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Dubai Land Department, Second Century Ventures Celebrate Start of REACH Middle East

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:40:55 GMT

DUBAI, UAE (Feb 12, 2026) With the endorsement and backing of Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Dubai Technology Entrepreneurship Campus (Dtec), Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the world’s most active global real estate technology fund, is proud to announce the start of the 2026 REACH Middle East programme.

The inaugural cohort includes innovative proptech companies from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and India, who marked the accelerator’s launch with booth presentations at PropTech Connect, one of the world’s largest real estate exhibitions.

The programme has been specifically designed to support the wider goals of the UAE Digital Economy Strategy, the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033.

Supporting regional and international start-ups, REACH will provide a proven framework, financial backing, tailored mentorship, enhanced network and investor access, long-term alumni support and access to a global proptech community. The eight-month accelerator is designed to scale opportunities for the programme cohort and to drive deeper connections among company founders.

The initiative is driven by Siddiq Farid and Karim Helal, two leaders with extensive experience in the GCC’s real estate and technology markets. Farid founded the highly successful real estate fractionalisation company, SmartCrowd, while Helal is one of the region’s most recognisable entrepreneurs and a founding board member of the Dubai PropTech Business Council.

Majid Al Marri, CEO of Real Estate Registration Sector at Dubai Land Department, commented: “REACH Middle East will directly contribute to the goals of Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s inspiring Real Estate Strategy 2033. The selected start-ups are developing innovative solutions for citizens and residents that will enhance the real estate ecosystem and underline Dubai’s role as a global leader in the property sector.”

Siddiq Farid, Managing Director of REACH Middle East, said: “This programme brings together strategic influence and financial support to spur innovation within the real estate sector. With the robust backing of Dubai Land Department and Second Century Ventures, as well as world-class industry mentors, the programme provides our cohort companies with the very best chance of becoming future unicorns.”

“The Middle East real estate market, with Dubai as a focal point, has become a hotbed for some of the most innovative minds in technology. The latest expansion of the REACH programme will support exciting new ideas and propel the region’s prop-techs to excel on the global stage,” added Dave Garland, Managing Partner at Second Century Ventures.

Hans Henrik Christensen, Vice President and General Manager of Dtec, commented: “We are proud to welcome and support REACH, and provide a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment to stimulate these exciting start-ups.”

Companies accepted to the 2026 REACH Middle East programme include:

Asano : a real estate development intelligence platform that unifies financial, development and spatial data to improve capital planning across large-scale real estate projects

Coraly : an AI-powered growth platform for real estate agencies

Fixit : an AI employee solution for real estate sales, helping agencies sell faster and smarter

HoloX : creator of digital twins for off-plan real estate sales, transforming complex master plans into interactive 3D experiences

Rewa : a platform that turns rental payments into rewarding financial experiences for tenants, while enabling landlords and property managers to collect rent digitally

Takeem : a digital rental platform to simplify processes, save upfront fees, pre-qualify tenants and de-risk landlord investments by protecting rental income

Watad : an AI-powered building materials procurement platform with embedded finance

This is the first expansion of the REACH programme to the Middle East region, part of a global network that has supported more than 300 new businesses worldwide since its establishment in 2019.

The programme launch coincided with Dubai’s PropTech Connect 2026, one of the world’s biggest real estate technology conferences and exhibitions, hosted in partnership with Dubai Land Department. Cohort members and REACH partners, as well as 14 global REACH companies exhibited.

Visit https://www.nar-reach.com/middle-east for more information.

REACH Program Named Top Accelerator by PropTech Outlook

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:48:45 GMT

REACH programs now accepting applications across multiple markets to support real estate innovators

CHICAGO (November 19, 2024) – The National Association of Realtors®' REACH technology growth program has been awarded PropTech Outlook's 2024 Accelerator of the Year. This commendation reinforces REACH's vital role in supporting and accelerating innovation within real estate and adjacent industries.

REACH was created by Second Century Ventures, NAR's strategic investment arm. As the most active venture fund in global real estate technology, REACH leverages an unparalleled network of 1.5 million NAR members and executives from across the residential and commercial real estate sectors.

"Being recognized as 2024 Accelerator of the Year highlights REACH's incredible journey from its first U.S.-based program in 2013 to now operating across seven major markets," said Ashley Stinton, managing partner, NAR REACH. "Fostering a community of more than 250 technology companies, this award celebrates the powerful partnerships and collective efforts that are transforming real estate worldwide."

