Introduction
Real estate is no longer a concrete business; it’s a data business.
From proptech platforms managing billions in assets to AI-driven property analytics and virtual marketplaces — the world’s most traditional industry is transforming faster than any time in history.
In 2025, venture capital continues to flow into startups that understand the new property economy — one where digital access, transparency, and sustainability define success.
Below is a list of the Top 10 Funded Real Estate Startups of 2025 that are changing how we buy, sell, rent, build, and invest in property — across the USA, Europe, and the Middle East.
1. Pacaso (USA) – “Luxury co-ownership, reimagined.”
Founder(s): Austin Allison, Spencer Rascoff
Funding & Investors: Raised US $250 million Series C, valued at over $1.5 billion. Investors include Greycroft, Fifth Wall Ventures and SoftBank Vision Fund.
What they do: Pacaso allows buyers to co-own luxury vacation homes, turning second homes into shared investments with managed services.
Next Moves: Expansion into the Middle East and Europe; deeper partnerships with developers and fractional property funds.
2. Landa (USA) – “Real estate meets the stock market.”
Founder(s): Yishai Cohen, Ephraim Bresler
Funding & Investors: Raised $80 million in Series B led by Valor Equity Partners and General Catalyst.
What they do: Landa tokenizes rental properties, letting individuals invest in shares of real estate starting from $5.
Next Moves: Expand into Europe, launch regulatory compliant markets, build investor education ecosystem.
3. Propchain (UAE / Europe) – “Blockchain-backed real estate investing.”
Founder(s): Robin Moodley, Mohammed Mahmood Al Balushi
Funding & Investors: Closed $14 million Series A from private investors and Middle East family offices.
What they do: Propchain builds a real-estate investment ecosystem on blockchain, enabling fractional ownership with tokenized assets.
Next Moves: Expand into Saudi Arabia and EU markets; develop secondary trading capabilities for real estate tokens.
4. Habyt (Germany / Europe) – “Global coliving platform for urban living.”
Founder(s): Luca Bovone
Funding & Investors: Raised €40 million Series C led by Keen Venture Partners and Burda Principal Investments.
What they do: Habyt operates a global coliving and rental housing network spanning Europe, Asia and the U.S., offering digitally managed rental experiences.
Next Moves: Acquire smaller rental platforms, add AI-driven tenant screening, expand into UAE and India.
5. Coadjute (UK) – “The blockchain backbone for property transactions.”
Founder(s): Dan Salmon
Funding & Investors: Raised £10 million Series A from Praetura Ventures and Rewired Venture Studio.
What they do: Coadjute connects estate agents, conveyancers, mortgage lenders and buyers through a secure digital network, reducing property transaction times by half.
Next Moves: Expand to Australia and the Middle East; launch cross-border settlement features.
6. Belong (USA) – “Making renting feel like owning.”
Founder(s): Ale Resnik, Owen Savir, Charles Chung
Funding & Investors: Raised $80 million equity + $50 million debt from Andreessen Horowitz and Battery Ventures.
What they do: Belong simplifies renting by offering end-to-end management for homeowners and renters with in-house maintenance and financial tools.
Next Moves: Expand nationwide across U.S., develop financial products for renters, explore home-ownership partnerships.
7. Immo Capital (Germany / UK) – “Data-driven real estate investing.”
Founder(s): Hans Christoph Huber, Samantha Kempe, Daniel Roger
Funding & Investors: Raised €90 million Series B from Greystar, Talis Capital and Henderson Park Capital.
What they do: Immo uses AI and data to identify rental properties for institutional investors, handling buy, refurbish and manage workflows.
Next Moves: Expand to Southern Europe and Middle East fund partners; introduce carbon-efficiency scoring.
8. Huspy (UAE) – “Mortgage made simple for the Gulf.”
Founder(s): Jad Antoun, Khalid Jassim
Funding & Investors: Raised $37 million Series A led by Sequoia Capital India and Founders Fund.
What they do: A digital mortgage and property buying platform streamlining financing for buyers and agents in the UAE and beyond.
Next Moves: Expand to Saudi Arabia, introduce home valuation AI, scale agent network.
9. AltoVita (UK) – “Corporate housing, digitally connected.”
Founder(s): Vivi Catrinel Goh, Karolina Sliwinska
Funding & Investors: Raised $9.5 million Series A from Novum Capital and FOV Ventures.
What they do: A cloud-based platform offering corporate accommodation solutions to global enterprises, connecting property suppliers with multinational firms.
Next Moves: Strengthen presence in the U.S., develop AI-powered property matching and relocation tools.
10. Place (USA) – “Empowering real estate agents with platform power.”
Founder(s): Ben Kinney, Chris Suarez
Funding & Investors: Raised $100 million Series A at $1 billion valuation led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
What they do: Place builds software and operational support for real estate teams — from marketing automation to client portals.
Next Moves: Acquire regional brokerages, launch international agent program, build AI CRM integrations.
How to Spot the Right PropTech Partner
The real estate revolution isn’t about who owns the most buildings — it’s about who understands how data and design move together.
When evaluating emerging property startups or platforms, look for:
- Integration Depth: Can they plug into CRMs, listing APIs, and transaction systems without breaking legacy flows?
- Funding Quality: Capital from strategic investors (often developers or institutional funds) signals longevity.
- Scalability: Whether their model works across markets and currencies.
- Transparency: Real estate trust depends on clean data, clear contracts, and compliance.
- Innovation Cycle: Are they iterating tech fast enough for a sector that still moves slowly?
Final Thoughts
The line between real estate and technology is fading — today’s property companies are not just builders; they’re platforms of possibility.
Every startup here tells the same story in its own way — people, places, and platforms converging to make ownership and access smarter. And as they scale from pilot to platform, they face the same crossroad: how to tell their story, position their product, and accelerate their global footprint.
That’s where McArrows often steps in — not as consultants, but as builders of narrative and momentum. We help growth-stage companies shape their product presence, refine their brand storytelling, and align marketing strategy with the capital they’ve just raised.
If you’re in the real estate space, on the brink of scaling, and ready to match your product’s potential with global visibility — the next move is yours.
