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

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