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Climate Resilience in Property Insurance: Our Investment in Faura
Evan Petitt Feb 6, 2025
We first met Valkyrie Holmes of Faura when she was a candidate for our 2024 Accelerator program. During our initial conversations, she shared her innovative approach to property insurance—one that would help insurers build profitable portfolios in high-risk regions while ensuring homeowners have straightforward access to comprehensive coverage. Join us as we dive into her vision, which grows more critical with each passing day.
From Acceleration to Acquisition: Inside Verfico's Merger with Odin
Jan 29, 2025
We are thrilled to welcome Matt DeSarno, Co-Founder and CEO of Verfico, and Douglas Carney, Co-Founder and CEO of Odin, to our latest founder spotlight interview. MetaProp first invested in Verfico in 2024 as part of our early-stage Accelerator program, and today, we're excited to discuss the recent acquisition by Odin.
10 Years of the MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University
Dec 18, 2024
The PropTech industry is experiencing a groundbreaking transformation, reshaping how the world interacts with real estate. At the heart of this revolution is the MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University, a program that has established itself as a cornerstone of innovation in the PropTech ecosystem.
Highlights from NYC Real Estate Tech Week 2024
Aaron Block Nov 20, 2024
MetaProp’s mission with NYC Real Estate Tech Week is clear: unite the brightest minds and leading real estate innovators in New York City to accelerate the digitization and decarbonization of the built world. The 2024 edition broke records with unparalleled attendance, world-class speakers, and transformative discussions that exceeded our wildest expectations.
Seoul and Tokyo: MetaProp Accelerator @ Columbia University Alumni Summits Tour APAC
Aug 30, 2022
MetaProp has had an active presence in Asia Pacific (“APAC”) since 2017. We’ve worked hard to support regional ecosystem development through partnerships with blue chip real estate leaders Mitsui Fudosan, Development Bank of Japan, Aju, Chuo-Nittochi, Sumitomo Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Swire, and others. Perhaps more importantly, we love backing founders who are developing groundbreaking solutions in the region, including breakout Korean startup Dongnae which uses technology to curate a more affordable selection of rental apartments in Korea.