Deposit startup launches to help cash-strapped renters
PlaceTech.
Fronted is a fintech startup in the residential rental market, offering a loan-for-deposit product targeted at the 60% of renters in the UK who have no savings.
Curated daily by our industry experts. Stay informed on how tech is shaping the real estate industry with these important headlines.
PlaceTech.
Fronted is a fintech startup in the residential rental market, offering a loan-for-deposit product targeted at the 60% of renters in the UK who have no savings.
GlobeSt
Office is the biggest question mark in commercial real estate. Most office-using companies are still operating remotely through the pandemic, and many are considering long-term or permanent remote work policies. This has some landlords concerned that office demand could diminish significantly. However, property owners can help implement policies that will encourage workers and companies to step back into the office. …
BBN Times
As companies begin to return to business as usual, there’s one thing that’s changed for good: the office itself. With cyclical closures, a spike in remote work, and a major shift in what makes people feel safe in the workplace, running an office presents a new set of challenges. Technology plays an essential role in successfully reimagining the office to meet today’s needs. However, constantly replacing systems in order to accommodate the newest guidelines and trends is just not sustainable. A s…
GlobeSt
TechCrunch
India said on Monday local firms will no longer need a license or other permission to collect, generate, store and share geospatial data of the country, bringing sweeping changes to its earlier stance that it admitted hindered innovation.
Bloomberg
Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric-vehicle maker backed by Amazon.com Inc., is scouting locations in Europe to build a new factory, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Real Deal
In a regulatory filing Tuesday, SilverSPAC Inc. said it intends to raise $250 million for a blank-check firm that aims to take a proptech firm public. In addition, SilverSPAC will target fintech startups and enterprise tech companies that have real estate applications.
Smart Cities World
Covid-19 has brought new kinds of technology into our lives but which will remain beyond the pandemic? Read more from Smart Cities World.
Bloomberg
Israeli cyber security startup CYE raised $100 million from EQT Partners and 83North to grow sales in the U.S. and Western Europe. CYE doubled sales last year and is already profitable, Chief Executive Officer Reuven Aronashvili said in an interview. CYE is now targeting revenue growth of 300% to 400% a year, he said. …
Crunchbase
The recent events around Robinhood and GameStop reflect a tug of war between short-sellers and day-traders and offer a stark reminder that there are lots of investment philosophies.
Subscribe to CREtech to get our monthly newsletter curated by our editors and special event discounts and announcements.
or sign in if you're already a member