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RealBlocks
RealBlocks is a real estate capital markets platform that connects users globally and allows them to raise capital for real estate
About RealBlocks
RealBlocks is a financial technology startup that aims to revolutionize the alternative investment market. Founded in 2018 by Perrin Quarshie and Naman Srivastava, both graduates of MIT and Harvard, the company is designed to provide a better investment experience for wealth managers and investors. RealBlocks operates primarily in the alternative investment sector, which includes assets like real estate, private equity, and hedge funds that are not part of the traditional stock and bond markets.
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The company serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, financial advisors, and institutional investors. These clients are looking for opportunities to diversify their portfolios beyond traditional investments. RealBlocks offers a platform that simplifies the process of investing in these alternative assets, making it easier for clients to access and manage their investments.
RealBlocks' business model is based on providing a digital platform where users can interact, share comments, and respond to others about investment opportunities. This platform also allows for the aggregation and de-identification of user information, which can be shared with third parties for marketing, advertising, and research purposes. The company generates revenue through fees charged for using its platform and services, as well as through partnerships and data-sharing agreements.
In terms of market operations, RealBlocks has expanded its services globally, catering to a growing list of international clients. The company has successfully raised significant funding, including a $3.7 million seed round in January 2019 and a $7 million Series A round in November 2020. These funds have helped RealBlocks enhance its technology and expand its reach.
In summary, RealBlocks is a fintech startup focused on making alternative investments more accessible and manageable for a wide range of clients. The company leverages technology to offer a user-friendly platform, generating revenue through service fees and data partnerships.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 7
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 60.6/100
- Industry
- Fintech, Real Estate
- Sub-industry
- Real Estate Services
- Sector
- Fintech, Crowdfunding, Commercial Real Estate, Ethereum, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Blockchain
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning RealBlocks.
Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Feb 2024 | $0 | — | BlockchainK2 | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | May 2023 | $10M | $40M | Crosslink Capital · Left Lane Capital | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for RealBlocks is 330 monthly website visits, down 64.1% over the last three months. RealBlocks's team declined 82.1% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed10 investors entered at this stage
Techstars
Zelkova Ventures
MaC Venture Capital
Cross Culture VenturesUlu Ventures
Science
Morgan Creek Capital Management
BlockchainK2
Right Side Capital Management
Plexo Capital
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Crosslink Capital
Left Lane Capital
Other known investors5 additional known investors
- CVCheyenne Ventures
Inertia Ventures
Jon Zanoff
Riyadh Techstars Accelerator
StartOut Growth Lab
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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