The startup operates a proptech platform that provides a certification system for real estate assets, analyzing building quality and operational efficiency. This enables potential buyers to make informed decisions based on verified assessments of a property's health and longevity.
Funding
$4.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Real estate investors and developers lack a standardized, evidence-based system to assess and optimize buildings for occupant health and well-being, hindering their ability to demonstrate value and mitigate risks related to health and safety. Existing building standards often fail to integrate public health research with real estate investment strategies, limiting their effectiveness in creating healthier environments and maximizing asset performance.
Solution
Fitwel provides a global healthy building certification system that transforms public health research into actionable strategies for real estate professionals. The Fitwel Standard offers tailored scorecards for various project types, including new and existing buildings, commercial and industrial sites, and multifamily residential properties. Through a digital platform, Fitwel enables users to register projects, benchmark performance, and track health-related impacts using streamlined measurement tools and expert guidance. By certifying with Fitwel, building owners can enhance their value proposition, mitigate health and safety risks, and improve social metrics to ensure the well-being of occupants and the surrounding community.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes real estate investors, property owners, developers, architects, and project consultants seeking to integrate health and well-being into their real estate assets and demonstrate value to tenants and stakeholders.
Features
- Offers distinct scorecards for various project types, including Community, Commercial & Industrial Site, Senior Housing, Multi-Tenant Base Building, Multi-Tenant Whole Building, Single Tenant Building, Commercial Interior Space, Retail, and Multifamily Residential Building
- Provides a digital platform for project registration, benchmarking, and performance data tracking
- Incorporates over 55 evidence-based design and operational strategies that address a broad range of health behaviors and risks
- Utilizes a rating system to award certifications based on points achieved through implementation of health-promoting strategies
- Provides resources and tools, including case studies, online courses, and primers, to support users in achieving Fitwel certification
- Offers a remediation process to improve a project’s Fitwel score and/or star rating after the initial review
- Aligns with GRESB indicators, providing a pathway to track health-related impacts and improve ESG reporting