Picus Capital

Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm based in Munich, Germany, established in 2015. The firm focuses on making pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments in various sectors, including financial services, human resources, energy and climate, healthcare, logistics and mobility, real estate and construction, crypto and web3, deeptech, and e-commerce. Picus Capital adopts a long-term investment philosophy, seeking exceptional founders committed to building category leaders over a period of 5 to 10 years or more. The firm emphasizes close collaboration with its portfolio companies, offering strategic advice, marketing expertise, and access to a broad B2B and investor network. With a disciplined yet creative approach, Picus Capital has invested in over 50 companies, focusing on identifying ambitious investment opportunities and supporting entrepreneurs throughout their growth journey.

Santiago Dañino Beck

Partner

Sebastian Brunemeier

Venture Scout

Li Chen

Senior Vice President

Philipp Emig

Investor

Robin Godenrath

Founding Partner

Carina Harding

Investor

Bastian Hasslinger

Investor

Kolja Heck

Investor

Oliver Heinrich

Partner

Patrick Hermann

Investor

Moritz Kittler

Investor

Cristina Koehn

Venture Partner

Alessandro Kopp

Investor

Alexander Kremer

Partner

Tony Liu

Investor

David Mirzazadeh

Investor

Grace Missakian

Investor, Americas

Alice Morath

Investor

Raphael Mukomilow

Partner

Nina Neumann

Investor

Daniel Niklas

Senior Vice President, Americas

Florian Reichert

Partner and Managing Director

Sebastian Schäfer

Partner

Patrick Sonnleitner

Investor

Francis Wang

Senior Associate

Alexander Worbs

Investor

Past deals in Real Estate

Fuchs & Eule

Venture Round in 2024
Fuchs & Eule operates as an innovative platform focused on investment properties, facilitating the buying and selling process for users from any location. In addition to its real estate services, the company provides renewable energy consultation aimed at promoting energy-efficient living and reducing CO2 emissions in the building sector in Germany. Fuchs & Eule offers a range of renovation solutions, including detailed proposals that feature cost estimates, energy savings, and information on available subsidies. This dual approach allows customers to benefit from tailored renovation concepts, optimal funding options, and comprehensive project support.

Limehome

Series B in 2022
Limehome GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a platform for renting furnished apartments tailored for vacation, corporate housing, and business travel. The company merges hotel-quality standards with the comfort of apartment living, offering guests the option for both short-term and long-term stays. With a focus on convenience, Limehome's digital entry system allows guests to access their accommodations anytime after 4 PM, receiving personal access codes via SMS and email upon arrival. The platform automates various hotel processes, including pricing, booking, and customer service, ensuring a seamless experience for users. Limehome features large, stylish suites designed with Scandinavian aesthetics, providing an affordable alternative to traditional three- to four-star hotels while maintaining a high standard of comfort.

BRXS

Pre Seed Round in 2022
BRXS is an online application for real estate investment. It is an online investing platform for renters and investors. Investors can invest in real estate online through a mobile app.

Casavo

Series D in 2022
Casavo Management S.p.A. operates an innovative digital platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes across Europe, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Founded in 2016, the company leverages proprietary technology to streamline real estate transactions, significantly reducing the time involved in the process. Casavo aims to enhance the experience of homeowners and buyers by offering a simple, fast, and convenient service, along with integrated home-related solutions that create a turn-key experience. The platform also fosters collaboration with various real estate operators, including brokers and contractors, to ensure a comprehensive approach to property transactions. As it expands into additional European markets, Casavo continues to focus on providing fair valuations and efficient services for its users.

Zazume

Seed Round in 2021
Zazume is an end-to-end rental management software simplifying the entire letting process for real estate companies, landlords. It works with real estate professionals, from letting agencies to property managers (Built-to-Rent, coliving, opcos, family offices, REIT, student housing…) to replace manual with digital processes and optimize the tenant’s journey from search to living. Zazume is an end-to-end rental management software simplifying the entire letting process for real estate companies, landlords.

