MetaProp, established in 2015, is a New York-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in real estate technology, or PropTech. The firm invests in startups and growth-stage companies across various real estate sectors, including office, retail, residential, and hospitality. MetaProp's investment strategy involves a 16-week accelerator program, with initial investments ranging from $0.25 million to $2 million, typically taking a 6% equity stake. The firm also provides community leadership through initiatives like the PropTech Place innovation hub and global events.
Founding Partner, MetaProp Advisors and Chief Communications Strategist
Zak Schwarzman
General Partner
Past deals in Construction
Trestle
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Trestle is a developer of a contract and procurement management platform that aims to streamline the construction contracting and procurement process. By integrating automation and artificial intelligence, Trestle enhances efficiency and data transparency for contractors. The platform allows construction organizations to collaborate across teams and access critical information in one place. Key features include vendor cards for quick access to vital data, trend analysis for proactive issue management, and an intuitive mobile interface that supports various media inputs for real-time project updates. Additionally, the Trestle Benchmark tool enables organizations to capture vendor performance reviews and consolidate this information into comprehensive vendor profiles for effective project risk management. This unified approach helps contractors improve productivity and profitability while facilitating better decision-making.
Billy
Venture Round in 2024
Billy is a company focused on transforming construction insurance solutions by providing a platform that simplifies the collection and verification of compliance documents. The platform allows property developers and subcontractors to track, verify, and report on the insurance coverage of their vendors, ensuring that all necessary policies are in place. By centralizing these processes, Billy helps reduce risk and enhance the overall efficiency of construction projects. This innovative approach aims to set new standards in the industry for managing insurance compliance.
PinPoint Analytics
Grant in 2024
PinPoint Analytics is the first AI-powered construction data platform that analyzes millions of data points using advanced Machine Learning algorithms. Comprehensive insights into every project with real-time pricing data, leveraging hundreds of factors including weather patterns, market conditions, and historical trend analysis.
Briq
Series B in 2024
Briq is a technology company specializing in financial automation for the construction industry. It offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform that automates complex financial processes, such as data entry and analysis, empowering clients to gain actionable insights and make informed decisions. This results in improved predictability of business outcomes, enhanced fees, prevention of fee erosion, and stabilized overhead costs.
Skillit
Seed Round in 2023
Skillit provides a data-driven recruitment and intelligence platform specifically designed for the construction industry. The company aims to simplify the hiring process for skilled tradespeople and contractors by offering solutions that facilitate recruitment, retention, and evaluation of skilled craft workers. Through its platform, Skillit enables employers to recruit, test, and train workers, ensuring a custom match between skilled professionals and job opportunities. By focusing on the unique needs of the construction sector, Skillit helps contractors effectively hire and retain talent while supporting workers in achieving their professional potential.
BuildOps
Venture Round in 2023
BuildOps, Inc. is a software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in providing an all-in-one operational software solution tailored for commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. The platform streamlines various aspects of business management, including invoicing and billing, scheduling, customer management, estimates, proposals, payments, and financial reporting. By integrating essential functions into a single cloud-based system, BuildOps enhances operational efficiency and profitability for subcontractors. The software is designed to support technicians and office staff by automating workflows, enabling mobile invoicing, and facilitating real-time communication and documentation. With its foundation in the experiences of subcontractors and expertise from skilled engineers, BuildOps aims to empower businesses to optimize their operations and drive growth.
Billy
Seed Round in 2023
Billy is a company focused on transforming construction insurance solutions by providing a platform that simplifies the collection and verification of compliance documents. The platform allows property developers and subcontractors to track, verify, and report on the insurance coverage of their vendors, ensuring that all necessary policies are in place. By centralizing these processes, Billy helps reduce risk and enhance the overall efficiency of construction projects. This innovative approach aims to set new standards in the industry for managing insurance compliance.
