Retv Management, LLC
SEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- Website
- https://www.ret.vc
- HQ
- UT
RET Ventures invests in the next generation of real estate technology, working closely with a network of strategic investors who own or manage rental housing. The team includes John Helm, a Founder and Partner, Christopher Yip, a Partner, Aaron Ru, a Principal, and Jacob Zornes, Chief Financial Officer. Jerry Davis, a Senior Advisor, previously served as President and COO of UDR, a multifamily REIT. Portfolio companies include SmartRent, Amenify, Kasa, Stake, and Leasing Funnel.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does | Historically (to 2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals | Seed, Series A, Series B |
| Sectors | Not stated | Not enough dated deals | Construction and proptech, Ecommerce, Enterprise SaaS, Hardware, Marketplaces |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals | AZ, CA |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
Historical focus (through 2020), derived from historical deal data.
| Year | Deals | Top sectors |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | Construction and proptech, Hardware, Marketplaces |
| 2019 | 9 | Construction and proptech, Enterprise SaaS, Data analytics |
| 2020 | 2 | Construction and proptech, Consumer, Ecommerce |
Stage mix over time
- Pre-seed
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
- Growth
| Year | Pre-seed | Seed | Series A | Series B | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RET Ventures III, L.P. RET Ventures invests in the next generation of real estate technology, shaping market-leading companies alongside a network of strategic investors who own or manage rental housing. Inferred from the firm's website | 2022 | $134.75M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| RET Ventures ESG Fund, L.P. RET Ventures invests in the next generation of real estate technology, shaping market-leading companies alongside a network of strategic investors who own or manage rental housing. Inferred from the firm's website | 2022 | $42.3M (Form D) | Late investment period |
| RET Strategic Fund, LP. RET Ventures invests in the next generation of real estate technology, shaping market-leading companies alongside a network of strategic investors who own or manage rental housing. Inferred from the firm's website | 2022 | $80M to $99.76M (Form D and SEC adviser filing) | Late investment period |
| Real Estate Technology Ventures II, L.P. | 2020 | $164.51M to $181.78M (Form D and SEC adviser filing) | Follow-ons only |
03 · People across funds
- Christopher Yip, Partner
RET Ventures III, L.P. (Named on Form D); RET Ventures ESG Fund, L.P. (Named on Form D); RET Strategic Fund, LP. (Named on Form D); Real Estate Technology Ventures II, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- John Helm, Partner
RET Ventures III, L.P. (Named on Form D); RET Ventures ESG Fund, L.P. (Named on Form D); RET Strategic Fund, LP. (Named on Form D); Real Estate Technology Ventures II, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Aaron Ru, Principal
RET Ventures III, L.P. (Team); RET Ventures ESG Fund, L.P. (Team); RET Strategic Fund, LP. (Team); Real Estate Technology Ventures II, L.P. (Team)
- Jacob Zornes, Chief Financial Officer
RET Ventures III, L.P. (Team); RET Ventures ESG Fund, L.P. (Team); RET Strategic Fund, LP. (Team); Real Estate Technology Ventures II, L.P. (Team)
- Jerry Davis, Senior Advisor
RET Ventures III, L.P. (Team); RET Ventures ESG Fund, L.P. (Team); RET Strategic Fund, LP. (Team); Real Estate Technology Ventures II, L.P. (Team)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://www.ret.vc
- https://www.ret.vc/contact
- https://www.ret.vc/portfolio
- https://www.ret.vc/team
- https://www.ret.vc/
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026