UPFACTOR is a technology company.
UPFACTOR has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
UPFACTOR has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
UPFACTOR is a technology company specializing in urban densification and building renovation within the real estate development sector. It offers advanced geospatial solutions, notably UPFACTOR GEOSERVICES®, a 3D GIS tool that detects the potential for building elevation and air rights exploitation. This technology automates the assessment of regulatory feasibility and construction permit processes, enabling real estate developers, co-ownership entities, social landlords, and institutional clients to create new housing or upgrade existing buildings without expanding land use. UPFACTOR’s solutions address critical urban challenges by optimizing existing urban spaces, supporting sustainable development, and facilitating housing growth in dense metropolitan areas, particularly in France.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, UPFACTOR emerged from the founders’ ambition to automate the traditionally manual and complex application of urban planning rules. The company’s founders leveraged their expertise in urban planning and technology to develop a proprietary system capable of reconstructing building morphology in 3D and integrating regulatory data to quickly validate elevation potential at specific addresses. Early traction was marked by the successful development and deployment of UPFACTOR GEOSERVICES®, which demonstrated innovation in measuring "air land"—a previously unquantified asset in urban real estate. This innovation positioned UPFACTOR as a pioneer in the intersection of urban planning, real estate development, and geospatial technology.
UPFACTOR rides the growing trend of urban densification and sustainable city development, addressing the pressing need for housing without expanding urban sprawl. The timing is critical as many metropolitan regions face housing shortages and regulatory complexities. Market forces such as increasing urban populations, regulatory pressures for sustainable development, and advances in geospatial technologies favor UPFACTOR’s growth. By enabling smarter use of existing urban space through digital automation, UPFACTOR influences the real estate ecosystem by reducing barriers to renovation and densification projects, thus supporting broader environmental and social goals.
Looking ahead, UPFACTOR is poised to expand its footprint beyond Île-de-France into other major metropolitan regions, driven by ongoing R&D to enhance its platform’s capabilities and introduce new features. Trends such as smart city initiatives, increased regulatory complexity, and demand for sustainable urban housing will shape its trajectory. UPFACTOR’s influence is likely to grow as it continues to enable developers and property managers to unlock hidden urban potential efficiently, positioning itself as a key enabler of the future urban landscape. This aligns with its founding vision of automating and innovating urban planning processes to meet contemporary challenges.
UPFACTOR has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
UPFACTOR's investors include Karista.
UPFACTOR has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in December 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2019 | $3.0M Seed | Karista |