Parker89

Parker89 is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, serving as the corporate venture capital arm of First American. The firm focuses on investing in entrepreneurs who are reimagining both residential and commercial real estate. Its investment strategy includes technology-driven solutions such as tech-enabled brokerages, mortgage software, and innovative models like fractional homeownership. Parker89 is committed to supporting advancements that simplify and enhance the property transfer process through new technologies and business models.

Paul Hurst Ph.D

Managing Director

Nate Levin

Managing Director

19 past transactions

Orbital Witness

Series A in 2023
Orbital Witness is a property risk intelligence company that serves the real estate and legal sectors. It provides advisory services for property transactions to real estate lawyers and aggregates geospatial, property, and legal data from diverse sources to deliver a view of legal risk attached to properties. The company has developed a legal risk rating for real estate and a real estate intelligence platform that modernizes and accelerates the due diligence process. The platform enables access to and organization of property information from sources such as land registry and local authorities, supporting document review and automated risk flagging. Founded in 2017 and based in London, Orbital Witness aims to offer a cheaper, faster, and more reliable alternative to traditional due diligence in property transactions.

Welcome Homes

Series A in 2022
Welcome Homes is an innovative online platform streamlining the new home construction journey. It enables buyers to select land, customize designs, secure financing, and oversee construction seamlessly and transparently.

Properly

Series B in 2022
Properly Inc. is a Canadian real estate brokerage that specializes in the buying and selling of residential properties. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, the company leverages technology to transform the home buying and selling experience. Properly operates an online platform that simplifies the process for clients by utilizing machine learning to provide accurate market valuations for homes. This innovative approach allows clients to purchase a new home before listing their current one, enhancing convenience and reducing the stress typically associated with these transactions. Through its services, Properly aims to make the real estate market more accessible and efficient for homeowners.

Keyway

Series A in 2022
Keyway provides AI-based solutions for sourcing, acquiring and managing commercial real estate properties.

Lev

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2019, Lev specializes in digitizing commercial real estate transactions via its technology platform. It offers financial services, including lending solutions and capital management.

Tomo

Series A in 2022
Tomo is a fintech company specializing in digitizing residential mortgages and enhancing the home-buying process. It operates through Tomo Mortgage and Tomo Real Estate, with the latter serving as an AI-driven real estate portal.

Knock

Venture Round in 2022
Knock is an online platform that specializes in home-selling services, utilizing data science and technology to streamline the process for homeowners. The company guides clients through every step of selling their homes, ensuring a simplified and efficient experience. In addition to its real estate services, Knock also provides virtual office software designed to enhance collaboration and social interaction among remote teams. This dual focus on real estate and remote work solutions positions Knock as a versatile player in the online service market.

Vesta

Series A in 2022
Vesta Corporation is a provider of electronic payment solutions, specializing in client-branded services that enhance payment processing for merchants. The company offers a range of merchant solutions, including vSafe for Small to Midsize Businesses, which focuses on payment and fraud protection for smaller digital goods merchants, and vSafe for Enterprise, designed for comprehensive payments management and enterprise-level fraud prevention. Additionally, Vesta provides vGuaranteed, a payment solution tailored for online retailers, and DelayPay, a retail installment program that allows prepaid wireless customers to pay for services in installments. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Vesta operates globally, with centers in the United States, Ireland, China, and an office in Singapore. The company serves diverse industries, including e-commerce, telecommunications, and financial services, processing hundreds of millions of secure payments across various channels while prioritizing data security and fraud loss elimination.

Polly

Series B in 2022
PollyEx, Inc. operates a loan trading platform focused on the mortgage capital markets, facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers of mortgage loans. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, PollyEx enhances loan sale execution through its cloud-based platform, which integrates with buyers and sellers via API, thereby increasing liquidity and automating various functions within capital markets. The platform aims to provide pricing transparency and improve operational efficiency for lenders, enabling them to make informed decisions throughout the lifecycle of a loan.

