Algoma, an AI-native real estate development platform that helps developers turn an address into a deal, announced it has raised $2.3 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Zacua Ventures, with participation from SOSV, Iron Prairie Ventures, DOMiNO Ventures, Compose VC and a network of angel investors across AI, construction, and real estate.
As part of a commitment to driving innovation in sustainable and efficient construction, Algoma was also selected for two grants from two competitive initiatives, NYC Mass Timber Studio, led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and the Georgia Mass Timber Accelerator, organized by the Georgia Forestry Foundation.
What Algoma does: Algoma’s software accelerates real estate developers’ decision-making by offering site feasibility in minutes. And by combining market intelligence, zoning analysis, capacity calculations, construction cost data, and pro forma modeling, Algoma gives developers the confidence to make go/no-go decisions faster and at a fraction of the typical cost.
Algoma is intentionally focusing, in the near term, on a frequently overlooked segment: small and mid-sized developers. And these are the teams behind urban infill projects, mixed-use developments, affordable housing, and workforce housing, the true backbone of city-building across America.
The Algoma platform includes:
– Instant zoning analysis
– Market intelligence
– Site-specific design massing
– Unit mix and layouts
– Pro forma generation
– Visualization for investors and agencies
What the funding will be used for: Algoma plans to use the funds to expand its engineering team, enrich its product suite, and advance its web platform.
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“We invested in Algoma because they’re solving a foundational problem in the built environment, bringing speed, structure, and confidence to site selection and feasibility. Their platform empowers developers and contractors to make smarter decisions earlier, and we believe it will become an essential part of how the industry evaluates and executes new projects.”
Vivin Hegde, General Partner at Zacua Ventures
“Our team understands the complexity of site analysis firsthand given we have spent our careers navigating it, zoning codes are buried in PDFs, developers rely on dozens of consultants, and they spend thousands of dollars and weeks, if not months, just figuring out if a site is viable. They try to stitch together spreadsheets, email threads, and rough pro formas, only to find that the opportunity has already passed by the time they reach a decision. That’s why we built Algoma: to bring the speed, clarity, and intelligence that today’s developers deserve.”
Josef Bromovsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Algoma
“We’re giving real estate developers superpowers, helping them get investor-ready presentations in just a few days. By democratizing feasibility studies, we are enabling developers to move faster, evaluate more deals, and make better decisions with less risk. The result is more projects breaking ground, and more housing entering the pipeline.”
Seyfihan Usarer, Co-Founder and COO of Algoma
“Real estate has long been an antiquated industry, slow to change and reliant on ‘back of the envelope’ calculations. We knew there was a better way. By deeply engaging with our users and building around their specific needs, we’ve focused our product on the real pain points, reducing risk for developers and earning trust in the process. That’s how we’re building long-term loyalty for Algoma.”
Kyle MertensMeyer, Co-Founder and CPO of Algoma
