Openpath Helps Offices Reopen Safely

Culver City-based startup Openpath Security Inc. has been developing mobile-based door lock systems since 2016, but co-founder and President James Segil said the company’s access systems are more necessary now than ever.

Dallas tech firm focused on real estate moving HQ to Preston Center to be ‘close to our clients’

A startup focused on commercial real estate that weathered the challenges of COVID-19 is putting some roots down at Preston Center where it can be closer to customers. Dottid, a cloud-enabled technology platform for asset management and leasing transactions, has taken a lease for about 5,500 square feet, at least twice the space of its previous headquarters in Dallas, CEO Kyle Waldrep said in an interview….

Keolis to operate Dubai’s driverless metro and tram networks

Forget Floor Spacing, CRE Offices Will Lose Employees Post-Pandemic Without A Welcoming Culture

A year of working remotely in commercial real estate has highlighted the issue of mental health and cultural safety for the sector’s employees, particularly those who battled toxic office environments before the coronavirus pandemic. …

Real estate platform Loft raises $425M at a $2.2B valuation in one of Brazil’s largest venture rounds

Buying and selling residential real estate is a complex business, no matter where you live. A slew of startups in the United States are focused on streamlining that process for people. But in Brazil, where no MLS exists, the challenge of digitizing real estate is even greater.

Your Tech is Only as Good as Your Data… Watch the Trailer Now!

Raj Bhatti, Chief Information Officer at NKF, discusses the pros and cons of off-the-shelf software vs. custom-built solutions, and the limitations of any technology without accurate and abundant data to support it.

Exclusive interview: Spencer Rascoff talks SPAC mania, home buying and why he’s created a stealthy social media startup with his daughter

When we reached out to entrepreneur and angel investor Spencer Rascoff on Tuesday with notes about appearing on the GeekWire podcast — an appearance that was scheduled several weeks ago — we mentioned possible discussion topics around SPACs, real estate trends and any other big tech news events of the week.

Knight Frank invests in Fifth Wall’s European proptech fund

Global property consultancy Knight Frank has today announced it is backing Fifth Wall, the largest venture capital firm focused on real estate technology, with an investment into its European Real Estate Technology Fund.

Coatue Leads Funding Round for Real-Estate Startup Side

Real estate technology business Side Inc. said it’s now valued at $1 billion after a $150 million funding round led by Coatue Management. The round brings Side’s fundraising total to $200 million to date, according to a statement. Other investors in the company include Trinity Ventures, Matrix Partners and Sapphire Ventures….

NFTs Are Spurring a Digital Land Grab—in Videogame Worlds

Investors are pouring millions of dollars into land. But these lush fields and rolling hills only exist within videogames. Just as physical land appeals to pension funds and family offices, digital real estate is luring both investors and dedicated gamers, said Craig Russo, the co-founder of Polyient Games, an investment fund and startup incubator focused on the intersection of gaming and so-called nonfungible tokens. Those are digital identifiers which help verify the authenticity of an asset….