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Where are the angel investors with an appetite for a niche in a large $763Bn home improvement and consumer + B2B market? We are raising our first seed round!! See blurb below! Scandinavian Loft is targeting young professionals who are facing a growing housing crisis. We offer a unique tech-enabled and personalised design system that solves their problem We are having conversations with early investors and are aiming to close within 2 months. DM me or email directly to arrange a conversation martin@scandinavianloft.com 👈 A quick summary of our highlights: £2M in sales request £100K in innovation grants Patentable system 22 solutions delivered and de-risked Spatial design and resources optimised with 3D and AI/ML Glocal Smart Manufacturing network Featured in Grand Designs 🤘 #scandinavianloft #smarterspaces #personalisedsolutions #coolstartups #liveablecities #innovation #propertydevelopment #propertyinvestors #sustainablecities #towardsnetzero #makingspace #propertytech #designtech #addingaroom #angelinvestors #fundraising #investors #seedfunding #raisingcapital #beststartupstoinvestin #awardwinningstartups #compactliving #aiinvestment #seedinvestment #investment #smallspaces #smartmanufacturing #digital #blaoventures #wales #hackney

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: For the Commercial Observer's PropTech Insider Tues. July 9, 2024 newsletter, I'm doing a story on: Elevator PropTech -- What proptech startups are addressing elevator technology? -- How does proptech touch the planning, designing, building and maintenance of elevators? -- At what stage is elevator proptech? -- What is the demand for elevators, and in turn proptech addressing it, as multifamily and other construction sectors face supply issues? -- Are elevator proptech startups attractive to VCs? -- Other elevator proptech commentary. I would like to conduct interviews with Proptech Founders/CEOs, VCs, and proptech-focused real estate executives from Monday, July 1 from 11 am ET, through Tuesday, July 2 EOB (Hard deadline for interviews!) Please respond to prusso@commercialobserver.com Thank you. Phil Russo Special Correspondent PropTech Insider Commercial Observer +1 917 499 1447 (m)

In the recently released Year-End 2023 Global PropTech Confidence Index, we asked leading PropTech founders and investors to share the most significant changes, key challenges, and promising opportunities they foresee in the coming year. Here is what they had to say: Landon Cooley, Co-Founder and CEO, Pest Share: "The challenge ahead for founders comes back to all the basics: crystal clear vision for a high-value and impactful business, product-market fit, opportunity for scalable growth, and a pathway to profitability. With that, founders will be required to be grittier than ever to find real traction, know their metrics, and paint a clear picture of the path they are on. The next 12 months will continue to separate the 'wheat from the tares.'" Minna Song, Co-Founder and CEO, EliseAI: "The real estate sector is notably cautious when it comes to adopting new technologies, with a strong preference for established, tried-and-tested solutions... This cautious approach is part of a larger cyclical trend within the industry, where periods of excessive cost-cutting can lead to compromised property performance, followed by phases of overspending in an attempt to rectify previous cutbacks, more cost-cutting, and so on." Taehong Huh and Aaron Toppston, Managing Partners, GS Futures: "We believe 2024 will see a significant increase in the number of new investor-led Series A and B rounds for the best-performing companies. We are excited to welcome a wide range of potential leads on these rounds — particularly from the well-established generalist VC space. We believe inter-disciplinary partnerships can create strong support for founders, particularly as a company matures beyond initial product-market fit." Elizabeth Pipes, Investor, Intact Ventures "Despite having a high-quality product, I believe a lot of PropTech companies struggle to find a champion in an organization to buy, implement, and then use technology in their real estate assets. For this reason, I predict to see more PropTech companies shift towards a tech-enabled services model. For example, a construction robotics company that may face difficulties in selling their hardware product to a general contractor may shift to behave as a GC themselves." Read more in the Year-End 2023 Global PropTech Confidence Index, sponsored by PwC: https://lnkd.in/e2kiVGit #PropTech #vc #venturecapital #realestate #vcinsights #innovation

In many ways this is nice to see: a new space to start-ups.  But for me it really sums up the real lack of understanding why European start-ups are looking to the US and why the US is far better at creating unicorns, decacorns and trillion dollar companies. In the FT article, the CEO of Crown Estates calls the start-ups “customers”. An entire market is ready to be suppliers to these start-ups.  My main concern, and again I saw it omitted in a Sifted article this week, is that the start-ups need customers! That’s why the US is superior in creating long-term successful tech businesses. The cure isn’t more VC investments, more work spaces or easier legal frameworks. Those come with start-up success. Revenue and profit attracts investment. Profits can be redeployed into more R&D or other investments. What we need are buyers of first resort and a proper industrial strategy, https://lnkd.in/ePumuZB6

