Proptech Companies Raise $544 Million in February Despite Selective Investor Approach

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Proptech's $544 Million February: Where's the Money Going?

February's numbers are in, and proptech isn't slowing down. Companies in the sector raised a substantial $544 million across 32 funding rounds, with a median deal size of $9.8 million.

The money isn't flowing evenly, though. Investors are getting strategic about where they place their bets.

In the US, capital is chasing AI-powered real estate automation and fintech solutions. American investors believe that AI will have a hand in your next real estate transaction (and they might be right). Meanwhile, across the pond, European money is pouring into climate sustainability tech.

The most interesting shift? Debt financing is taking center stage, accounting for 41.7% of all funding raised in February. As late-stage venture capital gets pickier, companies are finding alternative paths to cash.

Take Kiavi, for example. They secured a whopping $200 million in debt financing from heavyweight investors First Round Capital and Foundation Capital. Real estate-backed lending clearly still has serious appeal when actual assets are involved.

What's it all mean? Today's investors want strategic plays with clear paths to profitability—and they're not afraid to get creative with how they structure the deals.

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