Lavanda Ventures Ltd. is a London-based company founded in 2014 that provides real estate management and letting services to both businesses and consumers. The company has developed a modular SaaS platform aimed at optimizing real estate assets, allowing landlords and property managers to meet legitimate short and medium-term rental demand. Lavanda focuses on enhancing the tenant experience while simultaneously increasing net operating income for property owners. Its target markets include multifamily housing, build-to-rent developments, student accommodations, serviced apartments, and vacation rental portfolios.
A modern, secure, and homeowner-first approach to homeownership.
Mosaic Building Group, Inc. is a technology-focused construction company based in Phoenix, Arizona, with additional offices in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of construction services to homebuilders, including general contracting, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and site work. Mosaic specializes in single-family, multi-family, custom homebuilding, and build-to-rent projects. With a commitment to enhancing efficiency in the construction process, Mosaic employs advanced technologies and programming to automate various tasks, resulting in faster and more streamlined homebuilding. The company's mission centers on creating communities that foster a sense of connection and belonging, aiming to make beautiful living environments accessible to a broader audience.
WeWork, formerly known as The We Company, is a commercial real estate firm that specializes in providing flexible shared workspaces and office services primarily for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company transforms buildings into dynamic environments that foster creativity, collaboration, and productivity. Its offerings include a range of workplace solutions, such as private offices, shared workspaces, and on-demand access to workstations. Additionally, WeWork connects members with a variety of third-party services and resources to support their business needs. The company emphasizes inclusivity and community, aiming to create a vibrant network of professionals who can collaborate and innovate together. With locations in various global markets, including China, WeWork continues to adapt its services to meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce.
Measurabl, Inc. is a software company that provides a cloud-based platform designed to help organizations manage and report sustainability data. Founded in 2013 and based in San Diego, California, Measurabl enables clients to collect various types of non-financial data, including utility, waste, and travel information. The platform automates the creation of investment-grade sustainability reports and allows users to benchmark performance and identify opportunities for improvement across environmental, social, and governance programs. With its tools, Measurabl serves over 6 billion square feet of commercial property in 67 countries, facilitating more effective analysis and reporting of sustainability performance.
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.
Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up built to modernize parking and empower the future of mobility. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
Yuca is a Brazilian startup that specializes in rental services, focusing on co-living arrangements. The company operates a platform that offers individual rooms in shared apartments, catering to the needs of modern urban dwellers. Yuca provides renovated and furnished apartments with flexible leasing options, allowing tenants to choose accommodations that suit their preferences. In addition to its housing offerings, Yuca also includes repair and maintenance services, ensuring a comfortable living experience for its customers.
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.
Getaway House, Inc. operates a collection of tiny houses on wheels. It places tiny houses/cabins in the woods to enable customers recharge in nature and reconnect with the people they love. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
Made In Cookware, founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a premium direct-to-consumer cookware brand that designs, manufactures, and distributes a range of cooking tools, including frying pans, sauce pans, sauté pans, stock pots, and various accessories. By leveraging an online e-commerce platform, the company aims to provide modern cooks with high-quality cookware at affordable prices. Made In focuses on appealing to Millennials and seeks to establish itself as the preferred kitchen brand across multiple categories.
Private Equity Round in 2017
YOTEL Limited operates a chain of hotels primarily located in airports and urban areas, catering to travelers seeking comfort and convenience. Established in 2003 and based in London, the company offers a unique lodging experience with a focus on efficient design and community spaces. Its accommodations, branded as YOTELAIR, are situated in major airports, including London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Paris Charles de Gaulle, while also maintaining city hotels in New York, Boston, and Singapore. YOTEL features premium cabins equipped with adjustable SmartBeds, rejuvenating monsoon rain showers, and advanced technological amenities. The hotels also provide various facilities, including dining options, fitness centers, and spaces for private events and social gatherings. YOTEL is expanding its footprint with new developments planned in key global locations such as San Francisco, London Clerkenwell, Dubai, Edinburgh, and Miami. The company operates as a subsidiary of YO! Company and has a strategic partnership with Starwood Capital Group.
Proportunity Limited is a technology-driven mortgage lender based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in providing innovative financing solutions for first-time home buyers. Founded in 2016 by Vadim Toader and Stefan Boronea, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze real estate data, accurately forecasting house prices and identifying high-growth areas. By offering equity and mortgage loans, Proportunity aims to assist buyers in overcoming the challenges of deposit requirements, allowing them to purchase homes in promising locations while potentially paying less than their current rent. Through its data-driven insights, Proportunity empowers customers to make informed decisions in the real estate market.
Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company based in Arlington, Texas, engaged in the acquisition, entitlement, and development of infrastructure for single-family residential communities across the United States. The company primarily sells residential lots to homebuilders and focuses on efficient asset management and quick turnaround of projects. With interests in approximately 7,000 acres of residential and mixed-use developments in multiple states, Forestar operates a lower-risk business model by investing in short-duration, phased development projects. Additionally, the company holds significant interests in oil and gas minerals and water resources in several states, aiming to review its asset portfolio and reduce costs while maintaining a strategic focus on its core real estate operations. Forestar was incorporated in 1955 and operates as a subsidiary of D.R. Horton, Inc.
ThirdLove, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells undergarments and nightwear for women. It manufactures T-shirt, strapless, wireless, plunge, racerback, nursing, maternity and more bras. It sells its products through its Internet based platform and offline stores. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.
De Vere operates a collection of modern country estate hotels across the United Kingdom, featuring mansion houses at their core. These hotels blend leisure and business amenities, offering market-leading conference facilities alongside comfortable accommodations. De Vere Grand Jersey, located in St. Helier, Channel Islands, exemplifies this offering with a range of facilities including rooms, suites, banqueting suites, a restaurant, and a gym. The company is currently undergoing significant investment to enhance its properties and services, ensuring a high-quality experience for both leisure and business guests.
Ten-X, Inc. operates an online real estate marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of both commercial and residential properties through a user-friendly platform accessible via desktop and mobile devices. The company features two main divisions: Ten-X Commercial, which focuses on commercial real estate transactions, and Auction.com, dedicated to residential and bank-owned homes. Founded in 1990 and originally known as Auction.com, Ten-X rebranded in January 2016 and is headquartered in Irvine, California, with additional offices in San Mateo, New York, and Miami. The platform allows buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals to search, list, and conduct transactions entirely online, simplifying the real estate process for various property types, including office, multifamily, hotel, retail, industrial, and land. Ten-X operates as a subsidiary of CoStar Realty Information Inc.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, LLC operates a premier four-season ski resort in Mammoth Lakes, California, offering a wide range of winter and summer activities. In the winter, it provides extensive skiing and snowboarding opportunities, complemented by amenities such as food and beverage services and lodging. During the summer, the resort features activities like hiking, biking, camping, golf, and scenic gondola rides, alongside a dedicated adventure center for children. The company also offers rental gear, childcare services, and various passes and tickets for its attractions. Additionally, Mammoth Mountain hosts group activities, meetings, and weddings, while providing real estate development services and an online retail store for apparel and souvenirs. Established in 1953, Mammoth Mountain continues to be a significant destination for outdoor recreation in California.
Quovera, Inc. operates as a business consulting and technology integration firm. It offers customer relationship management, business performance management, sales incentive compensation, product knowledge management, enterprise resource management, supply chain management, advanced planning and scheduling, and solution integration and custom services for high tech, semiconductor, software and services, financial services, and retail industries. Quovera, Inc. was formerly known as Millennia Vision Corp and changed its name to Quovera, Inc. in November 2000. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
CapitalThinking is a mortgage financial services company that offers fixed and flexible payment solutions. It offers an online platform that enables its customers to apply and obtain quotations. CapitalThinking is acquired by CapitalStream in January 2004. CapitalThinking was founded in 1999 and is based in New York.
Phase2Media's unparalleled expertise delivers strategic, innovative marketing through interactive advertising. Phase2Media is the industry-transforming interactive advertising network which merges the talents of an elite team of experienced professionals with the technological capabilities of leading edge partners such as NetGravity. Through proven marketing expertise and advanced ad serving, targeting and tracking, Phase2Media helps sites identify revenue and advertisers increase effectiveness of campaigns.
Brightware, Inc. is a provider of automated, self-service assistance to customers through the Internet.
Greenwich Technology Partners
Venture Round in 1999
Greenwich Technology Partners, Inc. provides information security, cost optimization, multiservice networks, information lifecycle management, and information technology service management solutions. Its storage optimization solutions offers a suite of services, including lifecycle project management, independent ROI/TCO evaluation, technology audits, review of business application requirements and creation of storage requirements matrix, creation of business-based data classification schema, Gap analysis of client storage management process, impact analysis of the optimization on business continuity, disaster recovery and security, and design and documentation of new storage infrastructures. The company also offers application security solution to address the lifecycle of an application, including requirements and operation. Its IT infrastructure consolidation solution consolidates server, data center, and storage resources. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in White Plains, New York. As of October 18, 2005, Greenwich Technology Partners, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Acumen Solutions, Inc.