Our Approach
We value creativity, collaboration and transparency.
We recognize that every problem – and team – is unique, and that divergent thinking is paramount to the success of any new venture. And, when creativity is coupled with collaboration, we see exponential impact. However, the creative process can be messy. Bumps, pivots, twists and turns are inevitable. That’s why we stand by our entrepreneurs through good and bad, as true partners. Our ask is transparency. We believe that challenges are best tackled head-on, and with access to actionable information. By working together, we can achieve the impossible.
Key Areas of Focus
We don’t believe in setting limits. For us, PropTech encompasses everything to do with where and how we live, and where and how we work. Relevant ideas can be as abstract as mapping airspace for last mile drone delivery, to as fundamental as improving transparency in securing a mortgage. We want to find companies with the potential to make life simpler, more sustainable, more comfortable and more affordable for people. The following areas of interest represent a starting point for our portfolio.
Construction technology
Building management systems
Investing and financing alternatives
Property management tools
Data analytics
Machine learning and AI
Land information systems
Space sharing and co-working
VR/AR tools
Novel building materials
Modular construction
Real estate agent services
CleanTech (commercial and residential)
How we make it happen
Connecting and collaborating
Above all else, we are a partner. Our partnership can be leveraged as much or as little as our entrepreneurs need. We have an extensive network within the venture, capital markets and real estate communities that can help open doors across North America. Further, our affiliation with Hopewell® represents an immediate sales opportunity. Hopewell® is looking for opportunities’ to be an early adopter of tools and technologies across its various business lines, and is willing to provide real-time feedback to help facilitate product improvement and refinement.
One of our first investments, Virtuo, is an AI-assisted moving concierge company that eliminates the friction of moving into and setting-up a new home. Hopewell’s homebuilding division was one of the first major builders in Alberta to bundle this service into its sales process, and the collaboration between the two companies has helped refine Virtuo’s roadmap.
Working with Groundbreak™ has been a great experience. They are experts in the space and dialed into key networks. The team have been supportive and collaborative from start to finish, which has been very refreshing! I highly recommend working with the Groundbreak™ team.
- Casey Kachur, Virtuo CEO