RET Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingPark City · Seed · 15 people tracked
Investment thesis
RET Ventures backs early-stage technology startups that solve real operational pain points for multifamily and single-family rental owners and operators. The firm believes that the most promising companies are those delivering measurable ROI through automation, AI, and data integration rather than solutions seeking hype. By combining deep industry expertise with access to an unparalleled network of institutional operators, RET Ventures helps validate, scale, and shape technologies that drive operational efficiency, cost savings, and improved resident experiences across the rental housing sector.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's website
Founder and Partner at RET Ventures with over 25 years in real estate and technology. He founded and exited two PropTech companies acquired by Realtor.com/Move and RealPage, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Managing Partner at RET Ventures focused on investing in and developing the future of multifamily technology markets.
Principal at RET Ventures who engages with single-family rental and build-to-rent operators on operational efficiency and technology scaling.
Vice President at RET Ventures who leads conversations on multifamily technology ROI and operational efficiency in the rental housing sector.
Vice President at RET Ventures who moderates discussions on AI integration and data-driven decision making for multifamily operators.
Venture Partner at RET Ventures with extensive real estate industry leadership experience. Served as President, CEO, and Director of Invitation Homes, the nation's largest single-family rental company, and as EVP and President of Property Management at Equity Residential.
Venture Partner at RET Ventures with over 35 years in real estate technology, M&A, and software management. Previously served as EVP at RealPage and held CEO positions at Trans Union Rental Screening Services and CreditRetriever. Holds degrees from the University of Maryland and Wharton.
Chief Financial Officer at RET Ventures. Previously served as director of finance at Peterson Partners and began his career at UMB Fund Services. Holds an MBA from Weber State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Senior Advisor at RET Ventures with over 30 years in real estate operations. Previously served as President and COO of UDR, a leading multifamily REIT, and held various financial and operational roles throughout his career.
Vice President at RET Ventures assessing potential investments and guiding existing portfolio companies. Previously worked as an Investment Associate at Carlyle on West Coast real estate acquisitions. Holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Stanford University.
Administrative Assistant at RET Ventures with prior experience at American Express in the USA and Australia. Brings strengths in organization and personal relationships.
Vice President at RET Ventures working with portfolio companies and sourcing investments. Previously served as an Investment Associate at KSL Capital and began her career in real estate private equity at Goldman Sachs. Graduate of Princeton University.
Operations Manager at RET Ventures since 2021, handling event planning, conference coordination, IT support, and HR administration. Brings over nine years of executive assistant experience including work at Bain & Company. Holds degrees from the University of New Hampshire and Boston University.
Senior Advisor at RET Ventures with twenty years of real estate technology, operations, and finance expertise as CIO and CTO at GID. Previously served as CIO of AEW Capital Management and contributed to industry initiatives including NMHC Optech.
Executive Assistant to John Helm at RET Ventures with over 20 years of executive assistant experience, including 15 years in financial services. Previously supported partners at DW Healthcare Partners and managing directors at Warburg Pincus.
What they invest in
from 44 of 49 portfolio companiesPropTech ×35SaaS ×27AI & Machine Learning ×16Enterprise Software ×12B2B Marketplaces ×6Cleantech ×4Climate Tech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4
HQs:United States×12Canada×2
Investments · 49 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAmenify builds a platform that connects residents in apartment communities with local services, merchants, and online brands, enabling in-home shopping and service delivery. The company serves property managers, residents, and merchants across retail, grocery, dining, and service categories.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesPropTechSaaS
Everett(CEO)
Engrain builds interactive mapping and visualization software for the multifamily rental, senior living, student housing, and self-storage property management industries. The platform includes products like SightMap for property leasing interfaces, TouchTour for interactive property tours, and Asset Intelligence for data visualization.
Data & InfrastructurePropTechSaaS
ProcuRET provides procurement analytics and cost optimization solutions for multifamily real estate owners and operators. The company leverages data engineering and strategic sourcing expertise to deliver spend intelligence and cost savings across categories including MRO, facilities management, and real estate procurement.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Kevin Byrne(President)
SmartRent provides software and hardware solutions for rental housing operators, including smart home technology, access control, self-guided tours, and property management integrations. The company serves multifamily and rental communities with an integrated platform for automating residential properties.
HardwareIoTPropTechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Frank Martell(President and Chief Executive Officer)
Applause provides performance incentive software for home services companies and trades, integrating with existing CRM and dispatch systems to track technician performance, manage customer reviews, and automate incentive payouts. The platform helps service businesses improve customer satisfaction, reduce technician turnover, and drive revenue growth through real-time performance visibility and automated customer engagement.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Alex BeanDavid WrightKarl Sun
Azibo is a property management platform that enables landlords to collect rent, screen tenants, manage leases, track maintenance, and handle accounting and tax preparation. The platform serves residential and commercial property owners of all portfolio sizes.
