partnerships How the growing collaboration between traditional real estate firms and proptech startups is transforming the industry and driving innovation Read More: https://lnkd.in/e55uNNFh

🌟 The Future of PropTech, Powered by NAR's REACH 🌟 The NAR REACH program has been named the 2024 Accelerator of the Year for its pivotal role in advancing PropTech. From its beginnings in the US to a growing presence across global markets, REACH is making a major impact on the real estate technology space. With a focus on mentorship, global expansion, and supporting startups in key sectors such as construction, finance, and data analytics, REACH is at the forefront of shaping the future of real estate innovation. Check out our latest article to see how REACH is fostering the next wave of PropTech leaders. 🔗 https://rb.gy/uu5zhp #PropTech #REACH #RealEstateTechnology #TechInnovation #NAR #StartupSupport #GlobalExpansion #FutureOfPropTech #RealEstateInnovation

#fundingalert 💼Company: FYLD 💰Funding: £12 Million ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: Undisclosed FYLD is based on a straightforward set of principles. When combined, they enable our team to provide customers with solutions that are truly revolutionary. With portfolios and occupations that include BCG Consulting, BCG Digital Ventures, Shazam, Deutsche Telekom, Ticketmaster, and PwC, to mention a few, our team has a depth of knowledge in disruptive technologies. With the help of this additional funding, it plans to grow its commercial staff, quicken the pace of product development, improve its AI-powered predictive analytics platform, and enter new international markets. Shelley Copsey, Dale Burgess, Anish Patel, Dr Marcus T Richards Read more - https://lnkd.in/gQDPFepr To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #FYLD #Revolutionary #development #technologies #analytics #funding #fundingnews #news #startupnews #startuprise

#fundingalert 💼Company: Frontline Ventures 💰Funding: €182 Million ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: Will Prendergast, Zoe Chambers, William McQuillan, Qualio, Finbourne, Signal AI, Cloudsmith, Workvivo, Pointy. Frontline Ventures, European venture firm which was established in 2012, is committed to building long-term connections throughout the technology industry by providing access to a wealth of resources, knowledge, and tactical alliances in addition to financial support. These additional funds will drive European B2B software ecosystem firms’ transatlantic expansion, supporting innovation in both North America and Europe. With this investment, Frontline is demonstrating its dedication to supporting the expansion of globally ambitious B2B software companies who have the potential to lead their respective categories and go public ultimately.  Zoe Chambers William McQuillan Will Prendergast 🌎 🌍 Stephen McIntyre Brennan O'Donnell Eimear Cahalin George Radford George Radford Ruth Sheridan Read more - https://lnkd.in/gciRHNVc To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #FrontlineVentures #Venturecapital #B2Bsoftware #Europeanecosystem #Investment #funding #privateequity #fundingnews #startupnews

#fundingalert 💼Company: roclub 💰Funding: €4 Million ⚡Round: Seed 👥Investors: Better Ventures, Speedinvest and FJ Labs A breakthrough solution suite from B2B SaaS provider roclub will permanently alter how (medical) technology is operated globally, ensuring business continuity everywhere and at any time. The money comes after a pre-seed fundraising round of more than €2.5 million was recently revealed. With the additional funding, RoClub plans to enhance its remote healthcare service marketplace, hire more foreign staff members, and extend its activities outside the DACH region to include the rest of Europe and the US. Read more -https://lnkd.in/eU4cxbuZ To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #roclub #technology #business #healthcare #globally #funding #fundingnews #news #startupnews #startuprise