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  • MaintainX Raises $150M to Accelerate AI-Powered Asset Management Revolution

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. MaintainX, a leader in maintenance and asset management technology, has secured $150 million in Series D funding, pushing its total funding to $254 million and valuing the company at $2.5 billion. The investment, backed by top firms such as Bessemer Venture Partners and Bain Capital Ventures, will enable the company to further scale its AI-driven solutio…

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  • Amazon Nears Robotic Workforce Parity as Automation Reshapes Warehousing

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Amazon’s warehouse operations are rapidly approaching a major inflection point: the number of robots now deployed in its facilities—over one million—nearly matches the number of human workers. This milestone is the result of more than a decade of investment in robotics and automation, including the 2012 acquisition of Kiva Systems. The company reports that ap…

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  • Digital Workers Are Reshaping Financial Services as AI Tools Take on Human-Like Roles

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a core part of financial institutions’ operations, with companies like Bank of New York Mellon and JPMorgan Chase pioneering the use of AI-powered “digital workers” to perform tasks traditionally handled by human employees. At BNY Mellon, dozens of digital employees now operate within the organization with indi…

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  • Bilt Names Industry Veteran Margette Hepfner as Executive Director to Lead Resident Loyalty 2.0 Expansion

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Bilt has appointed multifamily operations leader Margette Hepfner as its new Executive Director of Resident Loyalty, effective August 1, 2025. With over 20 years of experience in the multifamily industry, Hepfner previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Residential Management at Willow Bridge Property Company, where she oversaw daily operations for mor…

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  • New Book Gives CRE Leaders a Digital Blueprint to Boost NOI and Embrace AI Transformation

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. A new book titled Peak Property Performance: Game-Changing AI and Digital Strategies for Commercial Real Estate offers commercial real estate owners a practical roadmap for turning data into dollars. Written by technology entrepreneur Bill Douglas and systems architect Drew Hall, and published by Fast Company Press, the book provides a step-by-step framework …

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  • Industrious Expands in Philadelphia, Targets 50 New Locations by 2026 Amid Hybrid Work Boom

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Coworking operator Industrious is ramping up its national expansion plans, announcing the reopening of additional space at its Two Liberty Place location in Philadelphia and a broader goal of launching 50 new locations by the end of 2026. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, the company marked the milestone with an event at its longest-operating space…

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  • Multifamily Leaders Embrace Agentic AI to Streamline Leasing and Operations Amid Rising Costs

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Agentic AI is rapidly emerging as the next major advancement in multifamily real estate, offering the promise of transforming leasing and property operations through intelligent automation. Unlike traditional chatbots that provide scripted responses, agentic AI systems are designed to actively perform tasks—guiding prospective tenants through leasing processe…

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  • SmartRent Study: Over Half of U.S. Renters Plan to Move—Gen Z Driving Demand for Smart Tech

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. SmartRent Inc., a leading provider of smart property technology, has released new findings from a national survey of 939 U.S. renters just in time for the peak summer leasing season. Conducted in partnership with Morning Consult, the study reveals that over half of U.S. renters (56%) are ready to move, with younger generations—especiall…

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    SmartRent Survey Finds 56% of Renters Are Ready to Move—Gen Z Driving Demand for Smart Tech and Lifestyle Upgrades

  • SmartRent Names Frank Martell CEO to Lead Next Chapter of Growth and Platform Innovation

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. SmartRent Inc., a leading smart property technology provider for the rental housing industry, has appointed Frank Martell as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Martell, who joined SmartRent’s Board in June 2024 and served on its Audit and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees, now steps into …

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    SmartRent Names Frank Martell CEO to Lead Next Chapter of Growth and Platform Innovation

  • Marc Andreessen Reaffirms Backing of Adam Neumann’s Flow, Citing Breakout Growth and Vision for Community-Driven Rental Housing

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Marc Andreessen, co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has reaffirmed his strong backing of Flow, the real estate startup founded by former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann, announcing he is “doubling down” on the company’s vision and performance. Although no new dollar amount was disclosed, Andreessen has previously inve…

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    Marc Andreessen Reaffirms Backing of Adam Neumann’s Flow, Citing Breakout Growth and Vision for Community-Driven Rental Housing
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