Second Century Ventures, the global venture capital arm of the National Association of Realtors, has announced the eight high-growth companies selected for its 2025 REACH UK scale-up programme.
The cohort, which spans PropTech, FinTech, and InsurTech, will focus on modernising the property sector by addressing challenges ranging from retrofit financing and rental arrears to leasing inefficiencies, water use and waste reduction.
Delivered in partnership with Propertymark and the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) Group, the REACH UK programme offers a tailored growth pathway through industry access, investment and strategic support.
Since its launch in 2020, REACH UK has become a significant force in accelerating innovation in the UK housing market.
SECTOR CHALLENGES
The selected startups reflect a shift toward practical solutions for persistent inefficiencies across housing, lettings, finance and sustainability:
Financial Access, Risk Management and Retrofit Funding
- Husmus – An AI-driven InsurTech solution offering real-time tenant screening and custom insurance, aimed at expanding rental eligibility and reducing fulfilment time.
- Casapay – A payments and risk platform that uses AI to eliminate rental arrears and automate workflows, helping letting agents cut operational costs by up to 90%.
- Factored – A retrofit financing platform providing same-day funding for landlords with no upfront costs, expanding retrofit access via agent and installer partnerships.
Process Automation and Performance in Sales and Lettings
- Prospector Pro – AI-powered call intelligence for estate agents, designed to enhance conversion, compliance and revenue through real-time voice analytics.
- SquarePlan – A commercial leasing automation tool streamlining planning, design and fit-out with 3D/VR/AR outputs, improving speed and accuracy in letting commercial spaces.
- Hybr – A SaaS lettings platform that reduces agency workload by up to 80%, accelerating the lead-to-let cycle and enhancing transparency.
Sustainability at Scale: Tackling Water Waste and Net Zero Delivery:
- Watergate – A smart water management platform using AI to prevent leaks and improve efficiency, cutting usage and costs by up to 68%.
- Carrot – A waste analytics platform enabling property managers and occupiers to cut waste by 30% and drive portfolio-wide sustainability targets.
Collectively, these eight startups have raised over $20 million in capital and now hold a combined valuation exceeding $100 million.
INDUSTRY BACKING
The cohort was selected with input from Propertymark and TDS Group, aligning the programme with industry goals around compliance, transparency, and sustainability.
Natasha Terinova, Managing Partner at REACH UK, says: “This year’s cohort reflects where the market is heading – with technologies addressing real structural inefficiencies across finance, compliance, sustainability, and access.
“We’re backing exceptional founders, including two female-led companies and a standout impact venture focused on underserved renters.
“These are the types of businesses with the potential to deliver both commercial returns and industry-wide relevance.”
DIGITAL INNOVATIONS
Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, adds: “We are extremely excited to be supporting REACH UK again this year as we recognise the importance of accelerating digital innovations in the marketplace, which ultimately propel businesses even further.
“Receiving early engagement from property professionals helps define and fine-tune new technology, and we are excited to give Propertymark members early exposure to some of the best-in-class tech solutions and continue to see these companies progress and streamline areas within the industry.”
RAISING STANDARDS
Steve Harriott, CEO of TDS Group, says: “At TDS Group, we’re committed to raising standards and making life easier for everyone in the property sector.
“Through our partnership with REACH UK, we’re proud to support innovative startups and solutions that are helping to build a fairer, more efficient property market for the future.”
PATH TO GROWTH
Over the next nine months, each participant will benefit from targeted mentorship, market exposure, and curated support designed to accelerate commercial scaling and real-world impact. From flagship events to closed-door industry briefings, the programme aims to connect high-potential startups with real-world opportunities and decision-makers.
2026 APPLICATIONS
Applications for the 2026 REACH UK programme will open in Q4 2025.
Startups interested in applying can register interest here or follow REACH UK on LinkedIn for updates.
