Shared 17 September, 2024
The Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation (CRETI), a leading authority in the proptech investment space, proudly announces the launch of its Investor Connect platform, a groundbreaking tool designed to streamline the fundraising process for early-stage proptech startups. With the goal of demystifying capital raising, Investor Connect matches founders with venture capital investors aligned with their specific business needs, offering a new pathway for startups to scale and succeed.
Empowering PropTech Startups with the Right Capital
Investor Connect responds to one of the most pressing challenges facing proptech entrepreneurs: the complex and often opaque process of securing funding. By providing a free, targeted matchmaking platform, CRETI ensures that founders can connect directly with investors who share their vision, enabling more efficient fundraising and removing common barriers to access.
“With Investor Connect, we’re taking the guesswork out of capital raising for proptech startups,” said Ashkan Zandieh, Founder and Managing Director of CRETI. “Our mission is to support founders by creating pathways to the right investors, so they can focus on innovation and growth. This platform will change the way early-stage companies approach funding.”
No Fees, Just Real Connections
Unlike other fundraising platforms, Investor Connect is offered at no cost, with no hidden fees or equity requirements. Startups benefit from curated introductions to investors whose criteria match their business models, stage, and specific real estate sectors. This transparent, no-strings-attached approach reflects CRETI’s commitment to nurturing the proptech ecosystem, which has seen over $72 billion in venture capital flow into the industry in the past two years alone, with $32 billion deployed by CRETI venture members over the past decade.
“The Investor Connect platform is a game-changer for proptech founders who need access to the right financial partners to scale their businesses,” said Jenny Song, Partner at Navitas Capital. “It eliminates the friction of traditional capital raising and provides founders with direct access to the investors who can fuel their growth.”
Empowering Proptech Entrepreneurs
With Investor Connect, CRETI continues to lead the way in driving proptech innovation by empowering founders and startups to find the resources they need to succeed. This initiative is not only helping founders navigate the complexities of capital raising but is also building stronger connections between entrepreneurs and investors, fostering growth across the entire industry.
“If you ask a proptech founder what they most need help with today, introductions to qualified investors with capital would be number one, two, and three on their list,” said Daniel Fetner, General Partner at Alpaca VC. “We believe the CRETI platform will be a game-changer for the industry, helping founders succeed in bringing new ideas to market faster and efficiently capitalized.”
About CRETI
The Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation (CRETI) is the foremost organization dedicated to advancing proptech innovation. By fostering collaboration between entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, CRETI drives the development of next-generation real estate technology. With a venture network that has deployed over $32 billion in capital, CRETI is the go-to resource for proptech startups seeking to scale.
About CRETI Venture Connect
The CRETI Venture Connect platform is a non-equity, no-fee service expressly designed to facilitate connections between proptech founders and venture capital investors. The platform operates with full transparency and without any hidden terms, conditions, or obligations, ensuring that participants can engage in these connections without the imposition of gimmicks, fees, or equity considerations.
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