“Proptech: Modernizing the world’s biggest industry. Climate Tech: Solving the world’s biggest problem.” I. Why Did Fifth Wall Launch a Climate Fund? Because Climate Change Is The World’s Biggest Problem, and Real Estate is Climate Change’s Biggest Contributor Real estate is the single biggest industry lever the world can turn…

Including How the Conference Ushered in the Biggest Change in Corporate Reporting Since the 1930s — While outcomes from COP26 fell short of its all-or-nothing expectations (the conference had been dubbed “the last best hope” for the climate), Glasgow still gave way to some breakthrough agreements and a defined set of rules on carbon markets. Week two also marked the gathering’s first ever Cities, Regions, and…

This week, I presented at COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland — widely-recognized as the most important climate conference of the year. While it might feel as though momentum behind climate action is at an all-time high these days, it’s important to remain cognizant of reality: despite…

Today I’m thrilled to be able to announce that Fifth Wall Acquisition Corp. I (NASDAQ: FWAA), a SPAC sponsored by an affiliate of Fifth Wall, will be merging with SmartRent, the category-leading Smart Home automation platform for the residential industry, in a deal that values the combined entity at $2.2…

We are excited to announce that Ivanhoé Cambridge has committed US$85 million across four Fifth Wall funds focused on Climate Tech, Retail, and Real Estate Technology in North America and Europe. Ivanhoé Cambridge’s multi-product investment demonstrates the company’s commitment to accelerating technology adoption and innovation across its ~US$50 billion /…

A few weeks ago, we announced that Fifth Wall had become a Certified B Corporation. Fifth Wall is now one of the largest venture firms to achieve this accreditation, and it’s something about which we’re really proud. Since that announcement, we’ve received an overwhelming show of support from the venture…

Fifty-two million people — one in four Americans — work in retail, making the retail industry the largest private sector employer in the United States¹. While essential retail businesses like grocery stores and pharmacies remain open, the rest of the retail industry from food and beverages to clothing, furniture and…

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You may have seen this watershed post from Jeff Bezos earlier this week. It was big. It was heavy. It was dramatic. …