Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS®, is proud to announce the five companies selected for the 2026 REACH Australia and New Zealand scale-up program.
Now entering its seventh year, REACH Australia and New Zealand continues to strengthen its position as the longest-running REACH program outside the United States.
Since launching in 2019, the program has become a cornerstone initiative for technology companies seeking to accelerate growth, refine product-market fit, and expand into global markets.
The 2026 cohort represents a diverse cross-section of the real estate technology ecosystem, spanning recruitment, CRM innovation, parking management, field service software, and AI-driven automation.
“We are excited to welcome this year’s cohort into the REACH Australia and New Zealand program. Each of these companies brings a clear vision, strong execution capability, and technology designed to solve real industry challenges. Our role is to help them sharpen their strategy, deepen industry alignment, and unlock opportunities both locally and globally.” — Peter Schravemade, Managing Partner, REACH Australia and New Zealand.
The REACH program continues to play a pivotal role in advancing innovation across Australia and New Zealand, supported by strong relationships with peak real estate bodies, industry partners, and global REACH programs across the UK, MENA, Israel and North America.
“With active investments in more than 50 companies, REACH Australia and New Zealand has demonstrated the power of connecting high-potential technology companies with real estate leaders and global markets. The 2026 cohort reflects our ongoing commitment to identifying scalable solutions that strengthen the industry at every level.” — Dave Garland, Managing Partner, Second Century Ventures
The Companies Selected for the 2026 REACH Australia and New Zealand Program:
Recruit RE
A recruitment platform purpose-built for the real estate industry, connecting agencies with high-quality talent through a streamlined, industry-focused hiring process.
URL:http://www.recruitre.com.au/
Crayons CRM
A modern CRM platform designed specifically for real estate professionals, helping agencies manage relationships, automate workflows, and drive performance with data-driven insights.
URL:https://www.crayonscrm.com.au/
ParkBooker
A dedicated booking marketplace for Holiday and Caravan Parks, built to make discovering and booking parks as easy as booking a hotel.
URL: http://www.parkbooker.com/
Arosoftware
An Australian-owned real estate CRM, marketing and website platform built by agents for agents, delivering an integrated system that helps agencies streamline operations, strengthen their brand and grow market share with confidence.
URL:https://www.arosoftware.com/
Zapiio
A professional collaboration and intelligence platform that streamlines workflows, connects teams, and optimises client outcomes across property and adjacent industries.
URL:https://zapiio.io/
The 2026 cohort will formally commence the program at the annual REACH Genesis Conference March 21st, where they will connect with mentors, real estate executives, investors, industry influencers, and alumni founders across the broader REACH Global network.
Through its event-driven structure, targeted mentorship, and global exposure, REACH Australia and New Zealand continues to support companies as they scale sustainably and expand beyond domestic markets.
For further information about REACH Australia and New Zealand and how to get involved, visit:
https://www.reachanz.com/apply
About Second Century Ventures & REACH
Second Century Ventures (SCV) is the most active global venture fund in real estate technology. Backed by the National Association of REALTORS®, SCV leverages the support of a global community of real estate practitioners, including owners, operators, developers, brokers and industry executives to help technology companies scale. SCV operates REACH, the number one real estate scale‑up program, with operations across the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Latin America, and the Middle East.
For more on REACH, visit:
https://www.reachanz.com
About the National Association of Realtors®Â
As America’s largest trade association, the National Association of Realtors® is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. The term Realtor® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
