Second Century Ventures

Second Century Ventures is a leading venture capital fund focused on innovation within the real estate sector. Backed by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), SCV leverages its vast network to support the growth of its portfolio companies. Notable investments include DocuSign, Adwerx, and Lulafit, showcasing SCV's commitment to transformative real estate technologies. SCV primarily invests in early to mid-stage companies with a focus on SaaS, big data, digital media, fintech, and business services. Their strategic approach includes a round-agnostic policy, targeting companies with strong market traction and proven product-market fit. They operate globally, with significant investments across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. SCV's unique value proposition lies in its comprehensive support system, which goes beyond financial backing to include strategic counsel and access to NAR's extensive resources. This support is exemplified by their REACH growth accelerator, designed to help startups scale within the real estate vertical. REACH has expanded internationally, with programs in Australia, Canada, and the UK. The team is led by Managing Director Mark Birschbach, who brings extensive experience from his previous roles in real estate tech startups and investment banking, and Managing Partner Dave Garland, known for his strategic advisory expertise in real estate. They are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional operations in Silicon Valley. For startups, SCV values strong teams and innovative technologies. They prefer direct introductions or well-prepared executive summaries and investor presentations to initiate contact, emphasizing their long-term commitment to fostering industry growth and technological advancement.