FintechPropTechSaaS
Billee provides a utility management platform for multifamily property operators that combines dedicated account teams with software to handle billing, recovery, vendor management, and reporting. The platform enables real-time visibility into utility cost recovery and compliance documentation for apartment buildings.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Brightplace is an apartment search platform that helps renters find housing by analyzing listings, neighborhoods, costs, and amenities through a conversational interface. The service uses AI to shortlist and compare apartments based on individual priorities, budget, and lifestyle factors.
AI & Machine LearningPropTech
CheckpointID provides ID verification and fraud prevention software for multifamily property management. The service helps property businesses reduce leasing risk through automated identity verification processes.
PropTechSaaS
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Conservation Labs develops H2know, a smart water monitoring system that uses machine learning to detect leaks and optimize water consumption through sound analysis in plumbing pipes for residential and commercial properties. The company also offers Sustainable Machines, a platform for predictive maintenance monitoring across industrial equipment.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechInsurTechIoTBrownsville, US
Crew manages trash removal and can-to-curb service for short-term rental owners and property managers. The service handles regular trash pickup and on-demand removal across multiple U.S. states.
B2B MarketplacesPropTech<UNKNOWN>, US
Cam Lam(Founder)Tanner Davis(CFO)Travis Zappia(COO)
Falkbuilt designs, manufactures, and delivers custom interiors using digital component construction technology integrated with industry tools like Revit. The company serves architects, designers, and construction teams seeking sustainable, responsive interior solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingConstruction TechPropTechCalgary, CA
Mogens Smed(Founder & Leader)Barrie Loberg(Co-founder & Technology Lead)
Fitwel is a certification scheme and standard for assessing building health based on evidence from thousands of academic studies. It helps property owners and operators optimize building design and operations to improve occupant quality of life and financial performance.
HealthtechImpact & Social GoodPropTechWellness & Fitness
Joanna Frank(CEO)
Funnel is a property management software or platform serving multifamily real estate companies; it hosts a Customer Advisory Board (CAB) of senior leaders from major property management firms and REITs who shape its product roadmap and strategy.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechPropTechSaaSNew York City, US
Fyxt provides software tools for commercial real estate professionals in the net-lease sector, enabling property owners, operators, and occupants to manage their operations more effectively.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTech
GetCovered builds software that connects property insurance and real estate operations, serving insurance carriers, agencies, property managers, landlords, and membership associations. The platform helps manage renters insurance compliance and risk across residential properties.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechPropTech
Gigstreem designs, builds, and manages hybrid fiber-wireless infrastructure to provide internet connectivity services to residents, property owners, and businesses. The company delivers broadband access with emphasis on reliability and network control.
Cloud ComputingSaaS
InsideMaps provides 3D property documentation and virtual tour technology for real estate professionals, vacation rentals, hotels, and event spaces. The platform enables users to capture photorealistic property images on mobile devices and create interactive 3D tours to boost bookings and engagement.
PropTechSaaS
Juno provides development tools and approaches for industrialized construction, focusing on prefabrication and mass timber systems to improve predictability and profitability in the construction industry.
Construction TechDeveloper ToolsPropTech<UNKNOWN>
Emily Mills MarineauJen Canchola
LeasingAI is an AI visibility platform that helps multifamily property managers, owners, and marketing teams optimize how their apartment listings appear in AI search results. The platform tracks property visibility across AI platforms, identifies content gaps, and provides actionable recommendations to improve citation and ranking.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS
Lula provides maintenance coordination and vendor sourcing solutions for rental property managers dealing with labor shortages and supply chain constraints.
B2B MarketplacesPropTechSaaS
Markerr provides real estate analytics powered by machine learning and generative AI, serving asset managers, acquisitions teams, research teams, and data scientists who need data-driven insights for commercial real estate decisions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructurePropTech
Measurabl is a sustainability data platform for real estate organizations that enables measurement, management, and reporting of environmental performance across buildings and properties. The platform serves real estate companies to drive asset value, lower capital costs, and manage physical climate risk exposure.
Climate TechData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaSSan Diego, US
Matt Ellis(Founder)Lance Onken(Founder)Maureen(CEO)
Moved provides a platform for property management teams to automate resident move-in and move-out processes, offering residents a service marketplace and portal while generating ancillary revenue for properties.
B2B MarketplacesPropTechSaaS
OnsiteIQ provides computer vision and AI-powered progress tracking for construction sites through regular on-site documentation and image analysis, serving construction project managers and stakeholders across the US and Canada.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction Tech
Opiniion provides resident insights and engagement software for property managers and owners. The platform helps property management teams collect and act on resident feedback to drive property success.
