RET Ventures Launches AI-Native Multifamily Accelerator

RET Ventures has launched its first AI-native accelerator focused on early-stage proptech startups in the multifamily sector. The first cohort includes Brightplace, an AI apartment search platform, and LeasingAI, which uses AI to improve apartment visibility across generative search engines.

RET Ventures expects four additional AI-focused leasing and marketing startups to join the initial cohort on a rolling basis. The accelerator is positioned around AI-native go-to-market and discovery workflows as generative engine optimization becomes more prominent than legacy SEO.