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Lab Ventures

[LAB Ventures](https://www.labventures.co/about) is a [VC Fund](https://www.labventures.co/proptech-fund-investors) and [Startup Studio](https://www.labventures.co/studio) dedicated to accelerating early-stage real estate and construction technology companies.

Miami, FL, USA

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Description

LAB Ventures is a Miami-based venture capital firm and venture studio that specializes in the PropTech (Property Technology) and ConTech (Construction Technology) sectors. Operating out of "The LAB Miami" in the Wynwood Arts District, the firm acts as a bridge between technology startups and the traditional real estate and construction industries.
  • Pre-Seed & Seed: This is the firm’s primary investment window. They often act as the first institutional "professional" check for a startup. LAB Ventures - Portfolio
  • Venture Studio: They also engage in "venture building," where they co-create companies from scratch with entrepreneurs, providing the initial capital and an internal team to reach an MVP.
  • Method: Founders can submit their pitch materials directly through the LAB Ventures Startup Portal or via professional referrals from the Miami tech ecosystem.
  • Materials: A standard pitch deck is required, with a heavy emphasis on how the technology solves a specific pain point for real estate owners, developers, or construction firms.
  • Rolling Fund: Because they utilize an AngelList-powered rolling fund, they accept and review applications continuously rather than in fixed batches.
  • FORE 2026: Their flagship event, the Future of Real Estate (FORE) Summit, is scheduled for May 2026 in Miami and features a major startup pitch competition for early-stage PropTech firms.
  • Rolling Basis: LAB Ventures evaluates and invests in companies year-round.

Eligibility

  • Sectors: PropTech, ConTech, FinTech (as it relates to real estate), and Sustainability (ClimateTech for buildings).
  • Geography: While they have a global outlook, they prioritize startups that can scale in the United States and Latin America, with a strong operational hub in Florida.
  • Stage: Startups should have a functional prototype or MVP and be ready for commercial validation.

Process

  1. Direct Screening: The investment team reviews submissions for sector alignment (PropTech/ConTech).
  2. Strategic Vetting: Since many of the fund’s LPs (Limited Partners) are major real estate developers, the due diligence often involves a "commercial litmus test" where the startup's product is evaluated by potential enterprise customers.
  3. Customer Matchmaking: Post-investment, the firm actively introduces portfolio companies to their network of real estate and construction LPs for pilot programs and commercial contracts.
  4. Hands-On Studio Support: For studio-born companies, LAB Ventures provides 6–12 months of intensive support in product development, marketing, and legal structuring.

What an Applicant can Obtain

  1. Sector-Specific Capital: Funding from a firm that understands the long sales cycles of the real estate industry.
  2. PropTech Network: Access to the Future of Real Estate (FORE) summit and network, which connects startups to hundreds of real estate executives.
  3. Beta Testing Grounds: Direct opportunities to pilot technology with the firm’s strategic real estate partners.
  4. Operational Resources: Assistance with recruiting, sales strategy, and preparing the company for a Series A raise.