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The 275% Funding Surge in AI Buildings: What the Capital Signal Tells Us About Vendor Credibility

PropTech equity funding hit $1.7B in January 2026 alone — a 176% year-over-year jump per Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation tracking. AI-building specific funding has run at roughly 275% of its 2024 baseline through the first quarter.

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