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Modern Construction Procurement: Our Investment in Trestle
Jackson Feder Sep 5, 2024
In the fragmented and dispersed world of construction, particularly in heavy civil projects, inefficiencies in vendor procurement and management have long been accepted as an unavoidable cost of doing business. Industry-wide labor shortages, increasing project complexities, and unprecedented infrastructure spending and corresponding demand have only exacerbated these challenges. Enter Trestle, the construction industry's most advanced vendor risk management platform.
Pest Remediation-as-a-Service: Our Investment in Pest Share
Jackson Feder Aug 22, 2023
Pests are pervasive. Whether you rent or own your home, chances are you have had a pest problem at one point or another. And yet, the pest remediation solutions at one’s disposal – especially for renters – are subpar. Pest Share sells subscription, on-demand pest control services for residential tenants.
The Impact of Generative AI in Real Estate
Zach Aarons May 2, 2023
As the performance, speed, and affordability of AI models continue to improve, and model access becomes more accessible via free and open source platforms, the stage is set for an unprecedented surge of creativity and innovation resulting in add-on features to existing products and an explosion of new companies building generative AI applications for specific verticals.
The Excellence of the Nordic PropTech Ecosystem
Feb 27, 2023
I recently was in Sweden for the Nordic PropTech Awards and wanted to share the inspiring experience I had. I participated in the awards and the venture capital panel, sharing MetaProp’s global investment perspective while also engaging with local startups. It was truly a unique experience, from net zero dining, passionate entrepreneurs, and exemplary technologists.
Meet MetaProp: Sage Shamsai, Innovation Services
Nov 30, 2022
Sage Shamsai has been an integral part of the MetaProp team for over a year, beginning her tenure with us as a Masters' student at Stanford University. During her time with us she has worked specifically with our innovation services team to support our LPs and strategic partners in understanding how to navigate the strategy, roadmaps, technological adoption and transparency necessary for environmentally sustainable businesses and successful growth.
Modern mortgage finance in LATAM: Our Investment in Yave
Nov 22, 2022
Financing a home purchase with a mortgage is often the most significant personal financial transaction one will make. In the US, the mortgage transaction, notoriously rife with process inefficiencies, is in the midst of a significant tech-driven overhaul. At MetaProp we have been investing for the better part of a decade in companies like Morty, Staircase, and others that are leading this charge by introducing digital solutions into, and removing inefficiencies from, the home lending value chain.
Highlights: MetaProp’s 2022 Annual Limited Partner Meeting and NYC Real Estate Tech Week
Aaron Block Nov 18, 2022
More than 1,000 of the world’s most innovative real estate minds converged in NYC for 2022 New York City Real Estate Tech Week. This is truly the most global PropTech event with attendees from across North America, LatAm, UK, Germany, Holland, Spain, Israel, Korea, China, Japan, and more. Event hosts throughout the week included MIPIM, Propmodo, WealthPark, Cherre, Dealpath, Placer.ai and MetaProp. PlaceTech’s hot take on Propel by MIPIM with MetaProp’s conference at Javits shouldn’t be missed.
Meet MetaProp: Satoshi Murakami, New Regional Director of APAC
Sep 6, 2022
MetaProp’s vision to accelerate the growth of real estate technology and the transformation of the built environment requires leaders to come together to support promising founders, and their startups, from all corners of the world. Our team does a fantastic job forging relationships from all corners of the industry; and we’ve built a deep community from 25+ countries to join us on our journey.
Seoul and Tokyo: MetaProp Accelerator @ Columbia University Alumni Summits Tour APAC
Aug 30, 2022
MetaProp has had an active presence in Asia Pacific (“APAC”) since 2017. We’ve worked hard to support regional ecosystem development through partnerships with blue chip real estate leaders Mitsui Fudosan, Development Bank of Japan, Aju, Chuo-Nittochi, Sumitomo Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Swire, and others. Perhaps more importantly, we love backing founders who are developing groundbreaking solutions in the region, including breakout Korean startup Dongnae which uses technology to curate a more affordable selection of rental apartments in Korea.