OnSiteIQ
Series A in 2023
OnSiteIQ Inc. is a company that specializes in construction data visualization, providing a platform designed for real estate owners and developers to monitor construction progress and manage assets effectively. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the OnSiteIQ platform captures comprehensive 360-degree images of construction sites, which are then mapped to the site's floor plans. This functionality aids lenders and insurance providers in assessing project progress and accountability among stakeholders. By utilizing machine vision technology, the platform enables users to identify potential issues and facilitates collaboration among team members. OnSiteIQ aims to enhance project oversight and optimize returns by offering insights and a user-friendly dashboard accessible from any location.
Skillit
Seed Round in 2023
Skillit provides a data-driven recruitment and intelligence platform specifically designed for the construction industry. The company aims to simplify the hiring process for skilled tradespeople and contractors by offering solutions that facilitate recruitment, retention, and evaluation of skilled craft workers. Through its platform, Skillit enables employers to recruit, test, and train workers, ensuring a custom match between skilled professionals and job opportunities. By focusing on the unique needs of the construction sector, Skillit helps contractors effectively hire and retain talent while supporting workers in achieving their professional potential.
Skillit
Seed Round in 2022
Skillit provides a data-driven recruitment and intelligence platform specifically designed for the construction industry. The company aims to simplify the hiring process for skilled tradespeople and contractors by offering solutions that facilitate recruitment, retention, and evaluation of skilled craft workers. Through its platform, Skillit enables employers to recruit, test, and train workers, ensuring a custom match between skilled professionals and job opportunities. By focusing on the unique needs of the construction sector, Skillit helps contractors effectively hire and retain talent while supporting workers in achieving their professional potential.
Join
Series A in 2022
Join, Inc. operates a collaborative project delivery platform designed to enhance decision-making in the preconstruction phase of construction projects. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides software that offers real-time insights into cost data and visualizes estimated budgets. This platform enables contractors, designers, owners, and suppliers to collaborate effectively throughout the project lifecycle. By facilitating timely and informed decision-making, Join helps its users manage risks and opportunities while tracking workflows efficiently. Trusted by industry leaders such as Clark Construction, DPR Construction, and McCarthy, Join aims to streamline the preconstruction process and drive projects forward.
Ergeon
Series B in 2022
Ergeon operates a global construction marketplace aimed at transforming the multi-trillion-dollar construction industry. Focused on outdoor home improvement, the company provides services such as fence installation, hardscapes, and landscaping for both commercial and residential clients. By leveraging a skilled global workforce and proprietary technology, Ergeon offers a user-friendly platform that allows customers to visualize, plan, and manage their projects with ease. This approach enables fast, responsive service, transparent pricing, and high-quality craftsmanship, simplifying the home improvement process for property owners. With over 8,000 satisfied customers benefiting from their services, Ergeon is poised to expand its offerings to include more complex building projects. Founded by two experienced entrepreneurs with a passion for technology, the company emphasizes enhancing the home improvement experience for families and communities.
BuildOps
Series A in 2022
BuildOps, Inc. is a software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in providing an all-in-one operational software solution tailored for commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. The platform streamlines various aspects of business management, including invoicing and billing, scheduling, customer management, estimates, proposals, payments, and financial reporting. By integrating essential functions into a single cloud-based system, BuildOps enhances operational efficiency and profitability for subcontractors. The software is designed to support technicians and office staff by automating workflows, enabling mobile invoicing, and facilitating real-time communication and documentation. With its foundation in the experiences of subcontractors and expertise from skilled engineers, BuildOps aims to empower businesses to optimize their operations and drive growth.
CoFi
Seed Round in 2022
CoFi is a digital platform designed to enhance the construction lending process through integrative business software. The platform automates and modernizes the construction payment process, effectively addressing inefficiencies and providing greater predictability and consistency for residential and commercial projects. By streamlining payment management, CoFi enables banks and private lenders to efficiently manage and scale their construction portfolios. Additionally, the platform empowers contractors by facilitating project funding that is backed by on-demand payments, thereby improving their financial flexibility and access to necessary resources.
