The proptech funding rebound is real — but more selective than ever

Proptech investment surged to $3.3 billion in Q1 2026, but capital is concentrating in fewer large deals as debt and private equity reshape the funding landscape. Continue reading

As AI grabs headlines, the real cash flows to housing’s core economics

Proptech investment trends are shifting beyond AI, with capital flowing into mortgages, insurance, utilities and housing’s core financial infrastructure. Continue reading

Proptech investment hits $1B in February as investors place bigger, more selective bets

Proptech funding topped $1 billion in February as venture capital shifted toward fewer, larger bets, even as early-stage startups continued attracting investment. Continue reading

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