The TL;DR
Save thousands on your next international conference — Proptech Collective members can now apply for up to 50% reimbursement for attending conferences.
Last call for LaunchPad applications — our pre-accelerator program kicks off April 23. Only one cohort per year, don’t miss out!
Discount available for an in-person, full-day Claude AI workshop in Vancouver for CRE professionals.
Upcoming event: the “agent of the future” residential real estate session in Toronto (April 22)
Read on for this month’s proptech fundraising and industry news!
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PROPTECH CONFERENCE & PROGRAMS
Last call!
Toronto Proptech LaunchPad
LaunchPad is built specifically for early-traction proptech founders who started their companies in the past two years. It includes a private dinner and two sessions where we bring in investors, customers, and founders to connect with you in small groups of six or fewer (everyone is at a similar stage). Very limited spot left for the 2026 cohort.
What to expect?
Become an individual member for only $150 a year to join
New program for Company members
Attend a top proptech conference and get up to half your costs covered
We're helping our members step onto the international stage by covering up to 50% of your conference trip costs so you can head to one of the give proptech conferences without the full price tag.
Spots are limited per conference and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
What expenses would be eligible for up to 50% rebate?
This program is exclusively for Company Members. Join today to get access.
Partner program in Vancouver
Claude Cowork for Commercial Real Estate
Our friends at Zero to One are running an in-person, full-day AI workshop in Vancouver built specifically for CRE professionals.
Claude Cowork for CRE is hands-on and practical — seven exercises covering real workflows like CAM reconciliation, lease review, property valuation, and vendor management.
No coding required, and you leave with a working setup you can bring back to your team.
Enjoy $50 off as our subscriber - code: VAN_PROPTECH
Become a paid member to enjoy a greater discount
Not in Vancouver but interested? Register your interest here — we're exploring future cities and would love to know where demand is!
EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 22
Toronto: Agent of the Future
An event to explore what the future holds for real estate agents
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!
Event Recap
Last month, Montreal hosted a panel on building a more affordable Canada and rethinking housing & real estate together. We invited former Mayor of Westmount Christina Smith and Dr. Natalie Voland (GI Quo Vadis inc. / Groupe Danū) as our evening's panelists — two leaders at the forefront of housing affordability.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Who Raised Capital
🇨🇦 MappedIn, the Waterloo-based startup that uses AI and LiDAR to turn floor plans and indoor environments into dynamic digital maps raised a $24.5 million Series B.
🇨🇦 Chexy, a platform that helps tenant tenants earn credit card rewards has raised $14 million Series A led by Khosla Ventures. They plan to expand to support more everyday expenses, including business payments.
🇨🇦 Carbon Upcycling, the Calgary-based cleantech startup that creates cement alternatives secured up to $10 million to fund a new commercial project in Mississauga.
Opendoor acquired Doma’s closing and escrow business in a bid to lower mortgage refinance costs.
Trimble acquired Document Crunch to add AI-powered risk management and document compliance to its ecosystem.
Meter acquired WiredScore to help landlords and tenants get better digital building performance and make best practices easier to adopt worldwide.
Alcatraz, which makes an AI-powered physical access control system that authenticates employees without collecting personal data, closed a $50 million Series B funding round.
Shepherd, a company offering AI-based insurance solutions for the commercial construction sector, has raised a $42 million Series B.
Trayd, a startup that is building a back office operating system for the construction industry, has raised a $10 million Series A.
What We Are Reading
Industry Opportunities & Resources
DMZ Centre for Housing Innovation (CHI) accelerator cohort 3 is open for application until May 8.
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.
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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