Capitalize.io, an AI-based platform that transforms data into deals, has officially launched to the public and completed its seed funding round with support from investors such as Lerer Hippeau and Sway Ventures. These investors previously backed co-founder Luke Morris’s earlier venture, Crexi, demonstrating their continued confidence in his vision for the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector.
The launch is timely, as over $3 trillion in loans will mature in the next three years during a time of rising interest rates and tighter credit markets. Capitalize offers an AI-first approach that helps brokers and lenders stay competitive.
The platform’s flagship product is the most advanced tool for finding real borrower and lender information. By using proprietary AI to compile and organize data, Capitalize delivers real-time contact details quickly and cost-effectively.
Brokers can easily identify lenders and source capital, while lenders can benchmark competition and access active deal flow. In just four months of monetization, Capitalize has signed over 200 paying clients and is projected to exceed $1 million in annual recurring revenue by year-end.
Co-founder Soren Craig leads the development of the AI engine for skip tracing and data enrichment, operating from Newport Beach and Los Angeles to serve brokers and lenders nationwide.
KEY QUOTES:
“Trillions in CRE debt are coming due, and the industry is still using outdated tools to move capital. That disconnect is freezing development, delaying capital, and slowing down the entire industry. Capitalize brings modern infrastructure to an industry that desperately needs it—and it’s exactly the kind of purpose-built, founder-led platform we like to back.”
Ben Lerer, Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau
“CRE finance data has always been out there—but it’s often delayed, buried in PDFs, or just hard to use. With AI, we finally have the ability to pull it all together and make it actionable. Capitalize gives brokers and lenders a first-mover advantage—spotting refis, distress, and lender activity before the rest of the market catches on.”
Luke Morris
“Commercial real estate is facing a historic credit crunch, with trillions in debt coming due and few scalable tools to navigate the chaos. Capitalize is launching at exactly the right time. Luke deeply understands the nuances of CRE market dynamics, and he’s built a platform that turns data into clarity for brokers and lenders when they need it most.”
Brian Nugent, Founding General Partner at Sway Ventures
