Second Century Ventures
Venture capitalChicago · Seed–Series C
Investment thesis
SCV invests in transformative technology startups with universal utility and cross-industry potential, specifically those that can address the massive, under-digitalized real estate market—the world's largest asset class worth approximately $380 trillion. The firm targets companies in digital experience, artificial intelligence, security, and scalable innovations that can attach to real estate and generate outsized returns. With deep industry connections through the National Association of Realtors, 1,000+ global mentors, and partnerships across 70+ countries, SCV positions portfolio companies to scale rapidly within real estate while maintaining the flexibility to apply innovations across multiple industries.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesPropTech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2AdTech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Fintech ×1HR Tech ×1
HQs:United States×4Australia×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathKnock provides bridge loans to help people purchase homes while waiting to sell their existing property, serving homebuyers and real estate agents across 32 US states.
FintechPropTechSan Francisco, US
Evocalize provides AI-powered recruiting marketing software that automates talent acquisition for mortgage lenders and real estate brokerages. The platform builds recruiting campaigns with targeted advertising, landing pages, and candidate follow-up, enabling organizations to create always-on recruiting pipelines at scale across multiple branches and markets.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechMarketing TechSaaSSeattle, US
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Fyma develops AI-powered computer vision software for commercial real estate that analyzes spaces for occupancy, footfall, and anomaly detection while maintaining GDPR compliance and individual privacy. The platform enables property managers, CRE funds, and urban planners to optimize building efficiency and make data-driven decisions without proprietary hardware lock-in.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechLondon, GB
Karen Burns(Founder & CEO)Sam Pound-Jones(Head of Sales)Kaarel Kivistik(Head of Software)Madis Pukkonen(Software Developer)
PAM provides a software platform for intelligent navigation and wayfinding at large-scale venues, connecting people to physical spaces through venue-specific mapping and navigation technology. The platform is deployed at major event venues and stadiums across North America and Asia Pacific.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSSports TechSydney, AU
Stephen(Founder & CEO)
Board seats · per SEC filings · 2
what is this? ⓘRaise · filed Jun 2023 · via Mark Birschbach
$1.5M raise · filed Sep 2022 · via Mark Birschbach
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 Second Century Ventures invest at?
- Second Century Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What sectors does Second Century Ventures focus on?
- Second Century Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, PropTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Second Century Ventures located?
- Second Century Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
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