RET Ventures

Real Estate Technology Ventures (RET Ventures) is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Park City, Utah. It is the first early-stage venture fund backed by the real estate industry, focusing on developing innovative technology companies within the multifamily and single-family rental sectors. RET Ventures connects high-quality entrepreneurs with its extensive network of strategic limited partners, who collectively manage nearly one million rental units across North America. This collaboration allows for the rapid scaling of businesses while providing property owners with early access to effective technology solutions. The firm also emphasizes investments in housing and technologies that promote environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, focusing on reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions, and waste management to address climate change.

Jaymie Fung Bingham

Associate

John Helm

Founder and Partner

Monte Jones

Platform Partner

Julia Lambert

Associate

James Pearson

Analyst

Aaron Ru

Principal

Fred Tuomi

Venture Partner

Christopher Yip

Partner and Managing Director

Past deals in REIT

Engrain

Series A in 2023
Engrain is a real estate technology company based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, established in 2010. It specializes in developing software solutions that enhance the sales and leasing processes for property management. Engrain's product offerings include touch screen kiosks, interactive mapping, and data visualization tools that allow clients to engage with prospects and residents effectively. Its software is designed to optimize operational performance and improve efficiency, ultimately helping clients increase net operating income (NOI). Notable products include TouchTour, TouchTour iPad, SightMap, SightMap Asset Intelligence, Unit Map, and Vertigo Maps. By providing these interactive experiences, Engrain empowers on-site teams to streamline leasing activities and enhance customer engagement.

Stake

Series A in 2022
Stake is the first loyalty program to invest in renters. Stake creates a better relationship between owners and renters by rewarding staying, growing, and living in the neighborhoods we call home. Our proprietary rewards and investment platform invests in residents with return on rent, a monthly rent match that is invested in a real estate index fund. Residents use their returns to save for the things they love.

Engrain

Seed Round in 2020
Engrain is a real estate technology company based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, established in 2010. It specializes in developing software solutions that enhance the sales and leasing processes for property management. Engrain's product offerings include touch screen kiosks, interactive mapping, and data visualization tools that allow clients to engage with prospects and residents effectively. Its software is designed to optimize operational performance and improve efficiency, ultimately helping clients increase net operating income (NOI). Notable products include TouchTour, TouchTour iPad, SightMap, SightMap Asset Intelligence, Unit Map, and Vertigo Maps. By providing these interactive experiences, Engrain empowers on-site teams to streamline leasing activities and enhance customer engagement.

SmartRent

Series C in 2020
SmartRent is an enterprise home automation company that develops innovative software and hardware solutions for property owners, managers, and residents in multifamily communities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, SmartRent provides a platform that allows property managers and residents to control locks, lights, and thermostats in both vacant units and common areas from anywhere in the world. The company's technology integrates with various property management systems and hardware manufacturers, enabling enhanced asset monitoring and protection. SmartRent's solutions aim to create operational efficiencies and drive additional revenue opportunities for property managers while delivering a seamless experience for residents. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the United States, though its services also extend internationally.

SmartRent

Series B in 2019
SmartRent is an enterprise home automation company that develops innovative software and hardware solutions for property owners, managers, and residents in multifamily communities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, SmartRent provides a platform that allows property managers and residents to control locks, lights, and thermostats in both vacant units and common areas from anywhere in the world. The company's technology integrates with various property management systems and hardware manufacturers, enabling enhanced asset monitoring and protection. SmartRent's solutions aim to create operational efficiencies and drive additional revenue opportunities for property managers while delivering a seamless experience for residents. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the United States, though its services also extend internationally.

SmartRent

Series A in 2018
SmartRent is an enterprise home automation company that develops innovative software and hardware solutions for property owners, managers, and residents in multifamily communities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, SmartRent provides a platform that allows property managers and residents to control locks, lights, and thermostats in both vacant units and common areas from anywhere in the world. The company's technology integrates with various property management systems and hardware manufacturers, enabling enhanced asset monitoring and protection. SmartRent's solutions aim to create operational efficiencies and drive additional revenue opportunities for property managers while delivering a seamless experience for residents. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the United States, though its services also extend internationally.

SmartRent

Seed Round in 2018
SmartRent is an enterprise home automation company that develops innovative software and hardware solutions for property owners, managers, and residents in multifamily communities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, SmartRent provides a platform that allows property managers and residents to control locks, lights, and thermostats in both vacant units and common areas from anywhere in the world. The company's technology integrates with various property management systems and hardware manufacturers, enabling enhanced asset monitoring and protection. SmartRent's solutions aim to create operational efficiencies and drive additional revenue opportunities for property managers while delivering a seamless experience for residents. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the United States, though its services also extend internationally.
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