In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Doorvest acquired Getaway to create a vertically integrated platform for managing investment properties. Although skepticism remains regarding the financial benefits for Getaway's investors, future wealth management divisions inside brokerages will serve as a sizable potential customer acquisition channel. * Resilience hubs are key

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Investment in parking is increasing, driven by companies like Metropolis, which expanded into parking operations after acquiring a parking operator, and by the use of technology for ticketing, payment enforcement, and automated reporting. * Skyfire raised $8.5 million in seed funding to build an

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Egypt's $1 billion hydrogen-powered skyscraper in the New Administrative Capital is a bold green energy gamble, contingent on a clean energy supply chain and dwarfed by Saudi Arabia's Line megaproject. * Proptech companies have a prime opportunity to drive energy retrofits

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * California is encouraging school districts to develop housing on surplus land, with existing projects and partnerships highlighting a new opportunity for developers. * Shay's launch as the "first" self-representation platform for homebuyers is not the first, and lacks the comprehensive expertise

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Autodesk will collaborate with Los Angeles using its CAD and BIM software for sustainable retrofitting during the 2028 Olympics, reflecting a growing trend of public-private partnerships in proptech, driven by climate change and opportunities like the new space race. * Placemakr, under Jason Fudin'

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Cents, backed by $40M from Camber Creek, is expanding its niche in laundromat management through its acquisition of Laundroworks, hinting at potential tech opportunities in other stable industries like car washes. * We used generative AI to envision an hourly-based compensation model with performance bonuses

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * The Palm Springs City Council approved an ordinance regulating co-owned homes, with Pacaso noting it as a state-first, but the high price requirement may lock out those who need co-ownership the most. * Opendoor spun off its Open Exchange business into a new company, Mainstay,

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * The EPA's $160 million in grants highlights the need for better data on construction materials emissions, with companies like Measurabl and Kojo positioned to enhance visibility and comprehensive Environmental Product Declarations. * With the wildfire in Jasper exacerbating the home insurance crisis, alternative

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Grimshaw Architects' new a decarbonization toolkit, Minoro, shows the potential for high quality content marketing...a missed opportunity for a tech company to gain mindshare with building owners. * A recent Zillow "Homeowner Mates" ad promotes co-buying as a cost-effective solution for

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Rep. Katie Porter supports the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act, but John Burns research indicates hedge funds are not the ones driving prices. * McKinsey’s new Sustainable Materials Hub helps clients create sustainable supply chains, signaling a new focus on decarbonization

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Companies like 280 Earth and Neustark, which raised $69 million for carbon mineralization, innovate in decarbonization, but their existence may conflict with the goal of completely eliminating carbon emissions. * In a rough time for startup funding, peer practice pitches would be a great way

In this week's Weekly Radar, we cover: * HUD announced a potential pilot for direct cash housing assistance to address Section 8 challenges, inspired by successful programs in Philadelphia, D.C., and Rochester, and tech innovations from Propel and Code for America. * At the Innovative Housing Showcase, regulators and

I couldn't be more excited to announce GEM's first international excursion, GEM Walks the Camino. The seven-day journey starting in Sarria, Spain and ending at the Cathedral Santiago de Compostela will take place in May 2025. The cultural experience has been on my radar for years.