Morada Uno

Seed Round in 2021
Morada Uno is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the real estate industry by offering tools and financial products aimed at real estate brokers and professionals. The company provides services that facilitate the screening, collection, and insurance of residential leases. By equipping real estate professionals with resources to streamline interactions between property owners and tenants, Morada Uno enables efficient transaction closures and effective asset management for its clients. The company's solutions aim to create a digital, seamless, and secure rental experience in the real estate market.

Basic Home Loan

Series A in 2021
Basic Home Loan is a fintech company, developing an automated platform for home lending in India. Using a Phygital approach, the company provides paperless online home loan sanctions, and ensures end to end fulfilment through an asset-lite agent network for faster loan disbursements. The company's vision is to change the way India finances its housing dreams.

Kocomo

Seed Round in 2021
Kocomo is an early-stage proptech startup, backed by leading U.S., European, and Latin American investors. Leveraging the power of technology, Kocomo has created a transparent vertically-integrated solution that empowers people to purchase, enjoy, and sell co-ownership stakes in luxury homes, starting in Mexico. At Kocomo, we believe your memories deserve a home. We are on a mission to make the dream of vacation home ownership an attainable reality for more people around the world.

Casavo

Series C in 2021
Casavo Management S.p.A. operates an innovative digital platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes across Europe, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Founded in 2016, the company leverages proprietary technology to streamline real estate transactions, significantly reducing the time involved in the process. Casavo aims to enhance the experience of homeowners and buyers by offering a simple, fast, and convenient service, along with integrated home-related solutions that create a turn-key experience. The platform also fosters collaboration with various real estate operators, including brokers and contractors, to ensure a comprehensive approach to property transactions. As it expands into additional European markets, Casavo continues to focus on providing fair valuations and efficient services for its users.

Cove

Series A in 2020
Cove Living Pte Ltd is a real estate company based in Singapore that specializes in property broking and management services. Incorporated in 2018, Cove operates as a technology-driven platform, providing ready-to-live homes for young professionals, students, and travelers in Southeast Asia's urban destinations. The company allows landlords to list their properties on its portal, enhancing visibility and revenue potential. In addition to property listings, Cove offers a range of services to landlords, including demand and revenue generation, property design, and operational management, aimed at maximizing return on investment.

Basic Home Loan

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Basic Home Loan is a fintech company, developing an automated platform for home lending in India. Using a Phygital approach, the company provides paperless online home loan sanctions, and ensures end to end fulfilment through an asset-lite agent network for faster loan disbursements. The company's vision is to change the way India finances its housing dreams.

Casavo

Series B in 2019
Casavo Management S.p.A. operates an innovative digital platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes across Europe, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Founded in 2016, the company leverages proprietary technology to streamline real estate transactions, significantly reducing the time involved in the process. Casavo aims to enhance the experience of homeowners and buyers by offering a simple, fast, and convenient service, along with integrated home-related solutions that create a turn-key experience. The platform also fosters collaboration with various real estate operators, including brokers and contractors, to ensure a comprehensive approach to property transactions. As it expands into additional European markets, Casavo continues to focus on providing fair valuations and efficient services for its users.

Cove

Seed Round in 2019
Cove Living Pte Ltd is a real estate company based in Singapore that specializes in property broking and management services. Incorporated in 2018, Cove operates as a technology-driven platform, providing ready-to-live homes for young professionals, students, and travelers in Southeast Asia's urban destinations. The company allows landlords to list their properties on its portal, enhancing visibility and revenue potential. In addition to property listings, Cove offers a range of services to landlords, including demand and revenue generation, property design, and operational management, aimed at maximizing return on investment.

Proprioo

Series B in 2019
Proprioo is a French start-up focused on transforming the real estate market by providing an entirely digital platform for selling properties. Operating across Île-de-France, as well as the Lyon and Bordeaux regions, Proprioo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional real estate agencies, significantly reducing agency commissions. For a flat fee of €1990, the company delivers a comprehensive sales service, which includes property valuation and facilitation of the sale process up to the notary stage. Utilizing machine learning technology, Proprioo enhances the selling experience by effectively matching listings with qualified buyers and providing accurate value estimates, thereby helping property owners avoid common pitfalls that could complicate or hinder a sale.

