Takeem has secured strategic backing from Second Century Ventures through the REACH Middle East accelerator, marking a significant milestone for the region’s growing real estate technology ecosystem.
UAE based proptech startup Takeem has secured strategic backing from Second Century Ventures through the REACH Middle East accelerator, underscoring the continued acceleration of real estate technology investment across the Gulf. The move places the young company within a global proptech investment network tied to the venture arm of the National Association of Realtors, one of the world’s largest real estate trade bodies, further signaling international confidence in innovation emerging from the region.
Founded by Rakesh Mavath and Pooja Vithlani, Takeem is building infrastructure designed to address structural inefficiencies in rental markets. The platform leverages risk assessment models and rental guarantee mechanisms to support landlords in reducing default exposure while improving income predictability. At the same time, it aims to broaden access for tenants who may otherwise face barriers in competitive residential markets. The company operates from the United Arab Emirates, where rapid urban development and a strong expatriate population have created one of the region’s most active leasing environments.
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors, operates globally with a focus on high growth technology companies serving the real estate value chain. Through its REACH accelerator programs in North America, Latin America, and now the Middle East, the firm provides portfolio companies with structured mentorship, industry access, and capital support. According to information published on the official National Association of Realtors website, the REACH program has supported dozens of proptech startups worldwide, several of which have expanded internationally or formed enterprise partnerships with large brokerages and property operators.
The expansion of REACH into the Gulf comes amid growing momentum for proptech across cities such as Dubai, where digital transformation strategies and regulatory modernization have encouraged adoption of smart property management systems, transaction platforms, and data analytics tools. According to publicly available market research from firms including CB Insights and PitchBook, global proptech funding has remained a multi billion dollar segment despite cyclical investment patterns, with venture capital increasingly focused on scalable, asset light and SaaS driven business models.
Comparable companies in North America and Europe operating in rental risk assessment, property management automation, and leasing digitization have demonstrated recurring revenue growth tied to subscription based software offerings. Several startups within the global REACH portfolio have reported international expansion following participation in the program, reflecting the accelerator’s track record in connecting early-stage companies with enterprise real estate networks.
For Takeem, inclusion in REACH Middle East provides not only capital but also access to a global ecosystem of real estate professionals aligned with the National Association of Realtors’ network. The development reflects the broader integration of Gulf based startups into international venture platforms and highlights the increasing sophistication of the region’s property technology landscape. As rental markets across major urban centers continue to evolve, technology enabled risk management and operational efficiency tools remain central to investor focus within the real estate sector.
