At Parker89, we invest in and support entrepreneurs reimagining residential and commercial real estate. From tech-enabled brokerages to mortgage software to fractional home ownership, we believe that the future of real estate will be built upon new technologies and business models that make the transfer of property simpler and more seamless.
As the venture capital arm of First American Financial, we’re in a unique position to leverage the balance sheet, network and assets of one of the most influential companies in real estate to accelerate our partners’ growth.
We believe first and foremost in the potential of great founders. Our name is testament: an homage to C.E. Parker, First American’s own founder, who in 1889 dreamed of a more certain and secure transaction.
Offerpad buys homes from sellers, providing a cash offer in less than 24 hours.
Orchard is an end-to-end digital platform for buying and selling homes.
Side is a tech-driven real estate brokerage for top producing agents.
Roofstock offers an online property investment marketplace for single family homes.
Notarize offers remote online notarization software enabling virtual closings.
Sundae is a marketplace for homeowners looking to sell their house as-is to investors.
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Lev is a commercial real estate financing business built for the 21st century.
Flyhomes offers a human-centered, tech-driven home buying experience.
Knock enables consumers to buy a new home before selling their existing home.
Properly is a tech-driven real estate brokerage for the Canadian market.
Welcome Homes allows home buyers to purchase a semi-custom, new home for an all-in, guaranteed price.
Landed provides down payment assistance to essential professionals.
Tomo is a mortgage originator focused exclusively on purchase transactions.
Paul serves as both a Managing Director at Parker89 as well as the Chief Innovation Officer for First American. He was previously a member of the founding team at Endpoint, a mobile first Title and Escrow Company, and was a Partner at BCG Digital Ventures where he built and launched venture backed companies with the world's largest corporations. Acting as GM, Paul launched five companies, across three continents, spanning Insurance, Financial Services and Real Estate. Before that he advised Fortune 100 companies on Corporate Strategy, M&A and Digital Transformation for BCG.
Paul holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Cambridge and undergraduate and graduate degrees in Pharmacology and Economics. As an Englishman in LA, Paul maintains his status to work in the US courtesy of his wonderful wife, Emily. When not working, they spend the majority of their time looking after their two puppies, Poppy and Alfie.
If you think you’d be a great fit for Parker89’s support, please send us an email.
