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Fundings:
ICON, a 3D-Printed homes startup, raised a $207M Series B led by Norwest VP.
Plentific, a property management services marketplace, raised a $100M Series C led by Highland and Brookfield.
Bungalow, an online resi marketplace, raised $75M led by Deer Park Road.
Realm, a resi equity platform, raised a $12M Series A round led by GGV.
Frontdesk, a short-term rental platform, raised $7M led by Stormbreaker.
Knock, a MF leasing platform, has raised a $5M Seed round led by Accomplice and Boston Seed.
Sugar, a MF community platform, raised $2.5M in seed funding.
News:
Roofstock acquired Great Jones.
Alpaca is raising $100M for their 3rd fund (it’s partly PropTech focused)
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