Second Century Ventures Announces 14 Companies Selected to 2023 REACH and REACH Commercial Programs

27 April 2023

CHICAGO (April 11, 2023) – Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real estate technology fund, announced today the acceptance of 14 companies to the 2023 REACH and REACH Commercial programs. Launched in 2013, this marks the 11th cohort focused on solutions for the residential and consumer sectors, and the fifth cohort dedicated to scaling solutions for commercial real estate.

“We are thrilled to welcome these innovative companies to the 2023 REACH and REACH Commercial programs,” said SCV President and NAR CEO Bob Goldberg. “Their solutions are poised to make a significant impact and help overcome the complex challenges that lie ahead in the real estate industry.”

Companies selected for the 2023 program represent a diverse range of solutions across the real estate ecosystem, including innovations in financial planning, second home property ownership, property management, lead generation, marketing, mortgage asset management, and tenant retention, among others. Collectively, these companies have raised more than $100 million in funding and employ more than 400 individuals worldwide.

“These 14 companies represent some of the most promising and innovative solutions in the real estate technology space,” said Dave Garland, managing partner, Second Century Ventures. “By supporting and investing in innovative small businesses through the REACH program, we can ensure that Realtors® have access to the latest and most effective tools and technologies, enabling them to better serve their clients and stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry.”

Companies accepted to the 2023 REACH and REACH Commercial programs are as follows:

2023 REACH

Flock(link is external) : offers a seamless and tax-deferred exit from rental property using the 721 Exchange, allowing property owners to passively earn income and appreciation without the traditional responsibilities of ownership.
HighNote(link is external) : a drag and drop presentation and proposal platform to help agents pitch and sell listings, offers, neighborhoods and themselves.
Plus Platform(link is external) : modern asset management and trading platform for residential mortgages, providing better transparency and liquidity to the mortgage market.
Prisidio(link is external) : digital vault to capture and securely share your most important information with the key people in your life.
Real Grader(link is external) : measures, manages and maximizes digital reputation for real estate professionals across search, social media and real estate platforms.
Summer(link is external) : simplifies the process of finding, buying, designing and monetizing a vacation or investment home through a non-fractional approach.
Tongo(link is external) : private card-based product for agents to draw against pending commissions ahead of closing, and only repay when they get paid.

2023 REACH Commercial

APM Help(link is external) : stress-free property management solutions prioritizing quality and customer service and leveraging expertise in finance, operations and accounting.
BlueStreak IoT(link is external) : improves the efficiency and performance of services in commercial real estate, including ScentBridge’s ambient scent delivery, indoor air quality monitoring, clean air as a service, resource utilization, replenishment management and performance compliance.
Dwellwell Analytics(link is external) : a comprehensive monitoring and early warning maintenance platform for residential property owners who need to reduce operating costs and avert disasters.
Fortress PropTech(link is external) : offers an innovative and easy-to-use platform, utilizing automation technology and data integration to streamline property management and maximize efficiency.
Fyma(link is external) : delivers occupancy and human activity analytics to enable better asset management and property operations.
Rockport(link is external) : provides mission critical commercial real estate systems to the top financial institutions in the world.
Work & Mother(link is external) : commercial lactation suite service with an associated technology that satisfies tenants’ legal obligations of providing mother’s rooms, while providing a better way to support working parents.

“From hundreds of applicants, the companies selected for the 2023 REACH Commercial program are already well on their way to becoming market leaders,” said Bob Gillespie, executive director of REACH Commercial. “They bring solutions that fundamentally change commercial real estate operations, finance and brokerage, as well as how we manage, experience and understand the properties in which we live and work. We have an outstanding 2023 cohort and look forward to helping them achieve exponential growth.”

The REACH program is led by Executive Director Ashley Stinton, and the REACH Commercial program is led by Executive Director Bob Gillespie. REACH offers a robust curriculum including education, mentorship, exclusive networking opportunities and significant exposure to the global real estate marketplace.

About NAR

The National Association of Realtors® is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.5 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. The term Realtor® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

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Dubai Land Department, Second Century Ventures Celebrate Start of REACH Middle East

