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

Natasha Terinova • 3 September 2024

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.




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

12 February 2026
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.

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