Casavo

Series A in 2019
Casavo Management S.p.A. operates an innovative digital platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes across Europe, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Founded in 2016, the company leverages proprietary technology to streamline real estate transactions, significantly reducing the time involved in the process. Casavo aims to enhance the experience of homeowners and buyers by offering a simple, fast, and convenient service, along with integrated home-related solutions that create a turn-key experience. The platform also fosters collaboration with various real estate operators, including brokers and contractors, to ensure a comprehensive approach to property transactions. As it expands into additional European markets, Casavo continues to focus on providing fair valuations and efficient services for its users.

Limehome

Seed Round in 2019
Limehome GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a platform for renting furnished apartments tailored for vacation, corporate housing, and business travel. The company merges hotel-quality standards with the comfort of apartment living, offering guests the option for both short-term and long-term stays. With a focus on convenience, Limehome's digital entry system allows guests to access their accommodations anytime after 4 PM, receiving personal access codes via SMS and email upon arrival. The platform automates various hotel processes, including pricing, booking, and customer service, ensuring a seamless experience for users. Limehome features large, stylish suites designed with Scandinavian aesthetics, providing an affordable alternative to traditional three- to four-star hotels while maintaining a high standard of comfort.

Nested

Series C in 2018
At Nested, their Mission is to give home-sellers certainty over their property sale from day one, without compromising on price. They do this by advancing what you need to buy your new home, whilst they sell your old one for the best possible price. Selling a home is one of the most stressful things you do in life. It's all-to-common to experience unclear valuations, broken chains and untrustworthy estate agents. they'were bringing a refreshing approach to this broken industry, removing the uncertainty for home sellers, providing best-in-class service and helping their customers secure their dream home on their timeline.

Rhino

Convertible Note in 2018
Rhino Labs, Inc. is a licensed insurance agency that provides innovative insurance solutions for residential units, focusing on replacing traditional security deposits with low-cost insurance options. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company enables renters to afford their desired homes by offering financial alternatives that eliminate the need for upfront deposits. This model not only helps renters build credibility for future housing opportunities but also reduces vacancies for landlords by protecting their properties from damages and unpaid rent. Rhino acts as a general agent for various insurance carriers, facilitating a more accessible rental market for both tenants and property owners.

Limehome

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Limehome GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a platform for renting furnished apartments tailored for vacation, corporate housing, and business travel. The company merges hotel-quality standards with the comfort of apartment living, offering guests the option for both short-term and long-term stays. With a focus on convenience, Limehome's digital entry system allows guests to access their accommodations anytime after 4 PM, receiving personal access codes via SMS and email upon arrival. The platform automates various hotel processes, including pricing, booking, and customer service, ensuring a seamless experience for users. Limehome features large, stylish suites designed with Scandinavian aesthetics, providing an affordable alternative to traditional three- to four-star hotels while maintaining a high standard of comfort.

Proprioo

Series A in 2018
Proprioo is a French start-up focused on transforming the real estate market by providing an entirely digital platform for selling properties. Operating across Île-de-France, as well as the Lyon and Bordeaux regions, Proprioo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional real estate agencies, significantly reducing agency commissions. For a flat fee of €1990, the company delivers a comprehensive sales service, which includes property valuation and facilitation of the sale process up to the notary stage. Utilizing machine learning technology, Proprioo enhances the selling experience by effectively matching listings with qualified buyers and providing accurate value estimates, thereby helping property owners avoid common pitfalls that could complicate or hinder a sale.

ProntoPiso

Seed Round in 2018
ProntoPiso is a real estate service provider that specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of properties. The company offers an online platform designed to support clients throughout the entire real estate transaction process. This includes advancing funds from property sales at no cost, thereby easing the financial burden on clients. ProntoPiso also leverages technology to enhance the selling process, providing real estate professionals with tools such as photographic reports and three-dimensional (3D) videos for effective marketing and promotion. By combining these resources, ProntoPiso aims to generate qualified leads and ensure a smooth experience for clients during their real estate transactions.

