Calgary, November 1, 2024 — The National Association of Realtors® (NAR), through its strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures (SCV), has selected eight high-potential companies for the 2025 REACH Canada program. These firms, each innovating within distinct market segments, offer cutting-edge productivity and efficiency solutions aimed at real estate professionals while tackling broader housing and community challenges. The announcement marks an exciting advancement in technology-driven real estate services with a global reach.
Innovation and Impact in Real Estate “The vision for REACH and Second Century Ventures has remained crystal clear: to empower industry innovators to work hand in hand with agents and brokers, enhancing services that support seamless operations, secure transactions, and pathways to new opportunities,” said Dave Garland, SCV’s managing partner. This focus on fostering tech-based solutions in real estate highlights SCV's commitment to adaptability, efficiency, and security, enabling real estate professionals to better meet evolving client demands in a dynamic market.
As the most active venture fund globally in real estate technology, SCV has invested in over 280 companies worldwide. Operating in seven major markets—including Canada, the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Israel—the REACH program scales promising companies by providing mentorship, resources, and exclusive networking opportunities tailored for the real estate sector.
What the 2025 REACH Canada Cohort Brings to Real Estate
Lynette Keyowski, managing partner of REACH Canada, emphasized that the 2025 cohort is focused on "quality-driven technology and mission-oriented founders." This diverse group offers real estate solutions that redefine property management, support financial inclusion, enhance rental flexibility, and secure investment processes—all of which are crucial for today’s agents, brokers, and property managers. Here’s a look at the eight companies that make up the new cohort:
- Bidmii – Simplifies home improvement projects by connecting real estate professionals and homeowners with contractors, holding funds in trust to ensure security and transparency.
- REITIUM – Empowers community-centric real estate development by helping churches raise capital for community centers, daycares, and affordable housing.
- ReLease – Enhances rental flexibility, allowing apartment residents to end leases early without penalty.
- RocketPlan – A mobile-first operating system for property restoration professionals, streamlining documentation and billing for insurance claims.
- SHARE SFR – Offers a path to U.S. rental property investment, providing resources for building a rental portfolio with expert support.
- Stelor – Assists condo boards with tools for capital replacement planning and predictive analytics to optimize reserve fund usage.
- Upfront – Provides financial services tailored for real estate brokers and agents, simplifying transactions and financial management.
- Voiceflip – Leverages AI and voice technology to deliver real-time, multilingual insights on property data and market trends, available in over 25 languages.
The Future of Real Estate Tech with REACH Canada In its fifth year, the REACH Canada program will provide these companies with a curriculum that combines practical education, industry-specific mentorship, and exposure to global markets. NCJAR members, stay tuned for opportunities to engage with these forward-thinking companies and explore how their solutions can bring new value to your clients and operations.
To learn more about the 2025 REACH Canada cohort and find out how you can get involved, visit www.narreach.ca.
