In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * It's earnings season...we published seven summaries last week and a full recap is coming later this week. * The GEM Proptech Index decreased 1.68% from the previous week. As always, links surrounded by the ❇️ emoji indicate exclusive GEM Diamond content. If

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * We launched Aventurine: a new peer accelerator launched to help experienced proptech founders like those from GEM’s community collaborate confidentially on their next venture, emphasizing creativity, support, and focused action over casual idea-swapping. * Organizations thrive when leaders like those in startups foster a

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Flow raised funding at a $2.5 billion valuation with participation from a16z and plans to eventually go public, but concerns persist that branded apartments may struggle to deliver true community at scale. * Zillow, Redfin, NextHome, and West USA Realty are aligning around banning

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Garry Tan from Y Combinator highlights how a quarter of the Winter 2025 startups are building with 95% LLM-generated code, signaling a future where AI replaces much of junior engineering and makes distribution the primary startup challenge. * TechStars has increased its investment offer to

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Zillow blocking exclusives to boost listing exposure with eXp in support is a massive flex of its traffic dominance--and the right thing to do for consumers. * CoStar attacks Zillow’s policy as anti-agent, pushing Homes.com as a fairer alternative, but Zillow’s unmatched

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty and Realtie see House Bill 1110 as a marketing and product validation opportunity, though skepticism remains about whether Realtie is a true proptech or a brokerage marketing program—especially compared to peers like CityBldr and Prophetic. * Investor David Cummings

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * PadSplit Founder and CEO, Atticus LeBlanc, argues that cities should incentivize homeowners with cash to rent out spare bedrooms to address affordable housing needs more efficiently than new construction. * SFR Analytics identifies the top institutional single-family home buyers of 2024, highlighting a mix of

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Hamlet provides AI-driven summaries of municipal meetings to help real estate developers track policy discussions, but its success depends on whether developers value summarized dialogue over direct policy shifts. * Rocket Companies' acquisition of Redfin for $1.75 billion positions it as a dominant

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Productive AI and HouseWhisper streamline real estate CRM workflows via voice automation, avoiding the complexity of physical AI assistants. * Compass faces criticism for blocking Drew Meyers' dissenting opinion means they no longer have a say in the conversation and thus have zero ability

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Prefab housing like West Holden Place’s rapid assembly is approaching mainstream adoption as developers look to mitigate high material costs and investors prepare for tariff-induced price fluctuations. * Greg Isenberg predicts AI will replace SaaS interfaces, making custom software creation nearly free. * The GEM

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * PropHero raised $25 million to expand its disruptive, fee-based model that uses AI to help investors find lower-risk properties across multiple countries. * Earnings reports hit for eXp, Compass, and Costar. The summaries will be included in the Earnings Radar once all 10 companies release.

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * A research team developed a remote sensing system that identifies building materials using aerial imagery and neural networks, with applications in urban efficiency, real estate investment, and digital twin development. * Oculis Domes, a company focused on unique and sustainable short-term rental accommodations, is expanding

Before we get to your regularly scheduled programming...we have to ask, are you a Real Estate (tech) Rebel in need of Resort Mode? Greg Fischer and I would welcome your attendance at the upcoming GEM Proptech Getaway. This is your chance to take a step back to work on

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Zipline advances aerial drone delivery with its next-gen Platform 2, with the potential to improve efficiency, sustainability, and expanded healthcare access. * DeepSeek challenges AI giants with a cost-effective, high-performing open-source model. * CES 2025 showcases emerging PropTech and ConTech innovations. * Amazon expands into automotive e-commerce,

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Toyota's Woven City in Japan will showcases cutting-edge smart city technologies such as autonomous vehicles, dry cleaning and storage services. Building high-tech company towns can't be done without partners, which presents distribution opportunities for proptech startups and incumbents. * The bankruptcy

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * The GEM Proptech Index increased 3.97% from the previous week. * The New Mexico MLS’s decision to require floor plans for listings by 2025 is a win for companies like CubiCasa and FloorPlanOnline, setting a precedent for other MLSs to follow in modernizing

In this Weekly Radar, we cover: * Home insurance is in crisis. Companies like Zillow are incorporating wildfire risk data into listings, and innovators like Lightship RV and Pebble are pioneering high-end mobile homes as a glimpse into potential solution for homeowners in wildfire-prone areas. * Casago acquired Vacasa for $5.02

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