The real estate world is finally catching up to the digital revolution.
For decades, property records, construction timelines, and approvals lived in paper files, scattered systems, and government silos. Now, technology is breaking that inertia — replacing manual verification with blockchain, IoT-enabled construction, digital twins, and AI-based planning.
Across Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East, PropTech startups are building infrastructure that turns land and construction data into living, traceable ecosystems.
They’re not just managing property; they’re rebuilding trust, transparency, and speed into the foundation of modern cities.
Here’s a look at the Top 10 PropTech Platforms driving this shift — their founders, investors, and next moves.
1. Propy (USA) — “Blockchain for Property Transactions”
What they do: Propy digitises real estate sales and ownership transfers using blockchain, enabling secure, paperless property deals across borders.
Founders: Natalia Karayaneva.
Funding / Investors: Raised over $20 million from leading Web3 VCs and crypto angels.
Why it matters: Property transfer is one of the most outdated and fraud-prone processes; Propy’s smart-contract model turns it into a one-click experience.
Next moves: Expanding government integrations for land registry systems and launching tokenised real-estate modules for institutional buyers.
2. LandVault (UAE) — “The Digital Twin of Real Estate”
What they do: Builds digital twins for real-estate assets and developments — from land parcels to entire cities — helping developers visualise, market, and manage projects.
Founders: Sam Hamarneh, Samuel Huber.
Funding / Investors: $37 million raised through multiple rounds.
Why it matters: Combining 3D modelling with blockchain verification gives transparency to both developers and investors.
Next moves: Expanding in the GCC region and partnering with smart-city governments for digital record layers.
3. Regrid (USA) — “Mapping Every Parcel on Earth”
What they do: Provides parcel-level mapping data for cities, governments, and developers, digitising ownership, boundaries, and zoning information.
Founders: Jerry Paffendorf, Mary Lorraine Jacobs.
Funding / Investors: Privately funded and rapidly scaling.
Why it matters: Land data is often fragmented; Regrid offers a unified foundation layer for other PropTech platforms to build on.
Next moves: Launching developer APIs and global expansion to emerging real-estate markets.
4. Symfora (Switzerland) — “Blockchain for Ultra-Premium Loyalty”
What they do: Uses blockchain and digital identity for luxury property ownership programs and investor rewards.
Founders: Marc Tobler, Isabelle Rey.
Funding / Investors: Seed round $5 million.
Why it matters: Brings liquidity and traceability to premium property portfolios while enhancing buyer engagement.
Next moves: Partnering with property funds and real-estate brands for high-net-worth loyalty ecosystems.
5. Briq (USA) — “Automating Construction Finance”
What they do: An AI-powered platform for construction financials — connecting budgets, payments, forecasting, and analytics into one automated system.
Founders: Bassem Hamdy, Ron Goldberg.
Funding / Investors: $90 million Series C.
Why it matters: Construction finance has long lagged in automation; Briq gives developers real-time cash-flow intelligence.
Next moves: Building predictive models for project delays and introducing an AI co-pilot for CFOs and contractors.
6. NavVis (Germany) — “Digital Twins for Construction Sites”
What they do: Provides 3D spatial scanning and indoor mapping tools that bring real-world construction data into digital twin environments.
Founders: Felix Reinhart, Georg Schmidt.
Funding / Investors: $83 million Series D.
Why it matters: Physical inspections become virtual, collaboration turns remote, and every stakeholder gets a real-time view of progress.
Next moves: Integrating AI-based safety monitoring and expanding to mega infrastructure projects.
7. Estater (Bahrain) — “Real-Estate Intelligence for the GCC”
What they do: Offers AI-based valuation, mapping, and transaction insights for developers, banks, and governments in the Middle East.
Founders: Haider Al Mukhallafi, Aditya Kumar.
Funding / Investors: Regional VC backing.
Why it matters: Reliable land valuation data has been missing across GCC markets — Estater fixes that through local data pipelines.
Next moves: Expanding into Saudi Arabia and integrating with regional land registries.
8. BrickEye (Canada) — “IoT for Construction Safety & Analytics”
What they do: Brings IoT sensors and predictive analytics into construction sites, providing real-time data on performance, safety, and energy use.
Founders: Eric Deschenes, John Dunn.
Funding / Investors: $15 million.
Why it matters: Prevents accidents and delays while digitising the last mile of construction operations.
Next moves: Deploying sensor networks in high-rise projects and integrating with digital twin platforms.
9. LandTech (UK) — “Data-Driven Site Sourcing & Planning”
What they do: Combines land records, zoning, and planning permissions into one platform for developers to find viable plots and assess profitability.
Founders: Jonny Britton, Andrew Finch.
Funding / Investors: $55 million Series B.
Why it matters: Cuts land-acquisition time from months to hours — a major efficiency gain for developers and investors.
Next moves: Launching AI valuation tools and sustainability scoring for green construction.
10. Houseasy (UAE) — “Smart Property Management for New Cities”
What they do: Builds property-management systems integrated with IoT devices and predictive maintenance features for luxury communities.
Founders: Kareem Al Hassan, Dana Fayez.
Funding / Investors: $7 million seed round.
Why it matters: Bridges the gap between real-estate developers and residents through real-time property automation.
Next moves: Expanding across the Middle East, integrating payment gateways, and launching owner-tenant AI dashboards.
How These Platforms Are Rebuilding Real Estate
• Trust through transparency: Blockchain is eliminating fraud by creating immutable land records.
• Efficiency through automation: Construction finance and planning are being streamlined by AI and IoT.
• Access through digital twins: From cities to sites, data visualisation is making projects transparent and interactive.
• Localisation matters: Platforms are adapting to regional regulations — especially in the GCC and Europe.
• Integration is the new advantage: Winning startups aren’t building single tools; they’re connecting ecosystems — from registry offices to builders.
Final Thoughts
Land and construction are the backbone of any economy — yet for decades they’ve been the least digitised. These startups are changing that, modernising property ownership, construction finance, and land transparency one platform at a time.
At McArrows, we help PropTech companies turn complex technology into clear market motion. From product positioning and GTM strategy to investor-ready storytelling, we bridge product and perception — ensuring innovation doesn’t get lost in translation.
If you’re building the next big PropTech platform or looking to modernise your go-to-market strategy, book a meeting with us — let’s make your technology the new standard for the built world.
