EQT, through its BPEA Mid-Market Growth Partnership, has agreed to become the majority investor in PropertyMe, a leading Australian and New Zealand cloud-based PropTech platform. Founded in 2013, PropertyMe is the largest property management software provider in the region, used by over 6,000 agencies to manage approximately 1.9 million rental properties and transact nearly $40 billion annually. The investment will support PropertyMe’s continued growth, focusing on product innovation, AI features like AiMe, and potential geographic expansion.
Vend Park, a company dedicated to transforming commercial real estate parking, has successfully secured $17.5 million in Series A funding. The investment was led by Blue Heron Capital and included participation from Nuveen’s Real Asset Ventures. The capital will be used to fund expansion into major U.S. markets and accelerate the development of its AI-powered platform.
This new asset-backed hybrid token, set for a Q2 2026 market debut subject to regulatory approval, is a collaborative venture between Hotdesk, Al Maryah Community Bank, Emirates Coin Investment, and Singularity. It aims to democratise access to high-quality, income-producing assets. By leveraging the divisibility of blockchain, DESK will allow global investors to participate with minimal capital, offering a significantly more liquid and accessible investment alternative to traditional Real Estate Investment Trusts.
The Investors Pool, a new platform by Fractional Syndication LLC, has launched with the aim of revolutionising global real estate investment. Using blockchain technology to convert property ownership into digital tokens, the platform allows individuals to invest in a diversified portfolio of US assets for as little as $100. The platform focuses on high-yield properties, including planned unit developments and specialized rental housing.
Altus Group Limited has announced significant changes to its senior leadership structure following the conclusion of a comprehensive strategic review. Jim Hannon, the company's Chief Executive Officer and Director, has departed his roles with immediate effect. The commercial real estate intelligence provider, trading on the TSX as AIF, simultaneously appointed former CEO Mike Gordon as Executive Chair. Mr. Gordon is confirmed to take over the CEO position fully in Q1 2026. Current Chair Raymond Mikulich is stepping down but will retain his seat on the Board of Directors.
Homemove has acquired Home.co.uk, one of the UK’s oldest property portals, to build a free-to-list platform for estate agents. The deal follows Homemove’s £3.8m funding round and aims to connect every part of the moving journey. Home.co.uk will retain its name and benefit from AI-led upgrades, while founders Horton and Shephard stay on as advisers.
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