Brigade Reap Onboards 5 New Unique Urban Tech Startups

25 Feb 2025 CW Team

""Cohort 17 reflects our endeavor to integrate cutting-edge urban tech into the real estate sector. The cutting-edge technology of the startups selected for this cohort set them apart from the 180 that applied, as they aim to create futuristic solutions in urban tech that addresses the dynamic challenges and opportunities in the real estate and built environment sector. By mentoring these startups, we’re not just fueling their growth—we’re shaping the future of urban tech and sustainability. Our hands-on support helps them scale, drive innovation, and make a real impact in the PropTech sector, which is projected to reach $86.5 billion by 2032 globally."" – Abhay Garg, Chief Mentor, Brigade REAP

The startups who were chosen included:

- RIU: An ESG reporting platform with built-in compliance for local and international frameworks, simplifying sustainability reporting.

- Ontune AI: Developing AI-driven teammates for real estate, streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, and driving better revenue outcomes.

- Strides Dynamic: Building advanced autonomous aerial robots for surveillance and inspections in complex environments, including indoor and GNSS-denied spaces, catering to enterprises, government, and defense.

- Thekka CleanTech: A sustainable construction tech startup specializing in construction waste management through scientific demolition and optimized recycling of C&D waste.

- TitleWize: An AI-powered tool designed by legal experts to instantly generate title flows, streamlining and securing real estate investments."

Brigade REAP, India's leading UrbanTech accelerator has announced its 17th Cohort, comprising 5 promising urban tech startups from a competitive pool of 180 applicants. Among the startups that made the cut include those in the ESG reporting, real estate asset management, artificial intelligence, sustainability and a first of its kind robotics startup focused on real estate. These startups were chosen based on their innovative use of technology to address challenges and opportunities and give tangible benefits to the real estate sector. Brigade REAP will be responsible to provide mentorship to these startups, help them scale their businesses, garner investments, and make a significant impact on the future of real estate and urban tech.Cohort 17 reflects our endeavor to integrate cutting-edge urban tech into the real estate sector. The cutting-edge technology of the startups selected for this cohort set them apart from the 180 that applied, as they aim to create futuristic solutions in urban tech that addresses the dynamic challenges and opportunities in the real estate and built environment sector. By mentoring these startups, we’re not just fueling their growth—we’re shaping the future of urban tech and sustainability. Our hands-on support helps them scale, drive innovation, and make a real impact in the PropTech sector, which is projected to reach $86.5 billion by 2032 globally. – Abhay Garg, Chief Mentor, Brigade REAPThe startups who were chosen included:- RIU: An ESG reporting platform with built-in compliance for local and international frameworks, simplifying sustainability reporting.- Ontune AI: Developing AI-driven teammates for real estate, streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, and driving better revenue outcomes.- Strides Dynamic: Building advanced autonomous aerial robots for surveillance and inspections in complex environments, including indoor and GNSS-denied spaces, catering to enterprises, government, and defense.- Thekka CleanTech: A sustainable construction tech startup specializing in construction waste management through scientific demolition and optimized recycling of C&D waste.- TitleWize: An AI-powered tool designed by legal experts to instantly generate title flows, streamlining and securing real estate investments.

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