Managing multiple residential units involves juggling a wide range of administrative tasks—from handling rent payments and compliance checks to managing legal documentation and energy monitoring. SCALARA, a PropTech firm based in Brühl, is working to reduce this burden through a single digital platform that integrates legal, financial, and operational tools.
SCALARA has secured €3 million in funding from BfW Bank to further develop its software platform. The investment includes a direct capital injection as well as the acquisition of €1.5 million in shares from existing investors. This marks BfW Bank’s first investment in a PropTech company and reflects its growing interest in digitising the real estate finance sector.
Alongside this, existing backers such as BeyondBuild, Bauwens, and neoteq ventures converted approximately €2 million in convertible loans, demonstrating continued support for SCALARA’s platform and long-term strategy.
The capital will be used to expand SCALARA’s features, especially those that simplify banking and compliance tasks for property managers. Planned updates include embedded banking tools, fully digital application processes, and automated payment tracking—all designed to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
These integrations aim to eliminate the need for multiple platforms or data transfers, enabling property managers to handle processes such as rent adjustments, deposit management, and tenant onboarding from a single interface.
SCALARA’s platform is developed by a team with expertise in law, real estate, and software development. Co-founder and CEO Shari Heep brings a background in legal operations and property management, having previously worked at FOCUS Immobilienverwaltung GmbH. Her understanding of Germany’s legal frameworks—particularly regulations such as the Building Energy Act (GEG)—has shaped SCALARA’s compliance-first approach.
The software offers tools for accounting, communication, digital signatures, and regulatory tracking, which are becoming increasingly important as property laws evolve and administrative demands rise.
According to BfW Bank CEO Mark Müller, the decision to invest in SCALARA was based on the platform’s ability to deliver technical efficiency while meeting legal standards. As demand for end-to-end digital solutions grows in the housing sector, collaborations like this suggest increased alignment between PropTech firms and financial institutions.
SCALARA operates alongside other property management platforms such as Casavi, Facilio, and EverReal. However, its distinguishing feature lies in the integration of banking-grade tools and legal functionality. Automated transaction matching and embedded financial services are not yet standard across the industry, giving SCALARA a unique position in the German market.
The company remains privately held and owner-managed, allowing it to focus on long-term growth and maintain product independence.
As Germany’s real estate sector adjusts to tightening regulations and staffing shortages, demand for integrated digital solutions is expected to rise. SCALARA plans to expand its offerings in the coming year, further investing in automation and legal precision.
The funding round also reflects a broader trend in the PropTech sector—growing collaboration between financial and technology providers. SCALARA appears positioned to contribute meaningfully to this shift by offering tools that simplify property management while ensuring compliance with evolving legal standards.
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