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Second Century Ventures is a global innovation fund and accelerator, advancing technology in real estate, financial, insurance, and home service sectors. It employs a collaborative venture capital model, offering strategic investments and guidance to startups. The firm fosters advancements in AI, digital experiences, and security, redefining industry operations.
Established by the National Association of REALTORS®, Second Century Ventures originated from the insight that global real estate needed a dedicated catalyst for new technologies and talent. In 2013, it launched REACH, a growth program accelerating tech companies into the market, leveraging NAR’s extensive network.
Second Century Ventures serves startups and technology companies scaling across target industries, providing access to a global marketplace. Its vision centers on transforming real estate by nurturing innovations addressing critical industry needs. The firm aims to define and deliver the future of the global real estate market.
Key people at Second Century Ventures.
Second Century Ventures (SCV) is a leading venture capital firm focused on accelerating innovation in real estate technology and adjacent sectors such as financial services, insurance, and home services. Backed by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), SCV invests in early to mid-stage companies with proven traction and scalable technologies that have the potential to transform the real estate industry and related verticals. The firm leverages its extensive global network of over 100 strategic partnerships and access to more than 1.5 million NAR members to provide portfolio companies with unparalleled market access, operational support, and industry collaboration, fueling growth and innovation in the world's largest industry[1][2][3][6].
Founded as the strategic venture arm of NAR, SCV's mission is to define and deliver the future of real estate by acting as a catalyst for emerging technologies, new business models, and top talent. The firm operates the award-winning REACH accelerator program, which supports early-stage startups globally in scaling within the real estate vertical through tailored mentorship and market access. SCV’s investment philosophy centers on partnering with ambitious teams building transformative technologies that enable new usage models and advance global standards across real estate and its adjacent sectors. This approach has helped portfolio companies collectively raise over $2.9 billion and achieve significant market impact[2][3][4].
Second Century Ventures was established as the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS®, the largest trade association in the U.S. with over 1.5 million members. The firm was created to harness NAR’s deep industry expertise and extensive network to drive innovation in real estate technology. Key partners include managing partners such as Bob Gillespie and Carlos Rousseau, who bring strong venture capital and industry experience. SCV has evolved from a niche real estate tech fund into a global innovation platform with operations and accelerator programs in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Australia, and the U.K., reflecting its expanding focus on cross-industry technologies that impact real estate and related sectors[1][3][5][6][7].
Second Century Ventures rides the wave of digital transformation in real estate, a traditionally fragmented and slow-to-innovate industry now ripe for disruption through AI, digital experiences, and data-driven solutions. The timing is critical as global real estate markets demand greater efficiency, transparency, and customer-centric services. SCV’s strategic backing by NAR and its global partnerships position it to influence industry standards and accelerate adoption of cutting-edge technologies. By fostering innovation at the intersection of real estate and adjacent sectors, SCV helps shape the future of property technology, financial services integration, and home services, driving broader ecosystem evolution[2][3][6].
Looking ahead, Second Century Ventures is poised to deepen its impact by expanding its global footprint and continuing to back startups that integrate AI, blockchain, and other frontier technologies into real estate and related industries. Trends such as smart buildings, proptech-enabled financial products, and digital insurance solutions will likely shape SCV’s investment focus. As the real estate sector increasingly embraces technology, SCV’s role as a strategic partner and network enabler will grow, potentially setting new standards for innovation and collaboration in the industry. Its ongoing REACH accelerator and global partnerships will remain critical levers for scaling transformative startups and sustaining long-term ecosystem growth[2][3][6].
Key people at Second Century Ventures.
