Second Century Ventures

Second Century Ventures is a Chicago-based venture capital firm that focuses on real estate technology and related sectors. Founded in 2009, it backs early and mid-stage companies in real estate tech, software as a service, big data applications, digital media, fintech, and business services. The firm aims to promote innovation in the real estate industry and supports portfolio companies with strategic resources. It is backed by the National Association of Realtors, a nationwide trade association with extensive industry reach, enabling access to a large network and expertise to help portfolio companies scale. The firm emphasizes collaboration across regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, and seeks opportunities that leverage technology to transform real estate processes and services.

Mark Birschbach

Managing Director

Todd Carpenter

Investor

Tom Ellis

Investor

Dave Garland

Managing Partner

Bob Gillespie

Executive Director, REACH Commercial

Bob Goldberg

Chairman

Johan Holmberg

Investor

Dale Stinton

President

Tyler Thompson

Managing Partner

Past deals in Smart Home

Kolonus

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Kolonus is a Proptech company specializing in an all-in-one platform for property managers of apartment complexes. It integrates biometric hardware and software solutions, acting as a concierge service for residents while streamlining processes such as finance management, card payments, visitor access control, and remote decision-making.

Dwellwell Analytics

Venture Round in 2023
Dwellwell Analytics delivers a technology-driven proptech platform that integrates sensor networks and analytics to support residential property maintenance. Its system monitors critical building systems—HVAC, plumbing, and electrical—through a network of sensors and provides whole-home analysis and alerts to property managers. This enables proactive and predictive maintenance across portfolios of single-family rentals and multi-family buildings, allowing operators to address small issues before they escalate, improve uptime, reduce repair costs, and optimize overall property performance.

K4Connect

Seed Round in 2021
K4Connect is a health-tech company that develops a software platform to empower older adults and individuals with disabilities by integrating smart home, smart wellness, and smart living technologies into a single system. Its offerings include K4Community, a solution for residents and operators of senior living communities that enables residents to communicate with families, engage with their communities, and manage daily living, and K4Life, a home and wellness solution that supports independent living. The platform helps senior living operators and home health providers deliver care, services, and hospitality more efficiently while providing analytics and insights to enhance quality of care and operational effectiveness. The company aims to foster family and community engagement and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

BOOM! Power

Seed Round in 2021
Home Electrification Made Easy. BOOM! Power is Australia’s leading home electrification software platform, trusted by government and businesses, providing a one-stop shop for products & solutions. We’re on a mission to eliminate carbon emissions by providing access to products and services that drive household electrification.

Smart Point

Seed Round in 2021
Smart Point automates the reception of online shopping items and city services, ensuring delivery within an hour for pick-up at convenience. Its intelligent, contactless automated delivery system enhances parcel protection and aims to decarbonize last-mile logistics.

Kangaroo

Series A in 2020
Kangaroo is an electronics company that develops simple, app-enabled home security systems designed to deter intrusions and instantly alert homeowners, and may notify authorities. The systems are self-contained and affordable, offering straightforward installation and user-friendly monitoring while prioritizing data security and privacy. The company aims to make home security accessible and trustworthy through reliable alerts and easy-to-use mobile integration. Founded in 2018, Kangaroo is headquartered in New York, New York.

Igloohome

Series B in 2019
Igloohome Inc. manufactures security locks designed for both residential and commercial applications, enabling effective management of homes and properties through innovative technology. The company offers a range of products, including the igloohome Smart Keybox, which caters to short-term rental hosts and property owners, and the Smart Padlock, a remotely-managed security solution that provides convenient access control. Additionally, Igloohome features a mobile app that allows users to pair and manage multiple locks across various properties, facilitating Bluetooth unlock, the generation of one-time and duration PIN codes, master PIN code changes, and lock battery status checks. The Smart Keybox operates using a PIN code and Bluetooth technology. Igloohome distributes its products via resellers and online platforms. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Centriq Technology

Venture Round in 2018
Centriq Technology is a provider of a home management platform that aggregates manufacturers’ manuals, parts, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting guides, spec sheets, and how-to videos for appliances, building systems, and electronics, accessible to homeowners via a smartphone and also offered to professionals such as realtors, contractors, and insurers. The platform enables cataloging and retrieval of product information, maintenance alerts, and digital receipts, and supports locating and ordering spare parts. Founded in 2015, Centriq is headquartered in Mill Valley, California.

