Thomas “Tigre” Wenrich The partners behind the LAB Miami, a co-working space, are launching a proptech fund with the goal of raising $50 million, The Real Deal has learned. Thomas “Tigre” Wenrich, CEO of the LAB Miami, and his partners, Juan Pablo Cappello, Marco Giberti and Eduardo Barco plan to announce the fund at their […]
Truss listings platform-brokerage launches in LA commercial market
Truss founder Bobby Goodman Fresh off a $15 million funding round, commercial listings platform and brokerage Truss launched in Los Angeles, its 10th U.S. city. Truss, which calls itself a more efficient way for prospective tenants to find commercial space, lists co-working, office, retail, and industrial locations. Truss operates much like Redfin — potential tenants […]
SVN becomes first commercial brokerage to join blockchain-powered MLS
Kevin Maggiacomo, President and CEO of SVN International Corp. SVN International Corporation has partnered with imbrex, the blockchain-powered multiple listing service, making it the first commercial brokerage to store its data on the blockchain. Blockchain is a digital data storage platform and transaction ledger that uses encryption and a decentralized network of servers to store […]
Former WeWork exec teams up with Chicago developer to launch amenity and property management platform
Alex Samoylovich (red) and Jacob Rynar (blue) with a Flats Chicago gym (Credit: Facebook and LinkedIn) In developing 8,000 apartment units over 15-plus years, Alex Samoylovich learned quite a bit about the demands of renters and the inefficiencies in multifamily property management. Now the founder of Cedar Street Companies and Flats Chicago is using that knowledge […]