Fifth Wall Ventures targets $500M for new real estate tech fund

Fifth Wall Ventures, a venture-capital firm, plans to raise an impressive $500 million for a new fund, the Fifth Wall REACT Fund, according to a new regulatory filing on Wednesday. Continue reading

Could offices hold the key to America’s housing shortage?

Fifth Wall co-founder Brendan Wallace and VTS CEO Nick Romito discussed the bounce between office and remote work and transforming America’s empty offices into extra housing during ICNY. Continue reading

Inman reveals winners of inaugural Best of Proptech awards for 2023

In recognition of the entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and visionaries pushing real estate forward, the “Best of Proptech” honors cap the yearlong expansion of Inman’s awards program. Continue reading

Fifth Wall’s Brendan Wallace on why ‘proptech is existential’ for leaders

Fifth Wall’s co-founder revealed why proptech is worthy of venture capital, how friction generates money for lenders and why physics can better illuminate real estate’s carbon footprint. Continue reading

Fifth Wall debuts third SPAC, hopes to raise $250M

Fifth Wall Ventures, an investment company that focuses on real estate technology, has launched a new special purpose acquisition company. Continue reading

Global iBuyers? A one-click close? Tech trends to watch for in 2020

Venture capital and real estate tech leaders share their technology predictions for 2020. Continue reading

Home insurance startup Hippo raises $70M

Hippo, a startup offering online home insurance quotes, has raised $70 million in a funding round led by Felicis Ventures and Lennar Corporation. Continue reading