A stubborn sector reliant on manual processes has contributed to Europe’s housing market disarray. However, the real estate industry is finally recognising the opportunities that powerful new technologies, like AI, Machine Learning (ML), and automation, bring to the entire industry, from investors all the way down to the tenants themselves.
20.06.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to David Rabee and Ben Schuldenfrei, the cofounders of Factored about helping landlords manage the unexpected, the vital importance of resilience and how rejection can inspire preparation.
18.06.2024
Creating a startup is always challenging. Founding one during a tech downturn, cost of living crisis and recession seems near impossible. However, with risk comes reward and many of the world’s most successful companies were founded during times of economic uncertainty. As part of a series with Antler, Maddyness has interviewed founders hoping to become the entrepreneurial success stories to emerge from this time of crisis. This week, Maddyness spoke to Ewa Moskwiak, cofounder of PlanningHub.
12.06.2024
The built environment - which encompasses all homes, offices and public infrastructure - accounts for over a third of total global greenhouse gas emissions. To combat the negative impact this industry has on fragile ecosystems, deep systemic change is needed to transform the ways in which we build and manufacture.
04.04.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Lydia Jones, CEO of Housemates about digitalising the student booking journey, dealing with multiple stakeholders and the importance of focus.
07.12.2023
Novo, the Berlin-based proptech startup, has announced a £870.4K pre-seed funding round to speed up the decarbonization of real estate at scale.
28.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to William Reeve CEO of Goodlord about the pressures on the rental market, strategic acquisitions and bringing digital solutions to a market which services 10 million households.
09.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to James Townsend, CEO of Kontor about the best real estate advice for unicorns, working with progressive landlords and the importance of stepping outside your own network for invaluable input.
23.08.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jon Dweck, CEO and cofounder of Space32 about learning from COVID-19, optimising overall work-life balance and building the first global digital marketplace for flexible office spaces.
02.08.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jakub Dryjas CEO of Tensorflight about advancing digital transformation in property insurance, providing critical insights for informed decision-making and the launch of TensorConnect.
22.07.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Denis Chernobaev, CEO and cofounder of Getplace about the recent launch of the business, democratising data for small and medium sized businesses, building a network and developing "killer" features.
30.03.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Cem Savas, CEO of Plentific about connecting property management stakeholders, speed of growth and becoming a global organisation
28.03.2023
With the rise of hybrid working post-pandemic, many employees are now enjoying the flexibility of a part office, part home set-up. Yet, despite the benefits of such an arrangement, it would be foolish to write off the importance of the office in the future.
30.01.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Neeral Shah, cofounder and CEO of YardLink about digital marketplaces, the complexities of construction supply chains and how connectivity and efficiency can boost profit margins.
05.01.2023