CHICAGO, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Association of Realtors® has announced the 12 companies that will participate in the Pitch Battle competition at the Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit, taking place in Chicago on August 28-29.
NAR’s venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, will host a live event where each participant will give a four-minute presentation on their product or service, followed by a four-minute question-and-answer session with a panel of judges. Participants must make a compelling case for their new innovation or service and demonstrate how it will enhance the real estate sector.
“The Pitch Battle will highlight innovation and effective solutions to the real estate industry’s most pressing challenges,” said Dan Weissman, NAR’s director of innovation strategy. “The iOi Summit will provide both startups and investors a platform to make groundbreaking connections and preview up-and-coming technologies that will change the industry for the better.”
The contestants in the pitch battle are:
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Azure uses 3D printing technology to build sustainable, affordable housing.
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Faura provides loss control solutions for insurance companies and homeowners of high-risk properties.
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Home Lending Pal uses AI-powered underwriter and borrower insights to provide an equitable solution for homebuying.
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Kukun is a real estate data, analytics, and application platform for homeowners and the industries that serve them.
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LeanCon generates data-driven insights and automates project planning and management for developers and construction companies.
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Maverick Systems uses data to help brokers identify top talent, foster agent loyalty, and optimize performance.
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PremiseHQ creates an advanced digital workforce to streamline property management tasks.
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PropTexx provides generative AI, data analytics, and actionable real-time business intelligence for the real estate industry.
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Scout helps agents find and engage homeowners with automated, personalized email outreach powered by AI.
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Tether RE improves safety for your key agents from first client contact to closing the deal.
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Tuesday is a social MLS app built specifically for agents.
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Unlock helps consumers unlock the power of their home equity with no interest or monthly payments.
The winner will receive $15,000, a booth at NAR’s annual conference (NAR NXT) in November, a meeting with SCV’s executive team and be featured in the next issue of REALTOR.® magazine.
Learn more about the Pitch Battle and register to attend the iOi Summit at ioisummit.realtor.
About the National Association of Realtors®
National Association of Realtors® is America’s largest trade association, with 1.5 million members involved in all areas of the residential and commercial real estate industry.® It is a registered collective membership mark that identifies real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of REALTORS.® We adhere to a strict code of ethics.
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CONTACT: Spencer High National Association of Realtors® 202-383-1051 shigh@nar.realtor
