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Real estate developer turned prefab home builder Veev closes on $400M in fresh funding

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Veev, a real estate developer turned tech-enabled homebuilder, announced today that it has raised $400 million a Series D round that propels the company to “unicorn status.” Interestingly, Veev Group started its life as a traditional real estate developer and asset manager.

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Sustainability catches the eye of Kompas’ shiny new, green-tinted glasses fund

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The firm has an Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Tel Aviv presence, and now has a $160 million sack of funds to deploy across its focus areas: sustainability and technological innovation in the construction, real estate and manufacturing industries. It especially wants to reduce waste and CO2 emissions. Image Credits: Kompas.

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How Real Estate Developers Can Stay Ahead of the Competition?

Strategy Driven

The real estate industry is one of the most lucrative and dynamic sectors, attracting investors and entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Perhaps, it won’t be wrong to say that the pressure is on for real estate developers to stay ahead of the curve. So, let’s cut to the chase!

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Proptech in Review: 3 investors explain why they’re bullish on tech that makes buildings greener

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Spending on getting the world’s real estate to net zero will require $1.7 Also, when transactions slow down, real estate groups tend to focus more on internal operations. Commercial real estate has taken a hit during the pandemic. Those that survive will have an opportunity to expand market share.”.

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Mighty Buildings lands $22M to create ‘sustainable and affordable’ 3D-printed homes

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Mighty Building’s self-proclaimed mission is to create “beautiful, sustainable and affordable” homes. As a founding team, we have long been passionate about solving productivity for construction in a sustainable way,” said co-founder and CEO Slava Solonitsyn. We believe that we have a master plan now that can work.”

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Founders – Pitch to VCs at TC Early Stage

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It’s rare however for innovators to get truly candid insight on their pitches before stepping in front of VCs. Prior to 1SV, Ginny led Ventures at Jamestown, a $12Bn real estate private equity firm. Neesha studied international security and sustainability from Georgetown University and De Anza College.

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Urban Innovation Fund, VMG Catalyst among female-led firms raising new funds

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Two firms stuck out in recent days, including Urban Innovation Fund , which closed with commitments of $101 million for its Fund III and $20 million Opportunity Fund, and VMG Catalyst ‘s $400 million Fund II. Both firms are led by women, Clara Brenner and Julie Lein at Urban Innovation Fund, and Brooke Kiley over at VMG.