PropTech Finland ry, a non-profit association that has recently focused on background operations due to limited resources, has decided to integrate its operational activities into the KIRAHub innovation ecosystem. PropTech Finland’s mission – to unite the Finnish built environment startup community, promote entrepreneurship and support...
A good reputation for construction companies takes decades to build, being the result of hard work and smart decisions at the right time. Any major problem during or afterconstruction could affect all the work made so far, even causing the company to make huge losses...
Real estate is a business that's been around for centuries. It has evolved from the times of land agents, who would find houses and apartments for their clients, to today's digital age when real estate companies can use technology to help streamline their operations and...
Hyperion Robotics, a Finnish technology company that specializes in advanced automation and sustainable technologies for concrete and the construction industry has raised a € 3 million funding round. Lifeline Ventures, one of the leading VCs in the Nordics and in Europe led the round alongside co-investors...
Do you have what it takes to become a PropTech Finland Forerunner? Find out by meeting our 14 forerunners and learning more about them. What is a PropTech Forerunner? Our forerunners are leading companies from across the field of built environment who are driving industry progress. For...
The face of work has changed almost beyond recognition. A decade ago, mentioning “working lives” brought up images of early morning and late evening commutes. Cars crawling along roads in and out of city centers, and office workers crammed into public transport were the norm....
Digital technologies have permeated and, in some cases, disrupted every aspect of our personal and professional lives. Virtually no industry has been left untouched by digitization. However, the built environment industry appears to be lagging in some aspects. PropTech companies are trying to change the...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns used to be afterthoughts for businesses. Firmly focused on delivering returns for shareholders, few companies truly considered the impact they had on their wider surroundings. Introspection triggered by the coronavirus pandemic led to a sea change. Financial returns are...
Just a few years ago, investors considering supporting startups were mostly looking at profitability. If PropTech founders could show that they were well on their way to delivering returns, they stood a good chance of securing that all-important funding. In 2022, the playing field has changed....
The leading indoor climate monitoring and optimisation solution provider, Freesi, has secured an investment from two venture capitalists, Helen Ventures and Curiosity, who invest in the most innovative and transformative European startups. This investment reflects the confidence in Freesi’s attested global growth potential. Over the...