Up&Up

Series B in 2021
Up&Up is a New York-based real estate company founded in 2017 that offers a platform for fractional homeownership. This innovative approach allows renters to invest in their homes upfront, enabling them to benefit from home price appreciation while building equity through portions of their rent payments. By making every resident a part-owner of their chosen home, Up&Up provides a more accessible and flexible alternative to traditional rental models. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by offering financial benefits typically associated with homeownership, while also preserving the convenience and ease of renting.

Landed

Series B in 2021
Landed, Inc. is a financial services company based in San Francisco that assists essential professionals, particularly in education and healthcare, in purchasing homes and achieving financial stability within their communities. Founded in 2015, Landed provides debt-free financing options, allowing homebuyers to receive funds in exchange for a share of their home's value upon refinancing or selling. The company collaborates with schools, employers, and affinity networks to establish and manage down payment support funds, facilitating access to homeownership for teachers, school staff, and other professionals. Additionally, Landed offers personalized support through a dedicated team, including partner agents and homebuying experts, to help clients navigate their home-buying options and provide education on the process.

Ribbon Home

Series C in 2021
Ribbon Home, Inc. is an online real estate platform established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company aims to facilitate home ownership by enabling homeowners to purchase new properties before selling their existing ones. By collaborating with local Realtors, Ribbon Home provides clients with the flexibility and time needed to secure the best possible sale price for their current homes. In addition to its real estate services, the company offers financing and leasing options to assist buyers in acquiring properties. Ribbon Home strives to simplify and streamline the home buying process, making it more accessible and less stressful for families looking to transition to new homes.

Lev

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2019, Lev specializes in digitizing commercial real estate transactions via its technology platform. It offers financial services, including lending solutions and capital management.

Properly

Series B in 2021
Properly Inc. is a Canadian real estate brokerage that specializes in the buying and selling of residential properties. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, the company leverages technology to transform the home buying and selling experience. Properly operates an online platform that simplifies the process for clients by utilizing machine learning to provide accurate market valuations for homes. This innovative approach allows clients to purchase a new home before listing their current one, enhancing convenience and reducing the stress typically associated with these transactions. Through its services, Properly aims to make the real estate market more accessible and efficient for homeowners.

Side

Venture Round in 2021
Side operates an online platform that connects students with flexible, location-based job opportunities, streamlining the hiring process for both students and companies. It offers a location-based job board, admin and management tools, and automates administrative tasks such as invoicing and payments. Side was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Flyhomes

Series C in 2021
Flyhomes, Inc. is an online real estate brokerage based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2015. The company offers a comprehensive platform and application designed to facilitate the buying and selling of real estate properties. By providing an end-to-end service, Flyhomes aims to enhance the homebuying and selling experience through consumer education, specialized expertise, financial innovation, and accessible technology. The company seeks to empower home buyers, sellers, and agents, helping them navigate the complexities of the real estate market more effectively.

Orchard

Series C in 2020
Orchard is a real estate company that enables home buyers and sellers to transact through a technology-enabled platform and related services. The platform connects users with licensed agents and provides tools such as equity advance loans, listing support, pricing analysis, and concierge upgrades, while integrating mortgage and title services. This approach allows homeowners to purchase a new home before selling their current one, reducing contingent offers and other traditional sale-related inconveniences. Beyond its platform, Orchard offers comprehensive home buying and selling services delivered through its network, focusing on streamlining transactions and improving move experiences.

Proof

Series C in 2020
Proof operates as a technology company specializing in secure digital transactions. It provides an identity-assured transaction management platform that verifies the identities of individuals engaging in online business dealings. By confirming identities and securing transactions, Proof helps protect both businesses and their customers from fraudulent activities, fostering trust in digital environments.

OfferPad

Series C in 2019
OfferPad operates an online platform that facilitates home buying and selling. Founded in 2015, the company uses technology to streamline processes for consumers, providing convenience and certainty.
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