Venture capital giants like Pylon’s embeddable mortgage offering

An $8.5 million seed funding round was led by Conversion Capital, with participation from Fifth Wall, Peter Thiel, QED Investors, Montage Ventures and Village Global. Continue reading

Technology-focused Fifth Wall’s $500M Climate Fund stays hot

RoadRunner offers a technology-driven approach to sustainable waste management and recycling for large commercial enterprises, such as commercial property developments and rental communities. Continue reading

Ribbon suspends cash offer service, working on new tools for spring

The New York-based power buyer had been purchasing homes on behalf of RibbonCash clients who were unable to close a deal with their own financing. Continue reading

DwellWell, a buyer-agent matching solution, raises $4.5M seed round

The company is seeking to vet real estate agents as well as it does buyers, seeking those who are tech-forward and able to provide as frictionless an experience as possible. Continue reading

Haven scores $8M Series A to help mortgage servicers cross market

The latest funding round, led by Fifth Wall with participation by Fidelity National Financial, RWT Horizons and 1Sharpe Ventures, brings the total funding to date to $13.5 million. Continue reading

4 things to watch as Compass’ annual conference unfolds this week

Compass became the largest company of its kind in the U.S. this year, but is holding its annual gathering as the real estate industry navigates uniquely troubled waters. Continue reading

Say ‘funding!’ Photography software firm Aryeo closes on $3.5M

Aryeo’s vertical SaaS (software-as-a-service) product facilitates workflow for creating and organizing an agent’s property photos, videos, floorplans and documents. Continue reading

ASG acquires real estate software company Sierra Interactive

Agents in more than 400 markets use Sierra Interactive to acquire and nurture leads, leveraging custom, SEO-focused website design services and digital advertising features. Continue reading

Investment app Fintor raises $6.2M, aims for inclusivity in real estate

Public.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures, Graphene VenturesPublic.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures and Graphene Ventures all contributed to the funding extension. Continue reading

Tech-enhanced title provider Flueid announces $15M Series B raise

Series A investor Aquiline Technology Growth led the latest funding round following the closure of a new $365 million fund, Aquiline Technology Growth Fund II, back in May. Continue reading