PiLabs

Pi Labs is an early-stage venture capital firm based in London, specializing in proptech (property technology) investments. The firm is dedicated to backing innovators who are transforming the built world and its impact on people, business, and the environment. They actively invest globally, primarily at the pre-seed to Series A stages of the startup journey, with average ticket sizes ranging from £350K to £2M, plus follow-on capital. Pi Labs aims to identify, mentor, invest in, and accelerate high-calibre startup ventures that have the passion and ability to create scalable businesses disrupting the property industry.

Founded in 2015 by Faisal Butt, who serves as the Founder & Managing Partner, Pi Labs was established with the vision of becoming a central hub for the property innovation ecosystem in Europe. The firm recognized the real estate industry as largely analog and antiquated, facing significant sustainability challenges, and sought to drive change through technology. Since its inception, Pi Labs has made approximately 100 investments across 15 countries, demonstrating its commitment to fostering a digital and sustainable future for the built world.

Pi Labs' portfolio includes a diverse range of companies focused on transforming the built environment. Notable investments include companies like VerbaFlo, AIRMO, and Elyos Energy, operating within the Business/Productivity Software industry. The firm's investment strategy extends to various areas such as sustainable construction, efficient buildings & infrastructure, sustainable & healthy cities, and the future of work, retail & living. They also explore technologies addressing emerging challenges like robotics and artificial intelligence within the proptech space.

The Pi Labs team is a multi-disciplinary group of climate-conscious proptech specialists, entrepreneurs, engineers, and investors. Key team members include Faisal Butt (Founder & Managing Partner), Stefania Ponzo (Partner), Michael Murad (Partner), and Hugo Silva (Principal), among others. The team brings deep sector knowledge, investment conviction, and a powerful global community to support founders in achieving large-scale change. They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion within their team and ecosystem.