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

Past deals in Residential

Picket Homes

Series A in 2022
Picket Homes is a technology-focused real estate platform established in 2019, aimed at transforming the residential real estate market. It specializes in acquisitions and property management, offering professional investors tools to efficiently identify, underwrite, acquire, and manage residential properties across various markets. The platform provides comprehensive services, including data analysis, return modeling for both active and off-market single-family listings, transaction support, renovations, leasing management, and property maintenance. By streamlining these processes, Picket Homes enhances the quality of the renting experience for both investors and renters.

Juno

Series A in 2021
Juno Residential, Inc. specializes in the development of residential apartments, focusing on providing environmentally friendly and efficient housing solutions. Incorporated in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs prefabrication techniques and utilizes organic, low-carbon materials, such as mass timber, in its construction processes. By prioritizing modern design and sustainability, Juno Residential aims to deliver curated living spaces that meet the demands of contemporary urban life.

Kasa Living

Series B in 2020
Kasa Living, Inc. is a real estate company that specializes in rental accommodation booking services through an online platform. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to transform underutilized real estate into professionally managed units. Kasa Living offers a range of services, including hotel check-in, apartment bookings, and property management, catering to both business and leisure travelers. The company operates in various states across the United States, including Virginia, Georgia, Texas, and California, among others, with a focus on building a global accommodations brand.

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.

Kasa Living

Series A in 2019
Kasa Living, Inc. is a real estate company that specializes in rental accommodation booking services through an online platform. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to transform underutilized real estate into professionally managed units. Kasa Living offers a range of services, including hotel check-in, apartment bookings, and property management, catering to both business and leisure travelers. The company operates in various states across the United States, including Virginia, Georgia, Texas, and California, among others, with a focus on building a global accommodations brand.

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.

Amenify

Seed Round in 2019
Amenify is a venture-backed platform transforming real estate buildings with a marketplace for goods and services onsite. Our beach-head is the $180B market for in-home services within multifamily communities. We (1) consolidate a fragmented multifamily market with our plug-in software (2) onboard service provider companies at scale, to (3) unlock the value of consumer spending within the home. There is a generational opportunity to unlock value for real estate assets. We believe in combining this opportunity with our network effects to create win-wins for all stakeholders: residents, multifamily operators, and third-party partners. Amenify's expansion has been fueled by strategic investors controlling 1.1+ million apartment homes in North America.

SightPlan

Series B in 2019
SightPlan, Inc. specializes in providing software solutions for multifamily resident service and asset management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company offers a suite of applications designed to enhance operational efficiency and resident satisfaction in apartment communities. Among its key products are SightWalk, which allows users to visually organize and map out tasks, and SightWorks, which streamlines on-site operations and communication among teams. Additionally, SightDiligence serves as a property inspection solution that facilitates site inspections and documentation of findings. SightPlan's cloud-based software integrates work orders, inspections, and preventive maintenance, enabling effective communication through messages, emails, and notifications. This modern approach aims to simplify the complexities of site management while empowering leasing and maintenance teams to deliver exceptional service.

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.

Amenify

Seed Round in 2018
Amenify is a venture-backed platform transforming real estate buildings with a marketplace for goods and services onsite. Our beach-head is the $180B market for in-home services within multifamily communities. We (1) consolidate a fragmented multifamily market with our plug-in software (2) onboard service provider companies at scale, to (3) unlock the value of consumer spending within the home. There is a generational opportunity to unlock value for real estate assets. We believe in combining this opportunity with our network effects to create win-wins for all stakeholders: residents, multifamily operators, and third-party partners. Amenify's expansion has been fueled by strategic investors controlling 1.1+ million apartment homes in North America.
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