Nine Four Ventures

Nine Four Ventures is a multi-stage venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in investing in the property technology sector, focusing on companies that influence the people, processes, and ecosystems associated with the built environment. By targeting innovations within PropTech, Nine Four Ventures aims to support advancements that enhance the interaction between individuals and the infrastructure they utilize.

Jeffrey Elowe

Founder and General Partner

Sophia Ghadamian

Principal

Paul La Londe

Partner

Kurt Ramirez

Founding Partner and General Partner

33 past transactions

Finley Technologies

Series A in 2023
Developer of debt management software designed to simplify capital raising and management. The company's software features the ability to automate debt capital operations, ensure credit agreement compliance, and centralize knowledge from across the organization, enabling financial companies to automate due diligence, and compliance, and streamline ongoing reporting with capital providers.

Kojo

Series C in 2022
Agora Systems, Inc. designs and develops materials management platform for modern construction companies. The company also offers modern materials management solution built for the electrical trade. Agora Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Vergo

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a financial technology company intended for expense management. The company helps to track expenses, create team cards, manage cashflows, and integrate with accounting systems, enabling designers, builders, and architects to automate project finances and increase profit margins.

Branch

Series A in 2022
Office furniture hasn’t changed in a while--about 79 years, in fact. That’s the average age of the top twenty-five office furniture companies in America. None of them were born after the Internet. Branch makes office furniture simple. We're building an office experience for the 21st century: flexible, affordable and easy so you can sit down (or stand) and get to work.

Vontive

Series B in 2022
Vontive operates a digital platform that connects real estate investors with lenders, facilitating access to a range of financing options for single-family, multifamily, and commercial projects. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to streamline the loan application process, making it easier for real estate entrepreneurs to evaluate their options and secure funding. By offering a comprehensive suite of mortgage products tailored for construction and real estate investments, Vontive enables users to make informed decisions and enhances the overall efficiency of closing transactions.

OpenSpace

Series D in 2022
OpenSpace offers photo documentation which is automatically pinned to plan location with AI. It specializes in computer vision and construction. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

AgentSync

Series B in 2021
AgentSync, Inc. develops salesforce application for carriers and agencies that automates licensing and compliance. It provides real time integration, data security and privacy, producer compliance, bulk processing, producer onboarding, automated license verification, appointment processing, and compliance monitoring. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

Steadily

Series A in 2021
Steadily Insurance Agency, Inc. is an online platform that provides property insurance services specifically tailored for landlords. Founded in 2019 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers coverage for various types of damages, including fire, water, liability, medical expenses, settlement costs, volcanic eruptions, and explosions. By leveraging technology, Steadily simplifies the insurance purchasing process by pre-filling essential data points, such as property size and construction year, allowing landlords to obtain quotes and secure insurance directly through a mobile interface, eliminating the need for traditional agents.

Inspectify

Series A in 2021
Inspectify is a comprehensive home ownership platform developed in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It assists homebuyers in transitioning to homeowners by leveraging data from home inspection reports to streamline essential tasks associated with homeownership, such as obtaining home insurance and managing maintenance, repairs, and renovations. The platform integrates a network of licensed home inspectors with advanced inspection software, catering to a wide range of clients, including real estate investors, property managers, lenders, insurance carriers, and brokerages. By providing efficient and scalable solutions, Inspectify aims to simplify the homeownership experience for its users.

Pronto Housing

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of housing software intended to make complex affordable housing processes easy for everyone. The company's offerings include a compliance platform streamlining resident qualification for any affordable housing program, certification, marketing administration, digitization of past compliance files, thereby enabling property owners and renters to expedite their initial lease-up and residents to comply with annual certifications in a quick and painless way.

Built Technologies

Series D in 2021
Built Technologies, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based construction loan administration and draw management software designed to enhance risk management, productivity, and customer experience in the construction lending sector. The platform offers features such as file management, custom draw workflows, and integration capabilities, allowing lenders, borrowers, builders, developers, consultants, and inspectors to collaborate effectively. By digitizing the draw management process, Built reduces construction loan risks, increases loan profitability, and simplifies compliance for a diverse range of clients, including small, regional, and national lenders across the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as DataFi, LLC before rebranding in 2015.

Bungalow

Series C in 2021
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

TrustLayer

Series A in 2021
TrustLayer is an insurtech solutions company that automates insurance verification with machine learning & AI and provides real-time updates on the R3 Corda distributed ledger ecosystem. TrustLayer helps companies eliminate error-prone, manual processes and streamline existing workflows to increase insurance compliance and decrease organizational risk. Customers in multiple billion dollar industries such as construction and property management rely on TrustLayer for its ease of use, tracking and verifying certificates of insurance & other business documents, increased vendor compliance, and the ability to utilize their platform for multiple use cases.

Kojo

Series B in 2021
Agora Systems, Inc. designs and develops materials management platform for modern construction companies. The company also offers modern materials management solution built for the electrical trade. Agora Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Bowery Valuation

Series B in 2021
Bowery Valuation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in developing cloud-based appraisal software and a mobile application for real estate appraisers. The company’s flagship product, Bowery, enables appraisers to create comprehensive commercial appraisal reports efficiently, reportedly more than twice as fast as competing solutions. By leveraging a robust backend database and a natural language generator, Bowery enhances the quality and consistency of appraisal reports while reducing costs. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes national and regional banks, mortgage originators, and private lenders, positioning itself as a leader in the appraisal technology sector.

