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January 2, 2026

New Zealand

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.
MRI Software has acquired Melbourne-based Proptech Labs in a deal that will expand its property management technology across Australia and New Zealand. The integration will enhance MRI Property Tree and Palace with advanced automation, inspections, and key management capabilities.
EVT Limited has launched EVT Connect Hospitality, its new third-party hotel management platform, with the acquisition of Pro-invest Group’s hotel management arm. The deal covers 15 hotels across Australia and New Zealand, totalling 3,200 rooms.
Lion, one of Australasia’s biggest beverage companies, is now a Certified B Corporation, scoring 80.6 on the B Impact Assessment. The certification recognises its commitment to people, planet, and profit, building on achievements like 100% renewable power and early carbon reduction targets.

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