RET Ventures

On September 17, in partnership with Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate , RET Ventures will be hosting its 2nd annual “Multifamily Kick-off Summit” at Blueprint Vegas. Joined by many of our strategic investors and portfolio companies, the RET team will lead panel sessions exploring how technology is pushing the #multifamily sector forward. Interested in joining us for an afternoon of illuminating discussions? To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eKrN2S3R

“Within our portfolio companies, almost every single startup is leveraging AI in some fashion, from co-pilots that help improve operation team efficiency to client-facing chatbots to leveraging machine learning for 3D map cleanup. AI has moved the needle significantly in helping startups improve their product offerings and operating efficiency.” RET Ventures Principal Aaron Ru shared his thoughts on AI, venture investment and more in Philip Russo's proptech outlook in the Commercial Observer. Read the full article with more of his insight here: https://lnkd.in/eFTyhgAV

Despite the rapid growth and development of real estate technology, the unique challenges of rolling out tech to the real estate industry have slowed widespread adoption. In a recent contributed article for REI INK Magazine, RET Principal Aaron Ru examines some of the major roadblocks to tech deployment, as well as how RET has worked to bypass these challenges. Through its collaborative approach — working with leading multifamily and SFR companies to vet and pilot technologies — RET is successfully driving real estate tech forward. Read the full article for more insights: https://lnkd.in/eVFwEyr8 

Join the RET team this September at Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate to discover the latest ideas, innovators, and technologies transforming the built world. Save an extra $300 on your All-Access pass by registering here: https://lnkd.in/d2yteERA

Congratulations to Brad Pilgrim, James Hannah, and the entire Parity, Inc. team on closing $19 million in Series B funding! RET is proud to have participated in the round alongside fellow investors Wyse Meter Solutions Inc., ArcTern Ventures, and Idealist Capital. Having first invested in the company in 2022, we’re excited to provide continued support to Parity as they expand their services geographically and vertically — enabling a wider range of properties to boost energy performance and reduce carbon emissions. Read the full Commercial Observer story to learn more about Parity and the recent raise: https://lnkd.in/e_yzZYPb #proptech #ESG #HVAC #realestate

In a recent Commercial Observer story RET Partner Christopher Yip discusses private equity's interest in the real estate tech industry, with many generalist PE firms interested in later-stage companies that are at or near break-even profitability. Read the full article by Philip Russo for more insights: https://lnkd.in/ejR4fzwS 

RET Partner Christopher Yip and Principal Aaron Ru are among the real estate technology thought leaders who will be taking the stage Blueprint September 17th - 19th at The Venetian, Las Vegas. For more details & to save an extra $300 on your All-Access pass to Blueprint Vegas, visit https://lnkd.in/d2yteERA (Prices increase Friday, May 17! 🗓️) #Blueprint2024 #BlueprintVegas

Over the past few years, technology has improved all aspects of multifamily operations, with online leasing, CRMs and AI chatbots rapidly gaining adoption. In a recent Yield Pro article, RET Partners John Helm and Christopher Yip — as well as RET strategic investor Angela Kleiman of Essex Property Trust and Tyler Christiansen, CEO of RET portfolio company Funnel Leasing — shared their insights on the growing impact technology is having in the apartment sector. To learn more, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gKgvDRtF 

The emergence of technology designed to streamline the discovery, underwriting, and management of scattered SFR portfolios has contributed to the growth of both institutional SFR ownership and the market entrance of smaller funds. In a recent contributed article for Thesis Driven, RET Principal Aaron Ru explores the various economic factors that have made the SFR expansion possible, specifically highlighting the various proptech solutions disrupting the space. From companies like Markerr and Picket that leverage AI to improve SFR acquisitions processes to technology that facilitates leasing like SmartRent and maintenance platforms like Lula – Reinventing Property Maintenance, new technology has revolutionized virtually every aspect of SFR. Looking forward, RET remains committed to identifying technologies that will continue to create operational efficiencies and centralization for SFR operators, as the asset class is poised to remain a compelling sector for investors for years to come. Check out the full article for a deep dive:

Generative AI is an emerging technology trend garnering attention across every industry, including real estate. While there are just a handful of RE-focused generative AI solutions on the market right now, we expect many existing real estate tech companies to move into the space in the coming months. Read our most recent blog post to learn how our portfolio companies, including Travtus , Markerr, Lula – Reinventing Property Maintenance, and Picket, are on the cutting edge of this trend, leveraging their data to build generative AI tools that meet the industry’s needs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/evmq2bNu