Base Operations raises $2.2 million to modernize physical enterprise security

Typically when we talk about tech and security, the mind naturally jumps to cybersecurity. But equally important, especially for global companies with large, multinational organizations, is physical security — a key function at most medium-to-large enterprises, and yet one that to date, hasn’t really done much to take advantage of recent advances in technology. Enter […] Continue reading Base Operations raises $2.2 million to modernize physical enterprise security

Thoma Bravo to acquire RealPage property management platform for $10.2B

The busy year in M&A continued this weekend when private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced it was acquiring RealPage for $10.2B. In RealPage, Thoma Bravo is getting a full-service property management platform with services like renter portals, site management, expense management and financial analysis for building and property owners. Orlando Bravo, Founder and a Managing […] Continue reading Thoma Bravo to acquire RealPage property management platform for $10.2B

Placer.ai, a location data analytics startup, raises $12 million Series A

Placer.ai, a startup that analyzes location and foot traffic analytics for retailers and other businesses, announced today that it has closed a $12 million Series A. The round was led by JBV Capital, with participation from investors including Aleph, Reciprocal Ventures and OCA Ventures. The funding will be used on research and development of new […] Continue reading Placer.ai, a location data analytics startup, raises $12 million Series A

Eden office management platform raises $25 million Series B

Eden, the workplace management platform that connects office managers with service providers, today announced the close of a $25 million Series B round led by Reshape. Participants in the round also include Fifth Wall Ventures, Mitsui Fudosan, RXR Realty, Thor Equities, Bessemer Venture Partners, Alate Partners, Quiet Capital, S28 Capital, Canvas Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Upshift […] Continue reading Eden office management platform raises $25 million Series B

Top VCs on the changing landscape for enterprise startups

Yesterday at TechCrunch’s Enterprise event in San Francisco, we sat down with three venture capitalists who spend a lot of their time thinking about enterprise startups. We wanted to ask what trends they are seeing, what concerns they might have about the state of the market and, of course, how startups might persuade them to […] Continue reading Top VCs on the changing landscape for enterprise startups

Protect Your Property: 3 Reasons Real Estate Companies Are Investing in Cybersecurity

Overview
In recent years, the real estate industry (REIT) has seen a rise in digital threats ranging from phishing and email compromised attacks to breaches. These threats have also targeted builders and others in the housing space.  
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FlareAgent, a platform that automates real estate transactions, launches out of YC

The real estate industry is experiencing a bit of a rejuvenation. After years resisting the influence of tech, the industry is now feeling the entrance of e-buyers, as well as a variety of software to streamline the process. One such tech company looking to infiltrate real estate is FlareAgent, which launches today out of Y […] Continue reading FlareAgent, a platform that automates real estate transactions, launches out of YC

Beyond costs, what else can we do to make housing affordable?

In this section of my exploration into innovation in inclusive housing, I am digging into the 200+ companies impacting the key phases of developing and managing housing. Continue reading Beyond costs, what else can we do to make housing affordable?

Market map: the 200+ innovative startups transforming affordable housing

How founders are taking on housing costs worldwide. Continue reading Market map: the 200+ innovative startups transforming affordable housing

Innovations in inclusive housing

A look at hundreds of startups rebuilding affordable housing from the ground up. Continue reading Innovations in inclusive housing