✍️ By Debbie Balfour | WBN News | July 4, 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor.

Venture capital is pouring into PropTech, and BC is benefiting. Investors are backing startups that aim to redefine real estate—whether it’s AI-driven valuation, blockchain tokenization, or smart building tech. In recent years, Langley, Abbotsford, and the Okanagan have seen a steady rise in regional venture funding, bringing fresh solutions to traditional real estate challenges.

Homegrown BC Startups to Watch

Local entrepreneurial teams are emerging with cutting-edge offerings:

  • AI appraisal platforms that generate home valuations within minutes.
  • Blockchain-focused firms are making property ownership more accessible.
  • Digital twin developers are optimizing energy and maintenance for commercial and residential buildings.
  • Smart construction companies are integrating IoT sensors into new builds.

These startups are attracting major VC players, including those from Vancouver, Toronto, and Silicon Valley, propelling BC to the forefront of real estate innovation.

Driving Growth from Fraser Valley to Okanagan

Investment follows opportunity. As tech-enabled platforms prove their worth in Langley suburbs, Abbotsford logistics centers, and Okanagan winery offices, capital continues to flow. These successes attract further funding, creating a self-reinforcing ecosystem that benefits local developers, agents, and investors.

Collaboration with Traditional Real Estate

PropTech startups are forging partnerships with realty firms, municipalities, and universities. They pilot smart buildings in Surrey's new developments, trial blockchain-based fractional ownership in Abbotsford plazas, and deploy digital twins across Okanagan hospitality properties—melding new tech with real-world assets.

The Road Ahead

While the VC boom is unlocking potential, challenges like regulatory compliance and scale remain. However, with government support, university incubators, and investor enthusiasm, BC’s PropTech ecosystem is set for sustained growth, positioning the province as a leader in real estate technology.

Debbie Balfour | Real Estate Investing Success Coach + Podcast Host
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