Centriq Technology

Funding Round in 2017
Centriq Technology is a provider of a home management platform that aggregates manufacturers’ manuals, parts, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting guides, spec sheets, and how-to videos for appliances, building systems, and electronics, accessible to homeowners via a smartphone and also offered to professionals such as realtors, contractors, and insurers. The platform enables cataloging and retrieval of product information, maintenance alerts, and digital receipts, and supports locating and ordering spare parts. Founded in 2015, Centriq is headquartered in Mill Valley, California.

HomeSelfe

Seed Round in 2016
HomeSelfe is an innovative platform designed to assist homeowners in enhancing their energy efficiency while reducing utility costs. It offers a free, patent-pending home energy assessment app that allows users to identify ways to save money and minimize energy consumption. The platform provides personalized plans tailored to individual needs, highlights available rebates, and connects users with qualified local contractors. By focusing on these features, HomeSelfe aims to not only help homeowners lower their energy bills but also to lessen their overall environmental impact.

HomeDiary

Funding Round in 2016
HomeDiary is a platform that lets homeowners and real estate professionals visualize and manage properties through a 3D interactive rendering and virtual floor plans. The service provides three-dimensional floor plans, room planner tools, and the ability to combine floor plans with photos and videos into interactive online presentations for valuation, marketing, and sales workflows. Users can log inventory, document maintenance and improvements, and track ideas, enabling ongoing asset management. The platform supports real estate agents in staying connected with clients and assists housing planners in creating and updating interior designs, decoration plans, and layouts. It is powered by FloorPlanOnline, the inventor of the Interactive Floor Plan Virtual Tour, and serves homeowners, agents, and planners seeking to Dream, Manage and Do more with their homes.

August Home

Series B in 2015
August Home Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing smart home access products, primarily through its flagship offering, the August Smart Lock. Founded in 2012 by designer Yves Behar and technology expert Jason Johnson, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. August Home's products utilize encrypted locking technology, allowing users to replace traditional keys with smartphones. This innovation enables homeowners to create virtual keys for various individuals such as house cleaners, dog walkers, and guests, and to manage access durations remotely via smartphones and computers. The company also features August Pro, a division focused on supporting professional smart home installers. August Home operates as a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB, further enhancing its capabilities in the smart home market.

Pro.com

Venture Round in 2015
Pro.com is a full-service remodeling general contractor operating in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, and Phoenix. The company focuses on enhancing the residential construction experience by combining the expertise of its construction professionals with advanced technology. Pro.com offers a smart pricing software that utilizes a comprehensive database and algorithms to generate accurate, detailed quotes with fixed pricing. This platform also provides mobile-friendly estimates and project management tools, allowing both Pro.com staff and homeowners to monitor project progress. By connecting homeowners with service professionals, Pro.com facilitates the booking and scheduling of home improvement services, ensuring a streamlined process for managing home renovation projects.

Pro.com

Seed Round in 2014
Pro.com is a full-service remodeling general contractor operating in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, and Phoenix. The company focuses on enhancing the residential construction experience by combining the expertise of its construction professionals with advanced technology. Pro.com offers a smart pricing software that utilizes a comprehensive database and algorithms to generate accurate, detailed quotes with fixed pricing. This platform also provides mobile-friendly estimates and project management tools, allowing both Pro.com staff and homeowners to monitor project progress. By connecting homeowners with service professionals, Pro.com facilitates the booking and scheduling of home improvement services, ensuring a streamlined process for managing home renovation projects.

HomeSelfe

HomeSelfe is an innovative platform designed to assist homeowners in enhancing their energy efficiency while reducing utility costs. It offers a free, patent-pending home energy assessment app that allows users to identify ways to save money and minimize energy consumption. The platform provides personalized plans tailored to individual needs, highlights available rebates, and connects users with qualified local contractors. By focusing on these features, HomeSelfe aims to not only help homeowners lower their energy bills but also to lessen their overall environmental impact.
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