Estate Intel
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Estate Intel is a data platform focused on the African real estate and construction sectors, addressing the critical need for reliable and centralized information. The platform enables companies to access structured data on historical rental and sale prices, vacancy rates, and market trends, facilitating accurate forecasts and lead generation. By offering comprehensive market analysis and a directory of properties, Estate Intel empowers organizations to make informed decisions in a landscape where data is often fragmented, unstructured, and costly. Through its web application, Estate Intel aims to provide instant access to actionable real estate insights, enhancing the ability of stakeholders to navigate the complexities of the market effectively.
Billy
Seed Round in 2021
Billy is a company focused on transforming construction insurance solutions by providing a platform that simplifies the collection and verification of compliance documents. The platform allows property developers and subcontractors to track, verify, and report on the insurance coverage of their vendors, ensuring that all necessary policies are in place. By centralizing these processes, Billy helps reduce risk and enhance the overall efficiency of construction projects. This innovative approach aims to set new standards in the industry for managing insurance compliance.
Higharc
Series A in 2021
Higharc, Inc. is a technology company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2018. It offers a comprehensive web platform designed for the homebuilding industry, enabling builders to create three-dimensional home designs tailored to the specific needs of new homebuyers. The platform streamlines the design, construction, and sales processes by allowing users to manage plans, standards, and options in one location. Additionally, it generates accurate materials lists and provides permit-ready construction documents, which help eliminate material waste and costly errors. Higharc aims to enhance the homebuilding experience by enabling builders to deliver better homes and communities more affordably.
Avvir
Series A in 2021
Avvir, Inc. offers an end-to-end construction monitoring service that automates the verification of construction progress and quality control. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company utilizes its platform to regularly scan construction sites, compare progress scans, and automatically detect defects. By integrating with existing systems, Avvir's platform enhances construction workflow management, allowing users to identify potential risks and slowdowns. This automation helps save time and reduce costs by enabling effective tracking of progress and earned value, while also transforming Building Information Modeling (BIM) into a reliable system of record. The company's services are designed to minimize costly rework and protect projects from budget and schedule overruns.
Ergeon
Seed Round in 2020
Ergeon operates a global construction marketplace aimed at transforming the multi-trillion-dollar construction industry. Focused on outdoor home improvement, the company provides services such as fence installation, hardscapes, and landscaping for both commercial and residential clients. By leveraging a skilled global workforce and proprietary technology, Ergeon offers a user-friendly platform that allows customers to visualize, plan, and manage their projects with ease. This approach enables fast, responsive service, transparent pricing, and high-quality craftsmanship, simplifying the home improvement process for property owners. With over 8,000 satisfied customers benefiting from their services, Ergeon is poised to expand its offerings to include more complex building projects. Founded by two experienced entrepreneurs with a passion for technology, the company emphasizes enhancing the home improvement experience for families and communities.
GoFor
Series A in 2020
gofor is a provider of last-mile logistics services focused on enhancing the operational efficiency of the construction industry. The company offers a platform that facilitates the delivery of building materials and equipment, ensuring reliable and timely arrivals at job sites. It integrates seamlessly with various sales channels, including POS systems, e-commerce, and mobile order management. Additionally, gofor emphasizes sustainability by utilizing electric vehicles, carbon offsets, and smart packaging, while also investing in empowering drivers. This innovative approach aims to deliver cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions to meet the needs of the home improvement and construction sectors.
Juno
Seed Round in 2020
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, focused on the development of residential apartments. Established in 2018, Juno Residential specializes in creating prefabricated housing solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability. The company employs innovative prefabrication techniques and utilizes organic, low-carbon materials such as mass timber to construct modern and curated living spaces. By offering these eco-friendly and efficient housing alternatives, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable residential options.
Briq
Series A in 2020
Briq is a technology company specializing in financial automation for the construction industry. It offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform that automates complex financial processes, such as data entry and analysis, empowering clients to gain actionable insights and make informed decisions. This results in improved predictability of business outcomes, enhanced fees, prevention of fee erosion, and stabilized overhead costs.