In 2024, REACH welcomed 55 new companies across seven global programs, offering solutions in building automation, decarbonization, brokerage, finance and banking, asset and property management, data analytics and more. As part of one of the world's largest asset classes and a major aspect of the global economy, REACH's role in advancing real estate innovation is a key contributor to economic growth and job creation.

REACH operates two programs for the U.S. market – residential and commercial – as well as programs in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Latin America, and Israel, with ambitions to serve additional markets in future years. The REACH program accelerates promising new technologies through mentorship from a deep and diverse pool of thought leaders, education from industry experts, and market exposure through Demo Days and unique partner events in each program region. REACH taps into the unique strengths and opportunities of each market by fostering networks of local experts and partners.

"REACH UK's unique co-investment partnership with industry organizations Propertymark and TDS has enabled us to foster even greater industry collaboration and support for our startups, accelerating their growth and market reach," said Natasha Terinova, managing partner, REACH UK. "The strength of REACH lies in our ability to scale innovative startups globally while delivering tailored support that addresses regional market needs."

Applications are currently open for REACH programs serving the U.S. residential sector , the United Kingdom , Australia and New Zealand , Latin America , and Israel . Entrepreneurs driving innovation in real estate and adjacent industries are encouraged to learn more and apply at narreach.com .

About the National Association of Realtors®

The National Association of Realtors® is America's largest trade association, representing 1.5 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. The term Realtor® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics . For free consumer guides about navigating the homebuying and selling transaction processes – from written buyer agreements to negotiating compensation – visit facts.realtor .

About REACH

REACH is a unique technology scale-up program created by Second Century Ventures, the most active global fund in real estate technology. Backed by the National Association of Realtors®, Second Century Ventures leverages the association's 1.5 million members and an unparalleled network of executives within real estate and adjacent industries. The REACH program helps technology companies scale across the real estate vertical and its adjacent markets through education, mentorship and market exposure. For more on REACH, visit narreach.com .

REACH Latam 2024 Graduation

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:32:49 GMT

MEXICO (November 08, 2024)- REACH Latam Graduation: On October 23, 2024, REACH Latam proudly celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2024. During the Tech Week event in Mexico City, companies had the opportunity to participate in a panel before showcasing their pitches to a distinguished VC jury.

�� Congratulations to our remarkable Cohort 2024!

We are thrilled to celebrate the graduation of the second generation of the Reach Latam Program. ��

In recent months, these innovators have turned their visions into concrete solutions that are transforming the real estate landscape. We can’t wait to witness their ascent to new heights and their continued disruption of the market with their innovative ideas.

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Wbuild.io

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Mica (Techstars'23)

Hippo.Build (YC W22)

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Second Century Ventures Selects Eight Tech Companies for 2025 REACH Canada Program

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:48:43 GMT

CALGARY (November 1, 2024) – Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, today announced eight companies selected for its 2025 REACH Canada program. These firms operate within a diverse range of market segments and specializations, offering productivity and efficiency solutions for real estate professionals while addressing some of society’s growing housing challenges.

"The vision for REACH and Second Century Ventures has remained crystal clear: to empower industry innovators to work hand in hand with agents and brokers, enhancing services that support seamless operations, secure transactions and pathways to new opportunities," said Dave Garland, managing partner of SCV. "We are committed to helping these transformative companies make lasting impacts on real estate by prioritizing efficiency, adaptability and security in a rapidly evolving market."

Second Century Ventures is the most active global venture fund in real estate technology, with more than 280 portfolio companies worldwide. SCV operates the global REACH scale-up program in seven major markets – U.S. Residential, U.S. Commercial, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Latin America and Israel. The 2025 REACH Canada cohort marks the fifth group of high-growth-potential companies scaled by the Canadian program since its launch in 2020.

"The 2025 REACH Canada cohort reflects the power of diverse technological innovations to address real estate’s unique challenges," said Lynette Keyowski, managing partner of REACH Canada. "Focusing on quality-driven technology and mission-oriented founders, this cohort brings solutions that redefine property management, foster financial inclusivity, expand rental flexibility and facilitate secure investment and property enhancements. We're thrilled to support these companies as they create meaningful solutions that resonate across the real estate community."

The eight companies selected for REACH Canada 2025 are as follows:

Bidmii connects real estate professionals and homeowners with contractors, making home improvements easier, faster and more secure by holding project funds in trust to ensure peace of mind for everyone involved.

REITIUM is a real estate marketplace empowering churches to raise capital through donations, debt and equity to build community centers, day cares and affordable housing on excess church land.

ReLease is the simplest way for apartment buildings to offer residents flexible renting benefits, including the option to end their lease for any reason.

RocketPlan is a mobile-first business operating system for property restoration insurance claims, professionals streamlining documentation, reporting, estimating and billing.

