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Climate Resilience in Property Insurance: Our Investment in Faura

Evan Petitt Feb 6, 2025

Faura analyzes property‑level risk across wildfire, hurricane, hail, flood and earthquake perils.

From Acceleration to Acquisition: Inside Verfico's Merger with Odin

Evan Petitt Jan 29, 2025

Verfico began as a wage‑compliance and payroll‑fraud platform built by an ex‑FBI agent, while Odin started as a workforce‑risk platform during COVID; merging the two creates a high‑trust compliance system for data‑center and infrastructure projects.

A PropTech Perspective: Key Takeaways from CES 2025

Shiori Sugiyama Jan 23, 2025

From Delta’s AI concierge and Joby’s urban air‑taxi partnership to Matter‑enabled smart buildings and innovations like micro‑living pods and holographic displays, CES 2025 blurred the lines between real estate, mobility and sustainability.

10 Years of the MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University

Aaron Block Dec 18, 2024

Over the past decade, our accelerator has attracted 2,000 applications from 40 countries, supported 55 startups in raising more than $200M, driven six successful exits, and helped create over 300 jobs. Here are some of the key highlights.

Highlights from NYC Real Estate Tech Week 2024

Aaron Block Nov 20, 2024

With record attendance, the 8th annual NYCRETW featured panels on sustainability, urban renewal and climate tech; tours of office‑to‑residential conversions; the Real Estate Tech Awards; and the 10‑year accelerator celebration.

Welcoming Ex PGIM Executive Phil Barrett to MetaProp’s Board

Aaron Block Nov 19, 2024

Phil’s wealth of experience in real estate asset management, having held nearly every role at PGIM Real Estate, makes him a phenomenal addition to our team.

8 Years Later: Why PropTech still needs MetaProp's Accelerator Program

Zach Aarons Nov 7, 2023

With nine cohorts, 50 accelerated companies and more than $200 M raised, MetaProp’s accelerator remains vital because PropTech’s 100‑year digitization cycle is just beginning and new founders still need networks and guidance.

Seoul and Tokyo: MetaProp Accelerator @ Columbia University Alumni Summits Tour APAC

Aug 30, 2022

MetaProp has been active in Asia Pacific since 2017, supporting the region’s PropTech ecosystem through partnerships with leading real estate players and backing innovative founders driving transformative solutions.

MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University Chicago Alumni Summit

May 17, 2022

Bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders to share insights, explore innovation, and strengthen the PropTech community.

MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University LA Alumni Summit

Apr 11, 2022

Founders, investors, and industry leaders came together to share insights, explore innovation, and strengthen MetaProp’s growing network.

Coming to a City Near You: MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University Regional Alumni Summits

Mar 18, 2022

Marking a decade of innovation, MetaProp expands its reach through regional summits and continued investment in the PropTech ecosystem.

Why we took the MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University to Austin, TX

Dec 14, 2021

Building on five years of success, we continue scaling our accelerator’s reach and connecting founders to emerging innovation markets worldwide.