PropTechSaaS
OurPetPolicy provides a platform for property managers and landlords to screen and track assistance animals and pets at residential properties. The software helps verify assistance animals, track pet locations, and manage pet-related incidents on rental properties.
PropTechSaaS
Parity develops software to optimize HVAC systems in large residential buildings, reducing energy consumption and associated carbon emissions. The company serves building managers and residents seeking to lower utility costs while maintaining comfort.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyIoTSaaS
Brad Pilgrim(Co-founder)Brian MacLeod(Co-founder)
PassiveLogic develops AI systems for autonomous building control and operations. The company provides a Physical AI stack to autonomously manage building infrastructure, energy consumption, and operations.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechIoT
Plugzio develops smart power management and EV charging solutions for multifamily and commercial properties. The company provides hardware and software tools that enable property managers to deploy charging infrastructure, monitor energy usage, and generate revenue streams.
CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationPropTech<UNKNOWN>, CA
PredictAP is an AI-powered invoice capture and coding solution for accounts payable teams in real estate companies. The platform automates invoice processing and coding decisions, integrating with existing AP workflow automation tools to reduce processing time and costs.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
David Stifter(CEO & Founder)Russell Franks(President & Co-Founder)
Property Shield protects residential real estate properties and users from online fraud and scams using AI and detection technology. The company serves the real estate industry by securing over 300,000 properties against digital threats in the rental and property marketplace.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityPropTech
AlexLuke
Rent Butter provides tenant screening and verification software for landlords and property managers. The platform helps users make informed rental decisions while reducing risk and ensuring compliance.
PropTech
Revere is a platform combining a verified professional network, deal marketplace, and transaction management CRM for commercial real estate professionals. It centralizes workflows, counterparties, and datasets to simplify buying, selling, and financing transactions in the $20 trillion U.S. commercial real estate market.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSNew York, US
Adam SpiesDoug HarmonAdam DonegerMarcella Fasulo
Revyse is an AI-powered vendor management platform for multifamily property operators that centralizes sourcing, contracts, compliance, and spend data. The platform helps teams automate contract renewal tracking, extract contract terms, and surface spending insights to prevent missed renewals and control vendor costs.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Slingshot provides a multi-channel customer support platform for home services providers and other on-demand businesses, handling inquiries through text, voice, email, chat, and web with dynamic assignment to support specialists.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSUnknown
Sparkfund provides deployment services to utilities for distributed energy resources (DERs), helping them design, deploy, and manage DER projects at scale across the grid. The company serves utilities with program design, grid value assessment, and project management to achieve cost-effective DER deployment.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise Software
Pier LaFarge(Founder & CEO)
Stake provides a platform for renters to earn cash back on rent payments and move-in costs through a network of over 550,000 homes, while also helping renters build credit and access savings tools. The service combines rental transactions with financial products designed to help renters accumulate wealth rather than just pay housing costs.
B2B MarketplacesFintechPropTech
Rowland Hobbs(Co-Founder & Board Director, Chief Executive Officer)inJimmy Jacobson(Co-Founder, Head of Product)in
STAN AI builds AI-powered assistants that automate repetitive tasks in property management, allowing management teams to focus on strategic work. The platform integrates with existing property management systems to streamline operations and enhance resident communications.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS
SuiteSpot provides a software platform for multifamily apartment operators to manage maintenance, capital projects, and workforce operations. The platform uses AI to automate work order intake, optimize technician assignments, and deliver operational insights to reduce vacancy losses and improve resident satisfaction.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS
Tour24 provides self-guided tour technology for property operations teams, automating the tour process from sign-up to lease while enabling staff to focus on improving operations and visitor experience rather than tour management. The platform targets operations teams in the property and real estate sector.
PropTechSaaS
Travtus provides software solutions for property management, offering data access, team collaboration, and advanced analytics tools. The platform serves real estate professionals seeking simplified operations and control over their property data.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Tripty AryaAndrew Day
TurboTenant provides tenant screening reports and rental application services for independent landlords managing rental property investments. The platform uses identity verification and background checks to help landlords evaluate prospective tenants.
PropTechSaaS<UNKNOWN>, US
Kasa operates a portfolio of flexible accommodations using technology and operational expertise. The company serves independent-minded travelers seeking short-term lodging across the United States.
Travel & Hospitality
Roman Pedan(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)Craig Minoff(Chief Product Officer & Head of Company Ops (Founding Team))
Board seats · per SEC filings · 3
what is this? ⓘ$30.2M raise · filed Mar 2026 · via Aaron Ru
$4.5M raise · filed Sep 2025 · via Aaron Ru, Aaron Ru
$100.1M raise · filed Feb 2021 · via Fred Tuomi
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does RET Ventures invest at?
- RET Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does RET Ventures focus on?
- RET Ventures focuses on PropTech.
- Where is RET Ventures located?
- RET Ventures is headquartered in Park City, US.
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