⚡️This week, Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation venture board members Vince C. and Ashkán Z. shared their insights into the Dallas proptech market with Philip Russo at the Commercial Observer. “Since then, $2.3 billion has been invested in equity rounds in proptech companies, with $450 million invested in Dallas-Fort Worth-based proptech companies, and $860 million invested in Austin-based proptech companies,” said Zandieh. Included in those investments is $43 million invested in CrowdStreet, an Austin-based commercial real estate investing platform; $20 million in TestFit, a Dallas-based site planning software company; and $15 million in Austin-based Setpoint, a warehouse securitization management platform, he added. In addition, since 2020, 47 percent of Dallas-Fort Worth-based proptech companies have raised a pre-seed round, while 24 percent went to seed stage rounds, said Zandieh. “I do see more and more groups in Dallas regularly involved in conversations in proptech fundraising rounds, and more as advisers in different capacities,” said Cicciarelli. “That’s become a lot more prevalent in the last couple of years. Link: https://lnkd.in/gsF8ayn4 Tags: #proptech #fintech #climatetech #cretech #constructiontech #logisticstech #realestate #dallas #dallasproptech #dallasrealestate #dallascre

Happy to be able to contribute to MetaProp's Global Proptech Confidence Index. Very insightful information for anyone in the space!! "The challenge ahead for founders comes back to all the basics: crystal clear vision for a high-value and impactful business, product-market fit, opportunity for scalable growth, and a pathway to profitability. With that, founders will be required to be grittier than ever to find real traction, know their metrics, and paint a clear picture of the path they are on. The next 12 months will continue to separate the 'wheat from the tares.'" Pest Share

This weeks radar is live! In radar 321 we cover: - Cuby’s Mobile Micro-Factory aims to solve logistical and skilled labor challenges in housing production, while leveraging partnerships with local operators. - Pacaso’s new Reg A growth round enables small investors to participate in co-ownership opportunities, with leadership poised to address financial setbacks and continue expanding access to homeownership. - The pitches at A16Z GAMES SPEEDRUN’s demo day impressed with their clarity and strong traction. - Ryan Coon shares his angel investment philosophy which emphasizes backing founders he knows, investing early, and supporting companies that align with his values across criteria such as who, what, where, when, why, and how. - The GEM Proptech Index had a combined market cap of $233.355B, a .04% decrease from the previous week. https://lnkd.in/gMrj7D_J

Transforming Real Estate with PropTech! Startups are revolutionizing the industry with smart building management, AI-driven property valuation, and virtual reality property tours.  #PropTech #Innovation #SmartTech #RealEstate #FutureTech #AIDriven #VirtualReality

We’re thrilled to share ProBuilder’s 2024 Housing Giants Report—a comprehensive look at how the largest single-family home builders are shaping the future of construction innovation. 🏠✨ In this report, we dive into the key drivers of innovation, from speed and cost reduction to quality improvements. Notably, only 25% of top builders have a dedicated innovation lead, underscoring the importance of connecting with division leaders for groundbreaking solutions. 🚀🔍 Discover the trends and insights that will influence the next 5 years of construction. Whether you’re a builder, startup, or industry enthusiast, this report is packed with valuable information for anyone looking to stay ahead in the evolving housing landscape. 🔗 Check out the full report and see how innovation is paving the way for the future of construction in the LINK IN BIO! #HousingGiants2024 #ConstructionInnovation #ProBuilder #IvoryInnovations #FutureOfBuilding #InnovationTrends #HousingIndustry

The latest Global PropTech Confidence Index, a collaborative effort between MetaProp and PwC, provides valuable insights into the trends shaping the PropTech landscape worldwide. This bi-annual publication equips investors, entrepreneurs, and real estate executives with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the evolving real estate technology sector. Key highlights from the report: - 48% of investors expect increased deal flow, reflecting a sharp rise from previous periods. - Startup founders anticipate easier capital raising, with 35% expressing optimism. - Investors display a strong preference for multi-family solutions, while interest in office solutions remains low at 8%. - 21% of startups are focusing on the multi-family building segment, driven by digitalization needs and market appeal. For further insights and access to the full report, click the link below. Stay informed with the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of real estate technology. Follow Antonio Harrison, 918Homebuyer Ltd on LinkedIn and check out for cont... of the post. #HomeBuying #RealEstate #PropertyPurchase #RealEstate  #RealEstateInvesting #TaxBenefits #FinancialPlanning  #PropTech #RealEstate #Investing #Innovation