PropTech
Grosvenor invests in Europe’s biggest built environment VC fund
This is the UK business's first investment in a venture capital fund.
Pi Labs’ proptech class of 2024 raises $7.5mn
Five property-related start-ups in the AI, cyber security and climate technology spaces have secured additional funding from seed investors and venture capitalists.
Entrepreneurs raise £1mn to launch ‘Skyscanner of building materials’
New price comparison platform aims to help builders source better construction materials for less.
Zoopla-owner launches integrated transaction platform for property pros
Movemnt 'is truly transformational for the property industry as a whole', says Houseful's software chief.
Property portal invests in AI to personalise property search
Zoopla's new homepage features personalised 'power listing recommendations'.
Nurtur Group CFO steps down following Fine & Country disposal
Clive Beattie led the recent sale of nurtur.group's Networks division to TPFG, and is now leaving the business.
Heavyweight proptech VC names co-presidents
Fifth Wall's funds are backed by major international property companies including Knight Frank, British Land, CBRE, BNP Paribas Real Estate and Cushman & Wakefield.
CoStar to acquire digital visualisation firm Matterport
OnTheMarket owner agrees to buy leading virtual tour tech firm.
Google-backed property search app launches in Central London
Jitty's artificial intelligence-led take on the property portal has been designed for 'roomscrolling'.
‘World first’ digital tool aims to help small developers with new biodiversity net gain laws
As new BNG rules kick in, proptech start-up Joe’s Blooms has launched a new product for SME property developers, backed by Planning Portal.
LandTech buys de Savary’s Built-ID
Proptech acquisition 'reflects the growing importance of placing communities at the core of the development process', says entrepreneur.
Property AI start-up raises £2.3mn; promises ‘a paradigm shift for real estate’
Fifth Dimension AI was co-founded by former Countrywide research chief Johnny Morris, and is already being used by ten property firms including up-market estate agency Hamptons.