Proptech startup Livsee has announced an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. Led by founder Andrea M. Taylor, Livsee is tackling long-standing challenges in multifamily leasing and lead management with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered marketing solutions.
Funding will accelerate product development as Livsee moves into its beta phase. Key initiatives include expanding the AI-powered chat engine, securing key data integration, refining lead-matching capabilities, and investing in cybersecurity to optimize the entire rental journey. By leveraging AI and first-party data, Livsee will empower multifamily operators with the tools to nurture leads at any stage, streamline leasing, and unlock new revenue opportunities.
The funding round includes VC 414, an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Milwaukee. Additional participants include Michigan-based Ann Arbor SPARK Capital, Michigan Rise, Exit Quotient Ventures, and a group of strategic investors including principals William Wojdak of Genesis Credit Management, Girish Gehani of Trilogy Real Estate Group, and Todd Butler of Sentral.
"We were excited to invest in Livsee’s potential to set a new industry standard. This company can redefine the multifamily real estate landscape by increasing occupancy, while empowering prospective residents to secure the highest quality home within their budget,” says Jennifer Abele, VC 414 managing partner. “In Andrea, we found deep industry expertise and an exceptionally dynamic leader with vision, integrity, and the ability to turn innovation into impact for Livsee’s customers.”
Taylor, having worked both as a multifamily operator and as an in-house innovator building technology to improve the renter experience, has seen firsthand how traditional lead nurturing and pricing models create friction for both operators and renters, an issue Livsee is hoping to solve with a smarter, more transparent approach.
“Andrea is a great example of the type of high-caliber founders we love to see building companies here in Michigan,” says Calvin VanderWal, venture associate with Michigan Rise, a subsidiary of the Michigan State University Research Foundation. “Leveraging her extensive experience in multifamily real estate and proptech, Livsee is well positioned to become the new standard for apartment searching and lead management.”
"As a Michigan State University graduate, with a business located in Ann Arbor, I couldn’t be more thrilled that our initial backing is from exclusively Midwest venture firms,” Taylor says. “This funding isn’t just a milestone for Livsee; it’s proof that the Midwest is ready to bet on big ideas."
In addition to investment, the Ann Arbor SPARK Startup Acceleration program has provided important access to resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to navigate early-stage challenges and accelerate the growth of Livsee. “Their belief in our vision and commitment to connecting us to the resources we needed, were critical to building a strong foundation and reaching this point in our journey,” Taylor said.
