Building something to revolutionize real estate but can't find the right investors?
I've helped raise millions for PropTech companies, and I'm about to show you exactly who writes checks in this space.
Why PropTech Angels Matter
Listen, real estate is different from typical tech.
You need investors who understand property cycles, regulations, and industry relationships.
The Power Players: Top 20 PropTech Angels
1. Pete Flint
- Former Trulia CEO
- Sweet spot: Real estate platforms
- Check size: $100K-$500K
- Portfolio highlights: Modus, Homelight
- Pro tip: He loves marketplace models
2. Spencer Rascoff
- Zillow co-founder
- Focus: Residential tech
- Check size: $50K-$300K
- Portfolio highlights: Multiple real estate startups
- Values: Consumer experience
3. Brad Inman
- Inman News founder
- Specialty: Real estate media and tech
- Check size: $25K-$200K
- Portfolio highlights: Various PropTech platforms
- Loves: Industry-changing ideas
4. Rich Barton
- Zillow founder
- Focus: Consumer real estate
- Check size: $100K-$750K
- Portfolio highlights: Multiple property platforms
- Looking for: Big market opportunities
5. Brendan Wallace
- Fifth Wall co-founder
- Focus: Commercial PropTech
- Check size: $100K-$500K
- Portfolio highlights: OpenDoor (early)
- Values: Industry partnerships
6. Ryan Simonetti
- Convene co-founder
- Focus: Commercial real estate tech
- Check size: $50K-$250K
- Portfolio highlights: Various CRE platforms
- Loves: Enterprise solutions
7. Florian Reichert
- Picus Capital
- Focus: Construction tech
- Check size: $50K-$300K
- Portfolio highlights: Multiple ConTech startups
- Values: Operational efficiency
8. Joshua Kushner
- Thrive Capital
- Focus: Real estate finance
- Check size: $100K-$500K
- Portfolio highlights: Multiple PropTech exits
- Looking for: Financial innovation
9. Dave Eisenberg
- Zigg Capital
- Focus: Real estate software
- Check size: $50K-$300K
- Portfolio highlights: Various SaaS platforms
- Values: Technical excellence
10. Taylor Wescoatt
- PropTech Angel Network
- Focus: European PropTech
- Check size: $25K-$150K
- Portfolio highlights: Multiple EU startups
- Loves: Cross-border solutions
11. Zach Aarons
- MetaProp co-founder
- Focus: Early-stage PropTech
- Check size: $50K-$250K
- Portfolio highlights: Various successful exits
- Values: Industry expertise
12. Jeff Crowe
- Norwest Venture Partners
- Focus: Real estate marketplaces
- Check size: $100K-$500K
- Portfolio highlights: Multiple marketplace exits
- Looking for: Network effects
13. Travis Putnam
- Navitas Capital
- Focus: Smart buildings
- Check size: $50K-$300K
- Portfolio highlights: Various IoT startups
- Values: Sustainability
14. Aaron Block
- MetaProp NYC
- Focus: Urban tech
- Check size: $50K-$250K
- Portfolio highlights: Multiple urban solutions
- Loves: Smart city applications
15. Gary Beasley
- Roofstock co-founder
- Focus: Investment property tech
- Check size: $25K-$200K
- Portfolio highlights: Various investment platforms
- Values: Market efficiency
16. Ryan Freedman
- Corigin Ventures
- Focus: Residential tech
- Check size: $50K-$300K
- Portfolio highlights: Multiple residential platforms
- Looking for: Consumer pain points
17. Kurt Ramirez
- Nine Four Ventures
- Focus: Property management tech
- Check size: $50K-$250K
- Portfolio highlights: Various PM solutions
- Values: Operational insights
18. Brad Flora
- Y Combinator
- Focus: PropTech startups
- Check size: $125K-$500K
- Portfolio highlights: Multiple YC graduates
- Loves: Technical founders
19. Clelia Warburg Peters
- Bain Capital Ventures
- Focus: Real estate innovation
- Check size: $50K-$300K
- Portfolio highlights: Various PropTech companies
- Values: Industry transformation
20. Nima Wedlake
- Thomvest Ventures
- Focus: Real estate fintech
- Check size: $50K-$250K
- Portfolio highlights: Multiple fintech solutions
- Looking for: Financial innovation
How to Get Their Attention
Here's what actually works:
Show these three things:
- Industry partnerships
- Clear revenue model
- Technology advantage
The Approach Strategy
Don't pitch tech first.
Instead:
- Lead with industry problem
- Show market validation
- Then explain your solution
Common FAQs
Q: Do I need real estate experience to raise from these angels?A: Not always, but industry partnerships are crucial
Q: What's the minimum traction needed?A: Most want to see pilot programs or early revenue
Q: How important are industry relationships?A: Critical - most want to see real estate partnerships
Q: How long should I expect the fundraising process to take?A: 4-6 months is typical for PropTech
Bottom Line
These 20 angel investors understand real estate.
They know property cycles and industry dynamics.
They can help navigate complex partnerships.
Looking for funding for your PropTech startup? These top 20 angels should be your first stop - they're actively shaping the future of real estate technology.
Remember: In PropTech, industry adoption is everything. Build solutions the real estate world actually wants.
Now go disrupt real estate.