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Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP) is a corporate-backed accelerator focused on early-stage UrbanTech, PropTech, and ConTech startups based in Bengaluru, India. The organization operates intensive 16-week training programs that provide early-stage founders with hands-on mentorship, go-to-market strategy support, and direct pilot opportunities to scale their commercial operations. Supported primarily by real estate developer Brigade Group, the accelerator has built an alumni community of more than 80 startups, with past cohorts reporting 150% year-over-year revenue growth and 42% of participants securing external funding within twelve months of completion. The program maintains a highly selective admissions process, recently accepting just five companies from a pool of 122 applicants, evaluated by a jury featuring executives like M.R. Jaishankar and investors from Inventus Capital. The Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program was originally founded in 2016 by Nirupa Shankar.
Brigade REAP focuses on UrbanTech, specifically backing early-stage startups that are developing technology solutions for the built environment, including real estate and construction industries.
Brigade REAP is recognized as Asia's first UrbanTech accelerator and India's first real estate-focused accelerator program, highlighting its pioneering role in the region.
Brigade REAP has a portfolio that includes over 70 startups, all of which are engaged in developing technology to address challenges within the built environment.
Brigade REAP focuses on UrbanTech, specifically backing early-stage startups that are developing technology solutions for the built environment, including real estate and construction industries.
Brigade REAP is recognized as Asia's first UrbanTech accelerator and India's first real estate-focused accelerator program, highlighting its pioneering role in the region.
Brigade REAP has a portfolio that includes over 70 startups, all of which are engaged in developing technology to address challenges within the built environment.
Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP) has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Seed in Padcare Labs in February 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Padcare Labs | $3.0M Seed | Rainmatter Capital, Zerodha | 3I Partners, 3one4 Capital, Lavni Ventures, PKRBCV Shroff Trust |
Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP) operates as an UrbanTech accelerator, specifically targeting the built environment sector. Launched in 2016, it holds the distinction of being Asia's first UrbanTech accelerator and India's first program dedicated to real estate technology. The organization is based in Bengaluru, India.
The accelerator's core objective is to support early-stage startups that are developing innovative solutions for the future of the built environment. This encompasses a broad range of areas within real estate and construction, with a focus on making technological innovations both scalable and ready for investment.
Brigade REAP actively works to identify and nurture companies that can address existing challenges within the real estate ecosystem. Its mission emphasizes creating impactful solutions through technology, thereby contributing to the modernization and efficiency of the industry.
Since its inception, Brigade REAP has built a substantial portfolio, comprising over 70 startups. These companies are engaged in developing technologies designed to tackle various issues and opportunities within the built environment sector.
In addition to its acceleration activities, Brigade REAP also functions as an investment firm. It has made 11 investments into early-stage companies, further supporting the growth and development of UrbanTech and real estate technology startups.