SHARE SFR is an efficient way to build a portfolio of U.S. rental properties, unlocking institutional real estate service providers for every step of the investing value chain for retail investors.

Stelor provides condo managers and boards with capital replacement tools, analytics and predictive forecasting to help avoid special assessments and optimize reserve fund fees.

Upfront provides real estate native financial services for brokers and agents.

Voiceflip makes data accessible with advanced AI and voice technology delivering real-time, multilingual insights across 25 languages, giving users instant access to property data, market trends and organizational information.

REACH Canada will offer its 2025 program a robust curriculum including education, mentorship, exclusive networking opportunities and significant exposure to the global real estate marketplace. Learn more about the companies selected for the REACH Canada program and how you can get involved at www.narreach.ca . Find the release also at: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/

About the National Association of Realtors®

About REACH

REACH is a unique technology scale-up program created by Second Century Ventures, the most active global fund in real estate technology. Backed by the National Association of Realtors®, Second Century Ventures leverages the association’s 1.5 million members and an unparalleled network of executives within real estate and adjacent industries. The REACH program helps technology companies scale across the real estate vertical and its adjacent markets through education, mentorship and market exposure. For more on REACH, visit narreach.com .

Second Century Ventures Announces REACH UK 2024 Cohort Backed by Propertymark and TDS Group

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:48:42 GMT

LONDON (03/09/24) – Second Century Ventures (SCV), the venture capital arm of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), proudly announces the eight companies selected for the REACH UK 2024 technology scale-up program. This year’s cohort, supported by the landmark co-investment agreement with Propertymark and TDS Group, marks a milestone in SCV’s mission to act as a catalyst for emerging technologies, new opportunities, and top talent. SCV invests in ideas and teams looking to scale across the real estate, financial, insurance, and home service verticals.

Announcing the REACH UK 2024 Cohort
The REACH UK program, launched in March 2020 with the support of Propertymark,
has quickly become one of the most competitive and recognised tech scale-up
programs in the UK. The 2024 cohort is particularly significant as it benefits from
enhanced investment and the strong backing of two of the UK’s largest industry
organisations—Propertymark and TDS Group. These partnerships have been
instrumental in the selection of the following eight companies, each positioned to make a substantial impact on the property sector:

Just Move In (https://justmovein.com/) – A platform helping property professionals provide a seamless moving experience for home movers by automating home services like utilities and insurance, increasing customer satisfaction and retention.

HIPLA (https://www.hipla.co.uk/) – Digital legal pack helping property professionals
reduce transaction times and simplify sales with a suite of industry leading products –
ID/AML, Material Information, Document Signing and Quote Referral.

Building Passport (https://www.buildingpassport.com/) – A SaaS solution for
building owners and professionals, offering a permanent common data environment
on a building-by-building basis to ensure compliance, improve governance and
reduce costs in property management.

Infersens (https://www.infersens.com/) – A water sensor technology for property
managers and owners that enhances water safety, reduces waste, and supports
sustainability in the built environment.

Propalt (https://propalt.co.uk/) – A property data platform helping agents, landlords,
property owners, and financial services by presenting a single data view automating
lead generation to driving higher conversions.

SuSy (https://susy.house/) – Intelligent software to streamline domestic retrofit and
enhance resident engagement, for estate agents, landlords, local authorities and
property professionals.

BuiltAPI (https://builtapi.com/) – A low-code data integration platform for real estate
investors and managers, facilitating cost-effective data exchange and data
governance.

Zonifero –(https://zonifero.com/en/) – An integrated platform for businesses,
optimising building and workplace efficiency, reducing costs, enhancing security, and
improving employee satisfaction for the age of hybrid work and ESG goals.

Collectively, these companies have raised over $12.5m in capital, with a combined
valuation just north of $100 million.

Strategic Partnerships Driving Industry Modernisation
The REACH UK 2024 cohort was selected with significant input from Propertymark
and TDS Group, ensuring that the chosen startups align with the strategic goals of
driving innovation and modernisation within the property industry. The unique
structure of the REACH program allows for unparalleled industry participation and
engagement, setting these companies on a path to success.

“The REACH UK 2024 cohort represents a strategic investment in high-potential
companies that are positioned to deliver significant value across the property
industry. Our strong, established partnership with Propertymark, along with the
support from TDS Group, gives us the insight and alignment needed to scale these
technologies and drive both innovation and measurable impact in the sector.”
— Natasha Terinova, Partner at REACH UK

Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, comments: “We are extremely pleased to
again be supporting REACH UK in accelerating technology in the marketplace. The
industry’s early engagement helps define and fine tune new digital innovations, and
we are excited to see these companies progress and streamline areas within the
property sector.”