Source
Venture Round in 2020
Source is a commercial construction SaaS platform for commercial designers and architects. The platform offers human intelligence, digital tools, and physical libraries to give architects, designers, reps, and manufacturers in commercial design a better way to discover products and collaborate. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon by Nicole Schmidt.
OnSiteIQ
Series A in 2020
OnSiteIQ Inc. is a company that specializes in construction data visualization, providing a platform designed for real estate owners and developers to monitor construction progress and manage assets effectively. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the OnSiteIQ platform captures comprehensive 360-degree images of construction sites, which are then mapped to the site's floor plans. This functionality aids lenders and insurance providers in assessing project progress and accountability among stakeholders. By utilizing machine vision technology, the platform enables users to identify potential issues and facilitates collaboration among team members. OnSiteIQ aims to enhance project oversight and optimize returns by offering insights and a user-friendly dashboard accessible from any location.
Billy
Seed Round in 2020
Billy is a company focused on transforming construction insurance solutions by providing a platform that simplifies the collection and verification of compliance documents. The platform allows property developers and subcontractors to track, verify, and report on the insurance coverage of their vendors, ensuring that all necessary policies are in place. By centralizing these processes, Billy helps reduce risk and enhance the overall efficiency of construction projects. This innovative approach aims to set new standards in the industry for managing insurance compliance.
1Build
Pre Seed Round in 2019
1build, Inc. is a software company that specializes in converting building blueprints into material shopping lists and cost estimates. Established in 2019 and based in Mountain View, California, 1build offers an innovative platform that automates cost estimation for construction companies, enhancing pricing accuracy and predictability in a dynamic market. By leveraging advanced algorithms and a comprehensive API that analyzes millions of data points, the platform standardizes construction project pricing, enabling builders to manage the pre-construction process efficiently—from plan uploads to bid submissions. This functionality allows clients, particularly those in wood and metal framing, insulation, and drywall contracting, to focus on execution while improving their bidding success and maximizing profits.
BuildOps
Seed Round in 2019
BuildOps, Inc. is a software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in providing an all-in-one operational software solution tailored for commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. The platform streamlines various aspects of business management, including invoicing and billing, scheduling, customer management, estimates, proposals, payments, and financial reporting. By integrating essential functions into a single cloud-based system, BuildOps enhances operational efficiency and profitability for subcontractors. The software is designed to support technicians and office staff by automating workflows, enabling mobile invoicing, and facilitating real-time communication and documentation. With its foundation in the experiences of subcontractors and expertise from skilled engineers, BuildOps aims to empower businesses to optimize their operations and drive growth.
Jones
Seed Round in 2019
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.
Briq
Seed Round in 2019
Briq is a technology company specializing in financial automation for the construction industry. It offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform that automates complex financial processes, such as data entry and analysis, empowering clients to gain actionable insights and make informed decisions. This results in improved predictability of business outcomes, enhanced fees, prevention of fee erosion, and stabilized overhead costs.
Tracflo
Pre Seed Round in 2019
TracFlo is an online platform designed to streamline the management of construction project costs for subcontractors, general contractors, designers, and owners. By providing a centralized location for inputting, tracking, and approving changes, TracFlo addresses issues related to scope creep and helps mitigate financial disputes that may arise at the conclusion of projects. The platform enables users to manage all financial aspects of construction, including initial quotes, change orders, allowances, and monthly billing, ensuring a comprehensive approach from project initiation to closeout. This tool is aimed at enhancing project risk management and improving overall financial oversight in the construction industry.
Avvir
Seed Round in 2019
Avvir, Inc. offers an end-to-end construction monitoring service that automates the verification of construction progress and quality control. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company utilizes its platform to regularly scan construction sites, compare progress scans, and automatically detect defects. By integrating with existing systems, Avvir's platform enhances construction workflow management, allowing users to identify potential risks and slowdowns. This automation helps save time and reduce costs by enabling effective tracking of progress and earned value, while also transforming Building Information Modeling (BIM) into a reliable system of record. The company's services are designed to minimize costly rework and protect projects from budget and schedule overruns.
