Last Updated: 25 February 2025
Henry AI, a pioneering platform that uses artificial intelligence to automate commercial real estate (CRE) transactions, has just secured $4 million in seed funding—though some sources cite a $4.3 million total. It is still officially referred to as a seed round rather than Series A.
Regardless, the size and caliber of investors demonstrate widespread confidence in Henry AI’s promise to modernize a sector often weighed down by tedious manual work.
In announcing the news, Henry AI emphasized its focus on taking commercial real estate “out of the stone age,” enabling brokers and analysts to work more efficiently and spend more time on client relationships.
By turning countless hours of repetitive tasks into minutes of AI-driven processing, Henry AI hopes to become the go-to resource for streamlined deal-making in a $20 trillion industry.
Commercial real estate professionals know how time-consuming it can be to gather property data, analyze market trends, and assemble polished marketing decks. According to Sammy Greenwall, co-founder and CEO of Henry AI, that manual process often felt like “the most mind-numbing exercise on the planet.” In his own words:
“As a former commercial real estate analyst, I spent countless hours creating marketing decks for property listings and it was the most mind numbing exercise on the planet. If I had a tool that could quickly generate professional-grade marketing materials and streamline all the backend research, I could have focused on closing more deals.”
Sammy Greenwall
That sense of relief is exactly what Henry AI aims to provide. Early adopters—some from 5 of the top 10 brokerages in the U.S.—report that analysts who once spent 50% of their time on data gathering and deck building can now devote more energy to high-value client interactions. This freeing-up of mental bandwidth has real implications for the bottom line, since deals can move faster and more efficiently than before.
Over the next few months, Henry AI will direct part of this newly raised capital toward enhancing its AI models. By refining how the platform collects and interprets fragmented CRE data—from zoning records to demographic statistics—the company aims to create even more robust, real-time market insights. This evolution could help professionals identify emerging opportunities, mitigate risks, and present stronger offers to clients.
At the same time, the team plans to ramp up integration with existing CRE systems. Rather than compelling companies to overhaul their software stack, Henry AI will slot into established workflows, allowing brokerages to adopt automation with minimal friction.
The co-founders also hint at possible expansion into predictive analytics, helping real estate professionals spot trends well before they become industry-standard knowledge.
In addition to product improvements, Henry AI’s roadmap includes adding more specialized roles—AI engineers, market research experts, and account strategists—to ensure the platform stays intuitive as it becomes more powerful. Looking further ahead, the founders hope Henry AI will become a one-stop shop for brokers seeking up-to-date insights, professional-grade marketing materials, and quick underwriting checks.
Henry AI was founded in 2024 by Sammy Greenwall and Adam Pratt, both of whom bring years of commercial real estate experience and a shared frustration with the industry’s reliance on manual processes. Their vision for automating tasks like financial modeling and content creation has resonated with busy analysts who often find themselves juggling multiple spreadsheets and outdated data.
Headquartered in New York City, the company is also backed by Y Combinator as part of its S24 batch. This backing has given Henry AI access to a broad network of mentors and advisors, helping shape the platform’s growth strategy and sharpen its competitive edge. By blending deep industry insight with cutting-edge technology, Henry AI sets itself apart from run-of-the-mill software tools, going the extra mile to craft “an AI analyst for commercial real estate” rather than just another data aggregator.
Henry AI’s founders believe that by saving analysts hours of repetitive work, they are helping real estate professionals reclaim valuable time for building relationships and negotiating deals—a shift that potentially benefits the entire CRE ecosystem.
The seed round was co-led by Susa Ventures and 1Sharpe Ventures, with participation from RXR, Arden Venture Arms, Singularity Capital, Unwritten Ventures, Coalition Operators, Pioneer Fund, Orange Collective, and Storyhouse Ventures. High-profile individual investors include Bill.com’s head of product Rami Essaid, Truebill.com founder Yahya Mokhtarzada, ROOM founder Brian Chen, and Slack’s chief strategy officer Joe Teplow. While the company has not revealed its current valuation, the presence of such a star-studded lineup signals broad enthusiasm for Henry AI’s future.
“Through our investment in Henry AI, we are excited to support their unique approach to leveraging AI technology in the commercial real estate industry. We believe that Sammy and Adam’s vision and expertise will change the way real estate professionals operate, creating new opportunities and efficiencies in this dynamic market.”
Misha Gordon-Rowe, Partner at Susa Ventures
With a who’s-who of investors and a growing user base, Henry AI stands poised to modernize the commercial real estate transaction process. By translating AI-powered insights into more efficient workflows, the company promises to be a key player in the ongoing evolution of an industry that’s finally stepping into the future.