Handdii

Seed Round in 2021
Handdii Pty Ltd is a technology company based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2017, that specializes in improving the property insurance claims process. The company's platform connects insurance companies with contractors, facilitating the repair of property damage claims. Handdii addresses the frustrations often associated with traditional claims fulfillment, which can be complicated and time-consuming. By streamlining communication among insurance companies, contractors, and customers, the platform enhances transparency and allows for real-time tracking of claim progress. This efficiency not only reduces claims costs for insurers but also aims to improve customer satisfaction by simplifying the process of property repairs. Handdii focuses on empowering tradespeople to perform their work effectively while allowing customers to concentrate on their lives.

Finley Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of debt management software designed to simplify capital raising and management. The company's software features the ability to automate debt capital operations, ensure credit agreement compliance, and centralize knowledge from across the organization, enabling financial companies to automate due diligence, and compliance, and streamline ongoing reporting with capital providers.

AgentSync

Series A in 2021
AgentSync, Inc. develops salesforce application for carriers and agencies that automates licensing and compliance. It provides real time integration, data security and privacy, producer compliance, bulk processing, producer onboarding, automated license verification, appointment processing, and compliance monitoring. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

Built Technologies

Series C in 2021
Built Technologies, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based construction loan administration and draw management software designed to enhance risk management, productivity, and customer experience in the construction lending sector. The platform offers features such as file management, custom draw workflows, and integration capabilities, allowing lenders, borrowers, builders, developers, consultants, and inspectors to collaborate effectively. By digitizing the draw management process, Built reduces construction loan risks, increases loan profitability, and simplifies compliance for a diverse range of clients, including small, regional, and national lenders across the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as DataFi, LLC before rebranding in 2015.

Steadily

Seed Round in 2020
Steadily Insurance Agency, Inc. is an online platform that provides property insurance services specifically tailored for landlords. Founded in 2019 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers coverage for various types of damages, including fire, water, liability, medical expenses, settlement costs, volcanic eruptions, and explosions. By leveraging technology, Steadily simplifies the insurance purchasing process by pre-filling essential data points, such as property size and construction year, allowing landlords to obtain quotes and secure insurance directly through a mobile interface, eliminating the need for traditional agents.

OpenSpace

Series B in 2020
OpenSpace offers photo documentation which is automatically pinned to plan location with AI. It specializes in computer vision and construction. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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.

OpenSpace

Convertible Note in 2020
OpenSpace offers photo documentation which is automatically pinned to plan location with AI. It specializes in computer vision and construction. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Bungalow

Series B in 2019
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

Branch

Seed Round in 2019
Office furniture hasn’t changed in a while--about 79 years, in fact. That’s the average age of the top twenty-five office furniture companies in America. None of them were born after the Internet. Branch makes office furniture simple. We're building an office experience for the 21st century: flexible, affordable and easy so you can sit down (or stand) and get to work.

Bowery Valuation

Venture Round in 2019
Bowery Valuation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in developing cloud-based appraisal software and a mobile application for real estate appraisers. The company’s flagship product, Bowery, enables appraisers to create comprehensive commercial appraisal reports efficiently, reportedly more than twice as fast as competing solutions. By leveraging a robust backend database and a natural language generator, Bowery enhances the quality and consistency of appraisal reports while reducing costs. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes national and regional banks, mortgage originators, and private lenders, positioning itself as a leader in the appraisal technology sector.

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 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.

BeyondHQ

Seed Round in 2019
BeyondHQ, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing expansion solutions for startups by facilitating the establishment of distributed teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company assists clients in identifying suitable locations for new offices and managing the setup of teams in these areas. BeyondHQ offers ongoing support by collaborating with local governments, economic development agencies, and service partners to ensure successful integration into the community. The company focuses on addressing the challenges faced by high-growth tech firms seeking to expand outside of costly markets by creating tailored expansion strategies and blueprints. By building relationships with various cities and private partners nationwide, BeyondHQ aims to help startups navigate the complexities of growth and capitalize on emerging opportunities across the country.

Built Technologies

Series B in 2019
Built Technologies, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based construction loan administration and draw management software designed to enhance risk management, productivity, and customer experience in the construction lending sector. The platform offers features such as file management, custom draw workflows, and integration capabilities, allowing lenders, borrowers, builders, developers, consultants, and inspectors to collaborate effectively. By digitizing the draw management process, Built reduces construction loan risks, increases loan profitability, and simplifies compliance for a diverse range of clients, including small, regional, and national lenders across the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as DataFi, LLC before rebranding in 2015.

Stay Alfred

Series B in 2018
Stay Alfred, Inc. offers vacation rental and corporate housing services for families and corporate travelers in the United States. Its services covers cities, such as Boston, Dallas, Denver, Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Portland, San Antonio, San Diego, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Spokane Valley, Washington.

First

Series A in 2018
First is a software company that uses artificial and predictive intelligence on when and why people move to predict sales and marketing. It brings predictive marketing to real estate. Fundamentally changing how service providers find their next customer. They discover when and why people will buy or sell a house, so they can connect realtors with new clients at the perfect time. Thus, the company predicts who will sell by tracking 700+ signals across 214 million people nationwide.
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