12 February 2026

DUBAI, UAE (Feb 12, 2026) With the endorsement and backing of Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Dubai Technology Entrepreneurship Campus (Dtec), Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the world’s most active global real estate technology fund, is proud to announce the start of the 2026 REACH Middle East programme. The inaugural cohort includes innovative proptech companies from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and India, who marked the accelerator’s launch with booth presentations at PropTech Connect, one of the world’s largest real estate exhibitions. The programme has been specifically designed to support the wider goals of the UAE Digital Economy Strategy, the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033. Supporting regional and international start-ups, REACH will provide a proven framework, financial backing, tailored mentorship, enhanced network and investor access, long-term alumni support and access to a global proptech community. The eight-month accelerator is designed to scale opportunities for the programme cohort and to drive deeper connections among company founders. The initiative is driven by Siddiq Farid and Karim Helal, two leaders with extensive experience in the GCC’s real estate and technology markets. Farid founded the highly successful real estate fractionalisation company, SmartCrowd, while Helal is one of the region’s most recognisable entrepreneurs and a founding board member of the Dubai PropTech Business Council. Majid Al Marri, CEO of Real Estate Registration Sector at Dubai Land Department, commented: “REACH Middle East will directly contribute to the goals of Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s inspiring Real Estate Strategy 2033. The selected start-ups are developing innovative solutions for citizens and residents that will enhance the real estate ecosystem and underline Dubai’s role as a global leader in the property sector.” Siddiq Farid, Managing Director of REACH Middle East, said: “This programme brings together strategic influence and financial support to spur innovation within the real estate sector. With the robust backing of Dubai Land Department and Second Century Ventures, as well as world-class industry mentors, the programme provides our cohort companies with the very best chance of becoming future unicorns.” “The Middle East real estate market, with Dubai as a focal point, has become a hotbed for some of the most innovative minds in technology. The latest expansion of the REACH programme will support exciting new ideas and propel the region’s prop-techs to excel on the global stage,” added Dave Garland, Managing Partner at Second Century Ventures. Hans Henrik Christensen, Vice President and General Manager of Dtec, commented: “We are proud to welcome and support REACH, and provide a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment to stimulate these exciting start-ups.” Companies accepted to the 2026 REACH Middle East programme include: Asano : a real estate development intelligence platform that unifies financial, development and spatial data to improve capital planning across large-scale real estate projects Coraly : an AI-powered growth platform for real estate agencies Fixit : an AI employee solution for real estate sales, helping agencies sell faster and smarter HoloX : creator of digital twins for off-plan real estate sales, transforming complex master plans into interactive 3D experiences Rewa : a platform that turns rental payments into rewarding financial experiences for tenants, while enabling landlords and property managers to collect rent digitally Takeem : a digital rental platform to simplify processes, save upfront fees, pre-qualify tenants and de-risk landlord investments by protecting rental income Watad : an AI-powered building materials procurement platform with embedded finance This is the first expansion of the REACH programme to the Middle East region, part of a global network that has supported more than 300 new businesses worldwide since its establishment in 2019. The programme launch coincided with Dubai’s PropTech Connect 2026, one of the world’s biggest real estate technology conferences and exhibitions, hosted in partnership with Dubai Land Department. Cohort members and REACH partners, as well as 14 global REACH companies exhibited. Visit https://www.nar-reach.com/middle-east for more information.

Second Century Ventures Selects Four Tech Companies for 2026 REACH Canada Program

by Mike McAra • 20 October 2025

CALGARY, AB (October 20, 2025) – Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS®, today announced the selection of four dynamic technology companies for its 2026 REACH Canada program. This year’s cohort is focused on creating a more secure, efficient, and accessible real estate journey by integrating verifiable digital identity, foundational data infrastructure, innovative housing affordability models, and modern financial services into a cohesive ecosystem. "Our mission with REACH has always been to identify and nurture the technologies that will define the future of real estate," said Dave Garland, Managing Partner of Second Century Ventures. "The 2026 REACH Canada cohort exemplifies this by bringing together companies that address critical points across the entire homeownership lifecycle. From establishing trust with verifiable identity and providing the data backbone for new applications, to creating new pathways to homeownership, these innovators are building a more connected and accessible experience for everyone." Second Century Ventures is the most active global venture fund in real estate technology, with a portfolio of over 310 companies worldwide. SCV operates the global REACH scale-up program in seven major markets: U.S. Residential, U.S. Commercial, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Latin America, Israel, and the Middle East. The 2026 REACH Canada selection marks the 6th cohort of high-growth companies to be scaled through the program since its Canadian launch in 2020. "The 2026 REACH Canada class is uniquely positioned to address some of the most pressing needs in the industry today, particularly housing affordability and the pace of innovation," said Lynette Keyowski, Managing Partner of REACH Canada. "We are seeing a clear demand for greater security, more powerful developer tools, and creative solutions to financial barriers. This cohort directly answers that call, offering solutions that build trust, empower innovators, and introduce new models for accessing homeownership. We are excited to champion these founders as they redefine the Canadian real estate landscape." The four companies selected for the 2026 REACH Canada program are: Credivera : A secure digital identity platform that allows accredited professionals and their clients to instantly verify credentials and identities, fostering unprecedented trust and security in every transaction. Repliers : A real estate data platform providing developers with the APIs and tools needed to build and scale next-generation real estate applications, accelerating innovation across the industry. Cedar : A housing affordability solution that lowers the financial barriers to homeownership by separating the cost of the land from the home itself. Neobanc : A modern financial services platform offering tailored business banking for real estate professionals and innovative financial products for their clients, streamlining everything from commission payouts to closing costs. REACH Canada will provide its 2026 cohort with a comprehensive curriculum featuring education, mentorship, exclusive networking opportunities, and significant exposure to the global real estate marketplace. Learn more about the companies selected for the REACH Canada program and how you can get involved at www.narreach.ca . About NAR The National Association of Realtors® is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.5 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. About REACH REACH is a unique technology scale-up program created by Second Century Ventures, the most active global fund in real estate technology. Backed by the National Association of Realtors®, Second Century Ventures leverages the association's members and an unparalleled network of executives within real estate and adjacent industries. The REACH program helps technology companies scale across the real estate vertical and its adjacent markets through education, mentorship and market exposure. For more on REACH, visit www.narreach.com # # # Information about NAR is available at nar.realtor . This and other news releases are posted in the newsroom at nar.realtor/newsroom .