Duckfund
Techstars '22New York City, US · Founded 2022 · 15 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Duckfund provides earnest money deposit (soft deposit) financing for commercial real estate buyers, offering fully refundable deposits starting at $25k so investors and developers can make offers without tying up their own capital in escrow. It serves CRE investors, developers, syndicators, wholesalers, and sponsors across multifamily, office, retail, and industrial property deals.
Investors · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Duckfund do?
- Duckfund provides earnest money deposit (soft deposit) financing for commercial real estate buyers, offering fully refundable deposits starting at $25k so investors and developers can make offers without tying up their own capital in escrow. It serves CRE investors, developers, syndicators, wholesalers, and sponsors across multifamily, office, retail, and industrial property deals.
- Who are Duckfund's investors?
- Duckfund's investors include Clear Haven Capital Management, Techstars.
- Where is Duckfund headquartered?
- Duckfund is headquartered in New York City, US.





