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Fifth Wall

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Description

Fifth Wall is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California, distinguished by its singular focus on technology innovation within the global real estate industry. Established as the largest VC firm dedicated to PropTech, Fifth Wall has amassed over $3.2 billion in commitments and capital under management, positioning itself as a critical enabler of digital transformation across various real estate sectors. Their investment thesis centers on identifying and scaling startups that address the evolving needs of commercial and residential real estate, including areas like construction tech, property management, brokerage, and smart building solutions.

A core differentiator for Fifth Wall is its unique consortium model, which integrates over 110 of the world's largest real estate owners and operators as limited partners (LPs). This strategic network provides portfolio companies with unparalleled access to potential customers, strategic partners, and industry insights, significantly accelerating their market penetration and growth. Fifth Wall typically invests across various stages, from seed to Series C and beyond, with initial checks often ranging from $5 million to $50 million. This flexibility allows them to support promising ventures from their nascent stages through significant growth phases, often leading or co-leading substantial funding rounds.

Beyond traditional PropTech, Fifth Wall has strategically expanded its investment scope to address emerging critical areas, notably launching dedicated funds for Climate Tech, Retail, and Hospitality. Their Climate Tech Fund, for instance, focuses on decarbonizing the built environment, recognizing the immense potential for technology to reduce real estate's significant carbon footprint. This specialized approach underscores Fifth Wall's commitment not only to financial returns but also to fostering sustainable and efficient practices within a historically slow-to-adapt industry. Their investments aim to bridge the gap between innovative technology and the vast, capital-intensive real estate market, driving widespread adoption of disruptive solutions globally.

Investor Profile

Fifth Wall has backed more than 177 startups, with 19 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 54 rounds, about 31% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Brazil, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Real Estate, Software, SaaS.
  • Led 7 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (27%)
  • Series A (25%)
  • Series C (15%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Seed (9%)
  • Series D (9%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Debt Financing (1%)
  • Private Equity (1%)
  • Undisclosed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (84%)
  • Brazil (4%)
  • Germany (2%)
  • Spain (2%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • United Arab Emirates (1%)
  • Czech Republic (1%)
  • Australia (1%)
  • Singapore (1%)
  • Chile (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Real Estate
  • Software
  • Saas
  • Fintech
  • Property Management
  • Construction
  • Financial Services
  • Proptech
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Energy
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Fifth Wall frequently co-invest with?

SoftBank Vision Fund
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 7
Google Ventures
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 9
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 7
Comcast Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 7
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 12
Coatue
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 7
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 11
QED Investors
North America, Virginia, United States, Alexandria
Co-Investments: 8
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 9

Which angels does Fifth Wall often collaborate with?

KT
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 2
SR
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 4
AB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
HK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
SR
Europe, Monaco
Shared Deals: 2
MC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
WM
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
DC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
CT
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
KL
North America, Ohio, United States, Cleveland
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Fifth Wall?

Juniper Square

San Francisco, California, United States

Juniper Square provides software and fund administration services that streamline collaboration and communication between GPs and LPs.

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
Series DJun 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $130,000,000
Runwise

New York, New York, United States

Runwise is a smart operating system company that provides a software platform for building heat management.

Information TechnologySensorSmart BuildingSoftware
Series BJun 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Aerones

San Jose, California, United States

Aerones is an innovative company that develops robotic technology for wind turbine blade maintenance services.

Drone ManagementDronesManufacturingRobotics
Series BJun 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $62,000,000
Wander

Austin, Texas, United States

Wander is a luxury rental company that provides smart home travel services.

LeisureRentalSmart HomeTourismTravel Accommodations
Series BMay 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
VERO Leasing

New York, New York, United States

VERO Leasing offers a platform that automates residential applicant screening and leasing.

Predictive AnalyticsProperty ManagementReal Estate
Series UnknownMay 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $810,000
Aescape

New York, New York, United States

Aescape is a technology company that builds data-driven massage therapy and wellness experiences.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FitnessHealth CareRoboticsWellness
Series UnknownMar 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $83,000,000
PropHero

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

GenAI Real Estate Wealth Management Platform

FinTechReal EstateReal Estate InvestmentWealth Management
Series AFeb 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,673,406
ButterflyMX

New York, New York, United States

ButterflyMX develops property access solutions including video intercom systems and keypads that users can manage from a smartphone.

Real EstateSecuritySmart HomeSoftware
Private EquityJan 13, 2025
Tive

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Tive develops a hardware and software platform designed to track the conditions of shipments.

Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsShippingSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Series CJan 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Mojave Energy Systems

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Mojave Energy Systems produces novel liquid desiccant systems for HVAC.

Energy EfficiencyHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Machinery Manufacturing
Series ADec 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,500,000