1Sharpe Ventures

1Sharpe Ventures is an Oakland-based early-stage venture firm launched in 2021 as the venture arm of 1Sharpe Capital, an institutional asset manager overseeing more than $2.5 billion in real estate equity and credit. Co-founded by Roofstock co-founder Gregor Watson and real estate investor Rob Bloemker, the firm focuses on proptech and the technologies reshaping how real estate is financed, operated, and understood. 1Sharpe closed its inaugural $90 million fund in May 2022 and writes checks of $500,000 to $2 million, leading rounds from pre-seed to Series A. Its investments span three themes: financial transactions and access to capital, real estate human capital, and data and intelligence. Notable portfolio companies include Divvy Homes, Roofstock, Sundae, Casafari, Mynd, and Hippo Insurance. The firm invests globally, backing companies across the United States, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Mexico, and Brazil in fintech, proptech, construction tech, and climate. Its team includes Managing Partner Gregor Watson, co-founder Rob Bloemker, Principal Ginny Miller, and Head of Capital Markets Feng Wang, with Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace serving as an advisor.