Ownwell raises $50M to grow its property tax appeal fintech

Ownwell has raised $50 million to expand its AI-powered property tax appeal platform, betting that rising homeownership costs will drive demand for automated tax relief. Continue reading

The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it’s coming back

Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life. Continue reading

The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it’s coming back

Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life. Continue reading

Dono raises $6.5M to digitize fragmented US property records

The title sector is plagued by antiquated and fragmented record systems that delay closings and increase costs. Dono wants to change that. Continue reading

Dono raises $6.5M to digitize fragmented US property records

The title sector is plagued by antiquated and fragmented record systems that delay closings and increase costs. Dono wants to change that. Continue reading

Proptech VCs want faster payback and fewer risks in 2026

January’s proptech funding data points to a market emphasizing scale, capital structure and operational durability over early experimentation. Continue reading

Residential proptech is back in focus — and AI is driving the reset

AI is reigniting investor interest in residential proptech, with firms like Fifth Wall betting on tools that reduce transaction friction. Continue reading

Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans

Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast. Continue reading

Does Luxury Presence’s $37M Series C forecast a big year for proptech investment?

Luxury Presence’s Series C consists of $22 million in equity financing led by repeat lead investor Bessemer Venture Partners. Others taking staking in the round include NextEquity, GSBackers, TPC, and Adam and Jade Mills. The round was finalized with a… Continue reading

Inman unveils winners of the 2025 Best of Proptech Awards

Inman celebrates the most comprehensive recognition of property technology innovation to date, honoring leaders across 10 categories transforming the residential real estate landscape. Continue reading