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Huspy Raises $37 Million To Accelerate Expansion Across EMEA

The company wants to use the funds to invest in technology development, expand into new markets across Europe, and boost growth in regions where it already operates.

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2 years ago

June 23, 2022

David Morelo

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PropTech startup Huspy has just raised $37 million in a Series A funding led by Sequoia Capital India.

Also participating in the round of venture capital financing were California-headquartered venture capital firms Founders Fund, Fifth Wall, and Chimera Capital, which joined returning investors Breyer Capital, BY Venture Partners, COTU, VentureFriends, and Venture Souq.

The company wants to use the funds to invest in technology development, expand into new markets across Europe, and boost growth in regions where it already operates.

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“In just under two years, Huspy has grown to become one of the largest property platforms, facilitating billions of dollars in volume. Today, we’re humbled to partner with global and regional investors, and we look forward to working together to reshape the world’s largest asset class,” said Jad Antoun, co-founder & CEO of Huspy.

Launched in 2020, Huspy strives to streamline the home buying experience by creating a modern platform connecting home buyers with leading property agents and trusted financial institutions.

It took Huspy just one year of operations to become the leading mortgage provider in the United Arab Emirates, with an annual run rate of more than 1 billion USD.

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The startup has successfully recruited talent from some of the world’s top tech companies, including Compass, Gympass, Loft, Loggi, Microsoft, Quinto Andar, SumUp, and Uber. It also employs a team of brokers with over 20 years of experience working for banks like Emirates NBD, RAKBANK, ADIB, and DIB.

“In a short span of time, the company has demonstrated its strong value proposition for the real estate ecosystem and has become the market leader in mortgage broking in the UAE with healthy unit economics,” commented GV Ravishankar, MD, Sequoia India.

The PropTech market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.8% between 2022-2032 as startups and incumbent real estate companies use modern technology to make the home buying experience less stressful.

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Samsung Smart Glasses Teased For January, Software Reveal Imminent

According to Korean sources, the new wearable will launch alongside the Galaxy S25, with the accompanying software platform unveiled this December.

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2 days ago

December 4, 2024

Nour Nasir

samsung smart glasses teased for january software reveal imminent

Samsung appears poised to introduce its highly anticipated smart glasses in January 2025, alongside the launch of the Galaxy S25. According to sources in Korea, the company will first reveal the accompanying software platform later this month.

As per a report from Yonhap News, Samsung’s unveiling strategy for the smart glasses echoes its approach with the Galaxy Ring earlier this year. The January showcase won’t constitute a full product launch but will likely feature teaser visuals at the Galaxy S25 event. A more detailed rollout could follow in subsequent months.

Just in: Samsung is set to unveil a prototype of its augmented reality (AR) glasses, currently in development, during the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event early next year, likely in the form of videos or images.

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The Galaxy Ring, for example, debuted in January via a short presentation during Samsung’s Unpacked event. The full product unveiling came later at MWC in February, and the final release followed in July. Samsung seems to be adopting a similar phased approach with its smart glasses, which are expected to hit the market in the third quarter of 2025.

A Collaborative Software Effort

Samsung’s partnership with Google has played a key role in developing the smart glasses’ software. This collaboration was first announced in February 2023, with the device set to run on an Android-based platform. In July, the companies reiterated their plans to deliver an extended reality (XR) platform by the end of the year. The software specifics for the XR device are expected to be unveiled before the end of December.

Reports suggest that the smart glasses will resemble Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in functionality. They won’t include a display but will weigh approximately 50 grams, emphasizing a lightweight, user-friendly design.

Feature Set And Compatibility

The glasses are rumored to integrate Google’s Gemini technology, alongside features like gesture recognition and potential payment capabilities. Samsung aims to create a seamless user experience by integrating the glasses with its broader Galaxy ecosystem, starting with the Galaxy S25, slated for release on January 22.