“We are pleased to support the REACH UK 2024 cohort, which aligns with our
mission to foster innovation and elevate standards across the property sector. The
collaboration between Propertymark, TDS and Second Century Ventures, creates an
ecosystem where these property related technologies can thrive. We look forward to
seeing how these companies will drive positive change and improve the property
experience for all stakeholders.” stated Steve Harriott, CEO of TDS Group.

What’s Next for the REACH UK 2024 Cohort?
The selected companies are set for significant growth through the REACH UK 2024
program, which will run for up to 9 months. They will benefit from a tailored series of
bespoke events, opportunities to showcase and speak about their technologies at
major global conferences, and targeted mentorship from industry leaders. With
access to exclusive perks, education, and resources designed to accelerate their
progress, these startups are strategically positioned to scale their businesses and
deliver strong returns. The program’s structured approach ensures that their
technologies will have a lasting impact on the property industry.

Applications for REACH UK 2025: Opening Soon
As the REACH UK 2024 cohort embarks on its journey, the SCV and REACH UK
teams are gearing up to open applications for the REACH UK 2025 program.
Offering unparalleled opportunities for growth, industry engagement, and strategic
investment, the REACH UK program is the perfect platform for startups looking to
scale in the UK and globally.

If you’re interested in being part of the next cohort, we encourage you to express
your interest now. Please fill out this form or follow REACH
UK on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/reach-united-kingdom) to sign
up for updates, and our team will contact you when applications officially open.

Second Century Ventures Announces 7 Companies for 2024 REACH Commercial Scale-Up Program

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:48:41 GMT

CHICAGO (July 29, 2024) – Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real estate technology fund, announced today the acceptance of seven companies to the 2024 REACH Commercial program. Launched in 2019, this marks the sixth cohort dedicated to scaling solutions for commercial real estate.

Companies selected for the 2024 program represent a diverse range of solutions across the real estate ecosystem. These innovations span large land transactions, real estate ownership, commercial lease abstraction, digital sales and leasing, lowering of carbon emissions and improving building operations, among others. Collectively, these companies have raised more than $150 million in funding and employ more than 150 individuals worldwide.

“These seven companies are driving innovation within the commercial real estate ecosystem,” said Dave Garland, managing partner of Second Century Ventures. “By investing in and supporting these forward-thinking businesses, we ensure that commercial real estate professionals have access to the latest technologies, empowering them to enhance operations, make informed decisions and deliver value to their clients.”

Companies accepted to the 2024 REACH Commercial program are as follows:

Acres is a geospatial land research platform designed to empower brokers and agents involved in land transactions.
Infinityy brings properties to life with immersive AI companions that plan and execute personalized property and neighborhood experiences, capturing leads 24/7 and significantly increasing close rates.
Incentifind is an incentive resource from search to savings. The go-to database of green building incentives, with $500 million in savings already identified.
Premise HQ automates complex data management across commercial and industrial properties from completely disparate applications and processes to reduce operational costs, increase capitalization rates and minimize risk.
Prophia provides commercial real estate investors and operators an AI-driven data management platform to enhance the performance of assets, funds and portfolios.
Rensair is the world’s first certified air quality ecosystem, using patented hardware and software to cut carbon out of existing HVAC systems and instantly lower emissions and energy use by more than 40%.
Withco empowers small businesses to become property owners so that they obtain the control, wealth, and permanence only afforded through ownership.

“This year’s REACH Commercial cohort, selected from our most competitive application pool yet, is set to significantly impact the industry,” said Bob Gillespie, managing partner of REACH Commercial. “They are addressing major challenges in our rapidly evolving field with innovative solutions in lowering carbon emissions, leveraging artificial intelligence and big data, and creating better fintech solutions to drive real estate transactions. We are excited about this outstanding group and their potential for substantial growth.”

REACH offers a robust curriculum including education, mentorship, exclusive networking opportunities and significant exposure to the global real estate marketplace. To learn more about REACH and how to get involved, visit nar-reach.com(link is external) .

About REACH

REACH is a unique technology scale-up program created by Second Century Ventures, the most active global fund in real estate technology. Backed by the National Association of Realtors®, REACH leverages the association’s 1.5 million members and an unparalleled network of executives within real estate and adjacent industries. The REACH program helps technology companies scale across the real estate vertical and its adjacent markets through education, mentorship, and market exposure.

About NAR

The National Association of Realtors® is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.5 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. The term Realtor® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics .