December 2025: Final call for the Proptech in Canada Report, new city launch events, and a chance to have your wins featured
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There’s a lot to be excited about as we close out 2025.
We’ve received an incredible number of responses for this year’s Proptech in Canada report. If you haven’t submitted your details yet, please make sure to let us know before EOD December 23 - we’ve included the link below to make it easier for you.
As part of the report, we’re also excited to announce report launch parties across the country - including one new city… Register today to get your spot on the list!
And finally before we get into the detailed content… We’ll be featuring wins from across the community from 2025 in the coming weeks. Share yours with us today.
We’re in the final stretch of writing our fifth Proptech in Canada Report. If you haven’t submitted your details yet, this is your last chance — the content deadline is EOD Tuesday, December 23.
New company? Submit your company profile for the proptech market map (Deadline: December 19)
Existing proptech company? Share your key milestones from 2025 — acquisitions, funding rounds, new launches, or partnerships that deserve to be recognized.
🎟️ Proptech Events and Conferences
Toronto | Proptech in Canada 2025 Report Launch
January 22, 2026
*Our paid members get free tickets all year round for as low as $150 a year!
Montreal | Proptech in Canada 2025 Report Launch
Tentative Date: January 27, 2026
Montreal | Proptech in Canada 2025 Report Launch
Tentative Date: January 27, 2026
Want to bring a report launch event to your city? Message Rachel if you are interested!
Have a great space? We’ve got events!
We have big plans for 2026 — more in-person meetups, workshops, and socials from coast to coast. If your company has an office, lounge, or rooftop where we could co-host an event, we’d love to partner!
🎉 Celebrating Milestones
We’ll be featuring some of the achievements that startups across the community have achieved in 2025. Let us know about your biggest wins of the year.
💰 Who Raised Capital
🇨🇦 myAbode x FirstList, the Toronto-based proptech that processes and streamlines brokerage operations through its AI-driven platform, has acquired FirstList, a CREA-compliant platform for private listings and agent collaboration. The acquisition strengthens myAbode’s position in Canada and brings FirstList’s co-founders onto its executive team.
🇨🇦 Rentsync x Spacelist, the Toronto-based software and data company for Canada’s rental housing industry, has acquired Spacelist, a leading commercial real estate listing marketplace. The move expands Rentsync’s platform to support both residential and commercial property listings, workflows, and marketing.
EquipmentShare, a US provider of fleet management, tracking, and maintenance tools for contractors, has filed for an IPO, reporting increased nine-month revenue as it prepares to go public.
Duve, a hotel tech startup offering an AI-powered guest management platform, has raised $60 million in a Series B led by Susquehanna Growth Equity.
PermitFlow, an AI platform that automates construction permitting and compliance workflows, has raised $54 million in Series B funding led by Accel.
Esusu raised $50 million in new funding at a $1.2 billion valuation, scaling its platform that helps renters build credit by reporting on-time rent payments in partnership with major property owners.
Hometap, a Boston-based fintech company offering home equity financing solutions, has raised $50 million in a round led by Gallatin Point Capital. The funding will support growth and adoption of its homeowner-first products.
Bobyard, a San Francisco-based construction AI platform, has raised $35 million in Series A funding led by 8VC, to automate up to 70% of quantity and material takeoffs.
Quilt, a Redwood City, California-based startup making customizable heat pumps, has raised $20 million in a Series B round led by Energy Impact Partners and Galvanize.
🗞️ Industry Opportunities & Resources
Real Estate 101 for Proptech Professionals: Starting in January, this winter cohort features four virtual lunch-and-learn sessions designed to help you speak the language of your real estate clients and partners - building credibility and driving greater impact in the market.
Early registration: US$450 for Proptech Collective members until December 31
DMZ Spring 2026 Incubator is open for applications.
2026 Google for Startups Canadian Accelerator is open for applications.
2026 Cohort of the Better Buildings Adoption Accelerator is open for applications. They are looking for six, high-potential residential building decarbonization technologies (for both new builds or retrofits) that are ready to take the next step toward commercialization.
Riipen’s LevelUP program matches your business with soon-to-be graduates for up to 60 fully subsidized hours of project-based work delivered over a 2–8 week period. Employers may engage up to three students per project at no cost. Reach out to Jennifer if you are interested.
🗞️ What We Are Reading
2026 Predictions…
Forbes (General Tech)
JLL (CRE Outlook, six key forces)
Redfin (Housing & Residential Tech)
Commercial Observer (Proptech)
Canadian Construction Association (Contech)
Stanford (AI Predictions)
💼 Jobs In Proptech
🔍 Seeking Opportunities? Access the Foundation for Innovation in Real Estate (FIRE) job board to find your next role.
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