Casavo

Seed Round in 2018
Casavo Management S.p.A. operates an innovative digital platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes across Europe, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Founded in 2016, the company leverages proprietary technology to streamline real estate transactions, significantly reducing the time involved in the process. Casavo aims to enhance the experience of homeowners and buyers by offering a simple, fast, and convenient service, along with integrated home-related solutions that create a turn-key experience. The platform also fosters collaboration with various real estate operators, including brokers and contractors, to ensure a comprehensive approach to property transactions. As it expands into additional European markets, Casavo continues to focus on providing fair valuations and efficient services for its users.

Blok

Venture Round in 2018
Blok, a Digital real estate agent and one of Finland's biggest startup sensations. Blok aims to make apartment and house sales more cheap and efficient through an automated service. Through its online platform, Blok takes care of most routine tasks related to apartment sales, such as valuation (where the AI comes in), photographing, marketing and handling of documents. The seller only has to arrange viewings for potential buyers. Blok has attracted both sellers who prefer brokers as well as those who would normally sell their own flats.

ProntoPiso

Seed Round in 2017
ProntoPiso is a real estate service provider that specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of properties. The company offers an online platform designed to support clients throughout the entire real estate transaction process. This includes advancing funds from property sales at no cost, thereby easing the financial burden on clients. ProntoPiso also leverages technology to enhance the selling process, providing real estate professionals with tools such as photographic reports and three-dimensional (3D) videos for effective marketing and promotion. By combining these resources, ProntoPiso aims to generate qualified leads and ensure a smooth experience for clients during their real estate transactions.

StrideUp

Seed Round in 2017
StrideUp is a home financing platform that aims to revolutionize the home-buying process by addressing the limitations of traditional home ownership. It provides an innovative solution that allows individuals to purchase a portion of a property, enabling them to gradually increase their ownership over time. This approach alleviates the financial burden typically associated with large mortgages, thereby facilitating a more accessible path to homeownership. By leveraging technology and data, StrideUp seeks to empower a generation of aspiring homeowners to achieve their property goals without the constraints of conventional financing methods.

Nested

Series B in 2017
At Nested, their Mission is to give home-sellers certainty over their property sale from day one, without compromising on price. They do this by advancing what you need to buy your new home, whilst they sell your old one for the best possible price. Selling a home is one of the most stressful things you do in life. It's all-to-common to experience unclear valuations, broken chains and untrustworthy estate agents. they'were bringing a refreshing approach to this broken industry, removing the uncertainty for home sellers, providing best-in-class service and helping their customers secure their dream home on their timeline.

Homebot

Seed Round in 2017
Homebot, Inc. is a financial planner application that assists homeowners in optimizing their wealth through home equity. Founded in 2015 and based in Denver, Colorado, Homebot provides a platform that enables lenders to guide homeowners on wealth-building strategies, including refinancing and accessing credit lines. Additionally, real estate agents can utilize the platform to help homeowners understand property valuations and make informed financial decisions. The company has established a strategic alliance with Black Knight, Inc. Homebot operates as a subsidiary of ASG, LLC and ASG II, LLC, focusing on enhancing client engagement within the mortgage and real estate sectors by offering comprehensive financial dashboards and planning tools.

Blok

Seed Round in 2017
Blok, a Digital real estate agent and one of Finland's biggest startup sensations. Blok aims to make apartment and house sales more cheap and efficient through an automated service. Through its online platform, Blok takes care of most routine tasks related to apartment sales, such as valuation (where the AI comes in), photographing, marketing and handling of documents. The seller only has to arrange viewings for potential buyers. Blok has attracted both sellers who prefer brokers as well as those who would normally sell their own flats.

Casavo

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Casavo Management S.p.A. operates an innovative digital platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes across Europe, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Founded in 2016, the company leverages proprietary technology to streamline real estate transactions, significantly reducing the time involved in the process. Casavo aims to enhance the experience of homeowners and buyers by offering a simple, fast, and convenient service, along with integrated home-related solutions that create a turn-key experience. The platform also fosters collaboration with various real estate operators, including brokers and contractors, to ensure a comprehensive approach to property transactions. As it expands into additional European markets, Casavo continues to focus on providing fair valuations and efficient services for its users.

