A Danish early-stage venture fund Proptechfonden focuses on accelerating the digitalisation of the real estate industry. Over the past two years, the fund has screened around 350 proptech companies and selected just eight for investment, now including Komu Homes. Proptechfonden aims to build a portfolio that can help modernise an industry that needs to be more effective. Komu’s strategy to use technology to make property management more efficient aligns well with Proptechfonden’s goals.
According to Per Andersen, General Partner at Proptechfonden in Estate Media’s interview, it was particularly the combination of team and technology that made Komu an attractive investment.
“When we invest, we first look at the team and whether they are proactive. Then we look at the technology. What sets Komu Homes apart from many others is that their technology is scalable,” Andersen says.
Komu’s next step in international expansion is entering the Danish market, its first outside Finland. The move is driven by the strong similarities between the two markets, as well as the opportunity to challenge an industry still dominated by a few established players. Backed by Proptechfonden, Komu will bring its Finland-proven model that combines continuously evolving technology with real estate professionals to the Danish market.
“By combining top industry talent with our own AI platform, we can operate far more efficiently and focus on what creates value for our clients,” comments Komu's CEO & Co-founder Roni Lahti.