Fundraising advisory for real estate startups

Raising capital in real estate isn't just about growth; it's about alignment

Alignment between your innovation and the rules that govern the sector. Between how your model scales and how investors assess risk. Between vision, valuation, and governance.

At dups, we help real estate and proptech founders raise smarter. Our legal and financial advisors work as one team to structure your round, prepare your investor materials, and close with speed and clarity. You focus on building; we make sure your deal is built right.

Why real estate fundraising is different

Unlike pure tech verticals, real estate startups operate in a hybrid world. You're innovating in a regulated environment where asset ownership, compliance, and financial structure can't be separated. Investors expect solid governance, clean documentation, and scalable revenue mechanics. A brilliant product isn't enough; you need a structure that inspires trust.

That's where we come in. We turn complex real estate frameworks into clear, investable opportunities. From SPV setup to investor negotiation, we make sure every element of your fundraising reflects both innovation and discipline.

A structured approach to capital raising

1. Strategy and preparation

Every fundraising story starts with a foundation. We begin by understanding your model (whether it's SaaS, marketplace, data-driven or asset-backed) and by mapping the right capital structure for your stage. Together, we define how much to raise, under what terms, and from which type of investor.

2. Investor materials and readiness

Once the strategy is clear, we prepare your materials: valuation models, investor decks, and financial projections that tell a credible story. We also review your legal readiness (governance, IP, and regulatory compliance) so that due diligence won't slow you down.

3. Negotiation and modeling

When investors are engaged, we handle the negotiation of term sheets, model the dilution impact, and align your governance with investor expectations. Every decision is translated into numbers, so you know exactly what each clause means for your control and your exit.

4. Documentation and closing

Finally, we coordinate the closing. Our legal and financial teams manage the documentation, align SPVs if needed, and ensure your round closes cleanly and efficiently. One team, one process, zero friction.

Who we work with

We support founders and leadership teams across the real estate innovation spectrum, from early-stage proptech startups to growth-stage companies managing cross-border assets. Some digitalize transactions. Others build SaaS solutions for asset managers, or data platforms for developers and brokers. We also advise hybrid models that combine technology with tangible real estate assets, often involving SPVs or co-investment structures.

In every case, our goal is the same: help you raise capital without losing the agility and control that made your startup valuable in the first place.

What makes dups different

Most advisors approach fundraising from either a legal or a financial perspective. We don't separate the two. At dups, both disciplines work together from day one, so your term sheet, valuation, and governance evolve as one.

We understand regulated industries and capital-intensive models. Our experience with proptech, infrastructure, and asset-backed startups gives us a unique understanding of what investors in your space expect. And because we operate across Europe, we ensure your structure meets both local compliance standards and international investor expectations.

Our approach is pragmatic, not bureaucratic. We keep your deal moving, your story credible, and your structure investor-ready, without unnecessary complexity.

Deliverables you can expect

When we work with you, we deliver more than documents; we deliver structure. You'll receive a tailored fundraising strategy, a financial model aligned with your growth assumptions, a reviewed or negotiated term sheet, and clean, compliant legal documentation. We also coordinate SPV creation, if your deal involves asset holding or shared ownership, and manage the closing process from start to finish.

Everything we produce serves one purpose: to make your fundraising faster, safer, and smarter.