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Good morning 👋

And hello for the first time since Friday. That wedding over the weekend really took it out of me.

In other news … real estate has always been slow to adopt new technology.

That changed a few years ago as more proptech investors emerged, but over the last few years, capital going towards proptech companies has dipped again.

The tide is starting to turn again, and today we’re breaking down where proptech VCs are putting money to work.

Let’s get into it.

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Proptech venture funding has been on the decline, but that doesn’t mean that investors have completely abandoned the category.

Here are four areas that are still attracting dollars within proptech:

Homeowners who locked in low mortgage rates and favorable prices aren’t moving, leaving them sitting on significant untapped equity.

Startups are responding with platforms that allow homeowners to access liquidity without selling. Think of it as giving homeowners the ability to become their own banks.

On the flip side, tools that simplify the buying and selling process in today’s financing climate are also in demand.

With homeownership increasingly out of reach for many, renting has become the default for a larger segment of the population.

The U.S. now has over 43 million rental units, and median rents are at a whopping $2,050. This trend is fueling investment in rental management tools, from tenant screening and payment platforms to property maintenance and optimization software.

VCs are leaning into startups that promise to maximize ROI for landlords and streamline the rental experience.

The real estate sector is responsible for roughly 40% of global emissions, making sustainability a key focus.

Investors are backing startups that tackle this challenge with low-carbon materials, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, and retrofitting solutions.

With building materials up 38% since the pandemic and regulations adding nearly 25% to the cost of a single-family home, construction is overdue for disruption.

Startups are stepping in with tech to digitize and optimize planning, permitting, and construction processes. These innovations promise to shave costs and timelines, helping builders keep up with demand while staying profitable.

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Here are the results from our poll question in Friday’s piece:

Which model do you think will be represented by more funds over the next five years?

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Traditional Venture Model (IPO or bust) (3)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 New Venture Model (prioritize DPI > everything) (7)

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