CHICAGO (February 17, 2026) – Second Century Ventures (SCV), the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS®, today announced a strategic partnership with Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES), the technology arm supporting real estate transformation across Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, ADGM and other UAE partners. SCV operates REACH, the world’s leading real estate technology scale up program for companies delivering innovation across the global property ecosystem. This alliance formalizes SCV’s role as a strategic innovation partner within one of the world’s fastest growing real estate economies.
The announcement follows the official launch of the inaugural REACH Middle East cohort, a group of high growth companies from across the region selected to drive innovation across the real estate value chain. Together, the debut of this cohort and the alliance with ADRES marks a major acceleration of SCV’s presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as the region advances more than $3 trillion in giga projects and large scale urban developments.
Under the partnership with ADRES, SCV may serve as a strategic advisor to future innovation forums or initiatives, helping guide the selection and deployment of technologies supporting smart city infrastructure and next generation urban development. The collaboration explores the potential creation of controlled pilot environments designed to fast track the adoption of advanced solutions—such as digital twins, AI driven valuation tools, and other frontier technologies—providing SCV portfolio companies with a unique environment to test, scale, and localize their offerings across the MENA region.
“Second Century Ventures has always been focused on defining the future of the world’s largest asset class,” said Dave Garland, Managing Partner of Second Century Ventures and REACH. “Our alliance with ADRES is a powerful expression of that mission. By building a bridge between our global portfolio and Abu Dhabi’s visionary leadership, we are opening a significant new market for our companies while supporting the UAE’s digital transformation agenda. We are not just watching the future of real estate unfold in the Middle East—we are helping to design and deliver it.”
“To achieve our ambitions for digital excellence and urban efficiency, we need partners who truly understand the global pulse of innovation,” said Moath Maqbol, General Manager of ADRES. “Second Century Ventures brings unmatched domain expertise and a proven record of identifying technologies that create real value. We look forward to working closely with their team and portfolio companies to import, adapt, and implement solutions that will drive measurable benefits for investors, developers, government stakeholders, and residents across the region.”
About Second Century Ventures & REACH
Second Century Ventures (SCV) is the most active global venture fund in real estate technology. Backed by the National Association of REALTORS®, SCV leverages the support of a global community of real estate practitioners, including owners, operators, developers, brokers and industry executives to help technology companies scale. SCV operates REACH, the number one real estate scale up program, with operations across the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Latin America, and the Middle East.
About the National Association of REALTORS®
The National Association of REALTORS® is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. For free consumer guides about navigating the homebuying and selling transaction processes – from written buyer agreements to negotiating compensation – visit facts.realtor.
About ADRES
Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES) is a PropTech venture builder based in Abu Dhabi that supports the digital transformation of government and private-sector entities within the real estate ecosystem in the United Arab Emirates. ADRES works with its partners to advance urban development, operational efficiency, and property investment through the adoption of best-in-class technologies.
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