Rhino

Seed Round in 2017
Rhino Labs, Inc. is a licensed insurance agency that provides innovative insurance solutions for residential units, focusing on replacing traditional security deposits with low-cost insurance options. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company enables renters to afford their desired homes by offering financial alternatives that eliminate the need for upfront deposits. This model not only helps renters build credibility for future housing opportunities but also reduces vacancies for landlords by protecting their properties from damages and unpaid rent. Rhino acts as a general agent for various insurance carriers, facilitating a more accessible rental market for both tenants and property owners.

Door.com

Series A in 2017
Door.com is a residential real estate transaction platform that aims to simplify the home buying and selling process while reducing costs and enhancing customer service. The company employs a team-centric approach, utilizing full-time, non-commissioned experts who specialize in various aspects of real estate, including project management and negotiation. This specialization allows agents to focus solely on client service rather than lead generation, resulting in higher transaction volumes and improved client satisfaction, as evidenced by a 4.9 out of 5.0 rating on Zillow. Door.com leverages technology to provide clients with greater access, transparency, and insights throughout their real estate journey. By charging lower fees compared to traditional models, Door enables clients to retain more of their home equity while ensuring a smoother transaction experience.

Leadhome

Seed Round in 2017
Leadhome is a modern estate agency that integrates technology with personalized service to enhance the property selling experience. The company operates a real estate marketplace that facilitates property sales and management, allowing clients to maximize their profits through a streamlined process. Leadhome charges a flat fee of R39,995 plus VAT, which is only payable upon successful transfer of the property, eliminating the need for upfront deposits. The agency provides comprehensive support from full-service agents who meet clients in their homes, ensuring guidance throughout the entire selling process. Leadhome's innovative approach aims to improve the real estate industry by offering significant savings and a more efficient way to sell properties.

Nested

Series A in 2017
At Nested, their Mission is to give home-sellers certainty over their property sale from day one, without compromising on price. They do this by advancing what you need to buy your new home, whilst they sell your old one for the best possible price. Selling a home is one of the most stressful things you do in life. It's all-to-common to experience unclear valuations, broken chains and untrustworthy estate agents. they'were bringing a refreshing approach to this broken industry, removing the uncertainty for home sellers, providing best-in-class service and helping their customers secure their dream home on their timeline.

Proprioo

Seed Round in 2017
Proprioo is a French start-up focused on transforming the real estate market by providing an entirely digital platform for selling properties. Operating across Île-de-France, as well as the Lyon and Bordeaux regions, Proprioo offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional real estate agencies, significantly reducing agency commissions. For a flat fee of €1990, the company delivers a comprehensive sales service, which includes property valuation and facilitation of the sale process up to the notary stage. Utilizing machine learning technology, Proprioo enhances the selling experience by effectively matching listings with qualified buyers and providing accurate value estimates, thereby helping property owners avoid common pitfalls that could complicate or hinder a sale.

Nested

Seed Round in 2016
At Nested, their Mission is to give home-sellers certainty over their property sale from day one, without compromising on price. They do this by advancing what you need to buy your new home, whilst they sell your old one for the best possible price. Selling a home is one of the most stressful things you do in life. It's all-to-common to experience unclear valuations, broken chains and untrustworthy estate agents. they'were bringing a refreshing approach to this broken industry, removing the uncertainty for home sellers, providing best-in-class service and helping their customers secure their dream home on their timeline.

Homeday

Series A in 2016
Homeday GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Cologne, Germany, operates an online platform that facilitates the connection between real estate agents and private property owners. The company focuses on data-driven matchmaking to streamline the process of selling properties. In addition to its core service of pairing brokers with property owners, Homeday offers real estate appraisal, land valuation, and leasing services. By leveraging technology, the platform aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of real estate transactions.

WunderAgent

Seed Round in 2015
WunderAgents is Germany’s leading end-to-end real estate sales platform for investment properties.

Homeday

Seed Round in 2015
Homeday GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Cologne, Germany, operates an online platform that facilitates the connection between real estate agents and private property owners. The company focuses on data-driven matchmaking to streamline the process of selling properties. In addition to its core service of pairing brokers with property owners, Homeday offers real estate appraisal, land valuation, and leasing services. By leveraging technology, the platform aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of real estate transactions.
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