In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Travel planning startups have faced similar challenges as home search startups. * Founders must identify unique market insights that others miss to gain a competitive edge and attract investor confidence. * Fifth Wall is raising $500 million through its REACT Fund to expand investments in innovative

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * The importance of intangible qualities by founders cannot be understated when it comes to securing VC funding. * WeFunder's Jonny Price highlights the need for personalized outreach in successful crowdfunding campaigns. * 215 Robotics targets parking lot maintenance with advanced robotics in a massive

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * SERHANT. Technologies raised $45M to develop its AI platform and expand services, though skepticism surrounds its tech-enabled brokerage model and investor appeal. * Lumen Orbit secured $11M for space-based AI data centers using 24/7 solar power, with strong backing from NFX and other investors.

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Compass merged with Christie’s and @properties in a $444M deal, consolidating two luxury brokerages. * 75 & Sunny outlined VC funding milestones to guide founders' 2025 fundraising efforts. * Greystar’s modular apartments are intended to cut costs and time but lack design innovation.

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * To thrive, the real estate industry must embrace change rather than live in the past by adopting tools like Final Offer and Local Logic and redefining value propositions, in order to address strategic threats while enhancing collaboration, transparency, and consumer engagement. * Brian Chesky, CEO

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Tesla, EcoFlow, Bluetti, and Jackery offer energy solutions to minimize the impact of power outages, prompting an opportunity for pre-sale upgrades and self-sustaining solar-powered communities. * Aeroshield claims to improve window insulation by up to 65%, but affordability remains critical for retrofitting older buildings. * The

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Doorloop raised a $100 million Series B to expand its property management software, but lacks differentiation in a crowded market dominated by established players like AppFolio, RealPage, and Yardi. * Plantd's grass-based building panels, now adopted by homebuilder D.R. Horton, present a

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Emidat’s platform streamlines low-cost EPDs, becoming essential for construction transparency. * TurboHome’s AI-driven buyer service is the latest to discount brokerage to launch, but faces all the same challenges. * Crow Holdings’ CLT building in Frisco showcases sustainable design that boosts productivity. * Arc’s

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * D.C.'s new proposed EV bill boosts companies like GoPowerEV and Orange Charger in expanding charging infrastructure. * Reffkin's housing market claims face skepticism, and Compass's AI strategy questioned against longstanding likely to sell rivals like Revaluate. * The GEM

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Brimstone, CarbonCure, Mycocycle, and Mogu provide diverse decarbonization solutions for construction, focusing on circular economy approaches. * Airbnb's Co-Host Network aims to lower hosting barriers, potentially reducing traditional property management fees while relying on human, not AI, co-hosts. * The GEM Proptech Index had

In this Weekly Radar, 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

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * PropEco’s energy model provides property-specific climate risk and efficiency insights, potentially setting a new standard for property assessments. * Bramble, an AI-powered discount brokerage backed by Y Combinator, represents yet another tech-driven, flat-fee real estate brokerage. * The GEM Proptech Index had a combined market

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Compass CEO Robert Reffkin is leading efforts to end the Clear Cooperation Policy, but spinning the fact the motive is not homeowners' best interests but Compass' best interest. * Proptech companies involved in property sustainability should advocate for policy recommendations from nonprofit groups

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Brookings Institution report highlights the financial burden of climate resilience improvements for homeowners and renters, with affordable housing nonprofit Enterprise Community Partners launching Resilience Academies to help low-income housing professionals address climate risks. * Discount brokerage Falaya offers a low-fee service for sellers, but skepticism