The Ordnance Survey and HM Land Registry backed startup initiative Geovation has announced the 20th cohort for its accelerator programme, which is designed to support entrepreneurs bringing property technology solutions to market.
Since it was established 15 years ago, Geovation has supported over 150 startups with a collective value of £300 million, 75% of which came through the accelerator programme.
The property technology aspect of the network is backed by HMLR, with geo technology backed by Ordnance Survey.
Lynne Nicholson, deputy director for data at HMLR, said of the latest cohort:
“We’re thrilled to welcome the latest Geovation Prop Tech cohort, consisting of innovators who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with location and property data. At HM Land Registry, we’re proud to support bold ideas that have the potential to shape the future of the property market and benefit the wider UK economy. We look forward to seeing their visions come to life.”
The latest cohort comprises six geo technology and property technology startups, ‘each tackling unique challenges through software solutions and technology to address environmental issues, streamline property transactions, and improve building management’.
The property startups are:
- Block Manager Technology: Simplifying property management with its AI-powered platform, Block Manager Technology automates maintenance, compliance, admin, and financial management. By combining land and property data with intelligent workflows and a vetted contractor marketplace, it helps owners and agents manage their buildings efficiently. Founder Robert brings extensive experience in government contracting and property management.
- Clear Chain: Revolutionising property transactions with its AI-powered platform, Clear Chain automates conveyancing steps and increases transparency across the entire chain. By extracting updates from emails and using parallel processing, Clear Chain identifies issues early and prevents deals from falling through. Founders Aidan and Rose drive this mission with their expertise in legal tech and customer service.
- MatchKey: Unifying fragmented property data into a structured, searchable platform, MatchKey’s proprietary matching engine connects over 40 datasets, improving address accuracy and enabling faster, more informed property decisions. Founders Chris and Simon bring deep industry knowledge in property investment and data analytics to transform how property data is connected and utilised.
