RET Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingPark City · Seed–Series A · 17 people tracked
Also known as RET Ventures Affiliates · RET Ventures Associates · RET Ventures ESG · RETV MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
RET Ventures invests in the next generation of real estate technology, focusing on solutions for multifamily and single-family rental owners and operators. Leveraging a network of strategic institutional investors who collectively manage millions of rental units across North America, the firm bridges the gap between innovation and real-world application, helping validate and scale rent tech companies. It targets startups solving genuine operational pain points that deliver measurable ROI, streamline operations, and improve the resident experience, and recently launched an AI Accelerator Program supporting early-stage companies addressing multifamily leasing and marketing challenges.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 45 of 61 portfolio companiesPropTech ×35SaaS ×27AI & Machine Learning ×16Enterprise Software ×12B2B Marketplaces ×6Cleantech ×4Climate Tech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4
HQs:United States×21Canada×2
Investments · 61 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSmartRent provides software and hardware solutions for rental housing operators, including smart home technology, access control, self-guided tours, and property management integrations.
HardwareIoTPropTechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Frank Martell(President and Chief Executive Officer)Robert Best(Director)Lucas Haldeman(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatJohn HelmFred Tuomi· per SEC Form D
Amenify builds a platform that connects residents in apartment communities with local services, merchants, and online brands, enabling in-home shopping and service delivery.
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.
Data & InfrastructurePropTechSaaS
Patrick Vormittag(CTO and Co-Founder)M. Brent Steiner(Chief Executive Officer)Robert Merrick(Chief Financial Officer)Patrik Hal Vormittag(Executive Officer, Director)Elliot Liffman(Director)
BoardChristopher Yip(Director)
GetCovered builds software that connects property insurance and real estate operations, serving insurance carriers, agencies, property managers, landlords, and membership associations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechPropTechNew York, US
Ash Bell(Director)Brandon Tobman(Executive Officer, Director)Ryan Solomon(Executive Officer, Director)Dylan Gaines(Executive Officer, Director)John Helm(Director)
Board seatJohn Helm· per SEC Form D
Overland Park, US
Board seatAaron Ru· per SEC Form D · $30.2M raise · filed Mar 2026
Chicago, US
Christopher Rankin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardThomas Raleigh(Director)
Board seatAaron Ru· per SEC Form D · $4.5M raise · filed Sep 2025
Fintech platform helping companies hire, motivate, and retain service workers via better financial benefits and incentives.
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.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Alex BeanDavid Wright
BoardKarl 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.
FintechPropTechSaaSReno, US
Christopher Hsu(Executive Officer, Director)David Weiden(Director)Gregor Watson(Director)Richard Boyle(Director)Sarah Dickens Spoja(Director)
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.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Brightplace is an apartment search platform that helps renters find housing by analyzing listings, neighborhoods, costs, and amenities through a conversational interface.
AI & Machine LearningPropTech
CheckpointID provides ID verification and fraud prevention software for multifamily property management.
PropTechSaaS
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.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechInsurTechIoTBrownsville, US
Mark Kovscek(Executive Officer, Director)
Crew manages trash removal and can-to-curb service for short-term rental owners and property managers.
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.
Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingConstruction TechPropTechCalgary, CA
Mogens Smed(Founder & Leader)Barrie Loberg(Co-founder & Technology Lead)
BoardChristopher Yip(Director)Jackson Farrow(Director)Noel Strauss(Director)Ron Welch(Director)
Wellness & Fitness
AI-powered Renter Management Software providing a single CRM for leasing and communication from inquiry to renewals.
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 SoftwarePropTechVenice, US
Sam Kroll(Director)David Reuben Jr.(Director)David Reuben Sr.(Director)Christopher Yip(Director)Ryan Botwinick(Executive Officer, Director)
InsideMaps provides 3D property documentation and virtual tour technology for real estate professionals, vacation rentals, hotels, and event spaces.
PropTechSaaS
Kasa operates a portfolio of flexible accommodations using technology and operational expertise.
Travel & Hospitality
Roman Pedan(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)Craig Minoff(Chief Product Officer & Head of Company Ops (Founding Team))
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.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS
Provides vacation rental owners tools for content distribution, revenue management, and marketing optimization.
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.
Climate TechData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaSSan Diego, US
Matt Ellis(Founder)inLance Onken(Founder)Maureen(CEO)Lindsay Luger(Director)Waters Maureen(Executive Officer)Liza Benson(Director)
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 TechNew York, US
Ardalan Khosrowpour(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Jones(Director)John Mollis(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Pettinella(Director)Joshua Elwell(Director)David Schwab(Director)
OurPetPolicy provides a platform for property managers and landlords to screen and track assistance animals and pets at residential properties.
PropTechSaaS
PassiveLogic develops AI systems for autonomous building control and operations.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechIoTSalt Lake City, US
JOHN RAPAPORT(Director)TROY HARVEY(Executive Officer, Director)JEREMY FILLINGIM(Executive Officer, Director)
Full-service single-family rental platform with proprietary Decision Science software for investors and residents.
Property Shield protects residential real estate properties and users from online fraud and scams using AI and detection technology.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityPropTech
Next-gen tenant screening combining ID verification, bank transactions, and credit behavior analytics.
Rent Butter provides tenant screening and verification software for landlords and property managers.
PropTech
Invite-only online marketplace for capital markets professionals to buy, sell, or finance buildings.
Revyse is an AI-powered vendor management platform for multifamily property operators that centralizes sourcing, contracts, compliance, and spend data.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Orlando, US
Nylavae Raphael(Director, Promoter)Daniel Polfer(Director)Joseph Westlake(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
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
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.
B2B MarketplacesFintechPropTech
Rowland Hobbs(Co-Founder & Board Director, Chief Executive Officer)inJimmy Jacobson(Co-Founder, Head of Product)in
SuiteSpot provides a software platform for multifamily apartment operators to manage maintenance, capital projects, and workforce operations.
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.
PropTechSaaS
Georgianna W. Oliver(Executive Officer, Director)Jim Catudal(Director)
TurboTenant provides tenant screening reports and rental application services for independent landlords managing rental property investments.
PropTechSaaS<UNKNOWN>, US
Sarnen Steinbarth(CEO)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the 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, Series A stages.
- What sectors does RET Ventures focus on?
- RET Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Construction Tech, Cybersecurity, Fintech, InsurTech, IoT, PropTech.
- Where is RET Ventures located?
- RET Ventures is headquartered in Park City, US.
- Does RET Ventures lead rounds?
- RET Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
From the blog
visit blog ↗RET Ventures has focused recent writing on AI's transformation of multifamily leasing, launching an accelerator for startups building AI-driven solutions, and backing companies solving operational pain points like utility billing, property services, and fraud detection. AI summary
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