Connect Homes
Series A in 2019
Connect Homes specializes in the development of affordable, high-modern prefabricated residential homes. Drawing from a decade of research, the company offers low-cost modular homes that reflect the aesthetic qualities of mid-century modern California architecture. Each home is manufactured in their San Bernardino factory, arriving 95% complete with all necessary finishes, appliances, and systems installed. This allows for quick installation and move-in readiness within a few weeks. The homes can be shipped globally using the intermodal shipping container network, making them adaptable to various environments and customer preferences. By utilizing a modular system, Connect Homes aims to make modern living accessible to a broader audience.
Avvir
Seed Round in 2019
Avvir, Inc. offers an end-to-end construction monitoring service that automates the verification of construction progress and quality control. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company utilizes its platform to regularly scan construction sites, compare progress scans, and automatically detect defects. By integrating with existing systems, Avvir's platform enhances construction workflow management, allowing users to identify potential risks and slowdowns. This automation helps save time and reduce costs by enabling effective tracking of progress and earned value, while also transforming Building Information Modeling (BIM) into a reliable system of record. The company's services are designed to minimize costly rework and protect projects from budget and schedule overruns.
Briq
Seed Round in 2019
Briq is a technology company specializing in financial automation for the construction industry. It offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform that automates complex financial processes, such as data entry and analysis, empowering clients to gain actionable insights and make informed decisions. This results in improved predictability of business outcomes, enhanced fees, prevention of fee erosion, and stabilized overhead costs.
OnSiteIQ
Seed Round in 2018
OnSiteIQ Inc. is a company that specializes in construction data visualization, providing a platform designed for real estate owners and developers to monitor construction progress and manage assets effectively. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the OnSiteIQ platform captures comprehensive 360-degree images of construction sites, which are then mapped to the site's floor plans. This functionality aids lenders and insurance providers in assessing project progress and accountability among stakeholders. By utilizing machine vision technology, the platform enables users to identify potential issues and facilitates collaboration among team members. OnSiteIQ aims to enhance project oversight and optimize returns by offering insights and a user-friendly dashboard accessible from any location.
Branch Technology
Series A in 2018
Branch Technology, Inc. is a Chattanooga-based company that specializes in advanced 3D printing and cellular fabrication technologies. Founded in 2014 by Christopher W. Weller and Platt Boyd, the company creates innovative structures using its proprietary algorithms to design complex geometries in open space without relying on support materials or controlled environments. Branch Technology focuses on producing a variety of products, including decorative walls, non-loadbearing interior partitions, and exhibition structures. Its unique approach allows for the construction of designs that traditional methods cannot achieve, offering clients benefits such as cost-effectiveness, enhanced material strength, and improved energy efficiency.
OnSiteIQ
Pre Seed Round in 2018
OnSiteIQ Inc. is a company that specializes in construction data visualization, providing a platform designed for real estate owners and developers to monitor construction progress and manage assets effectively. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the OnSiteIQ platform captures comprehensive 360-degree images of construction sites, which are then mapped to the site's floor plans. This functionality aids lenders and insurance providers in assessing project progress and accountability among stakeholders. By utilizing machine vision technology, the platform enables users to identify potential issues and facilitates collaboration among team members. OnSiteIQ aims to enhance project oversight and optimize returns by offering insights and a user-friendly dashboard accessible from any location.
Jones
Seed Round in 2018
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.
Jones
Pre Seed Round in 2017
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.
Kwant
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Kwant is a technology company that specializes in construction analytics. It develops a platform designed to enhance productivity and safety on construction sites. The platform uses a proprietary low-powered sensor network to automate data collection, providing real-time project management and tracking key performance indicators. This enables clients to mitigate risks associated with cost overruns and time delays, and to make data-driven decisions using predictive analytics.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.