Uber, Habitas founders launch luxury multifamily startupThe founders of Uber and hospitality company Habitas have launched a new multifamily development and management company. Travis Kalanick and Oliver Ripley have launched Sekra, a startup focused on building and managing luxury apartments aimed at wealthy, younger renters, Fast Co. reported. Sekra quietly raised $12.5M in its first round of seed funding, which was co-led by venture capital firms Fifth Wall and 8VC. The company plans to target sites in coastal U.S. cities, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sekra plans to start by acquiring, renovating and operating existing properties before eventually building ground-up projects. The firm plans to capitalize on... Arbor Private Construction Builds Momentum as Market Activity RisesArbor Private Construction (APC) is experiencing strong nationwide demand as developers accelerate multifamily projects through late 2025.
Recent survey data shows financing and payment delays have stalled construction for many U.S. developers, creating an opening for private lenders like Arbor.
APC has recently closed major construction loans in Surfside FL, Bayonne NJ, and Plymouth Meeting PA for both ground-up and conversion projects.
Arbor EVP David Friedman says confidence is returning as equity becomes more comfortable deploying capital and lenders re-enter the construction market. Nashville Outshines All Metros in Arbor's Fall Multifamily Markets ReportDiscover the top multifamily markets to watch in 2025 and 2026 with this data driven breakdown of Arbor Realty Trust and Chandan Economics’ latest Multifamily Opportunity Matrix. This report highlights why Nashville ranks as the number one city for multifamily investment, how Indianapolis and Columbus are gaining momentum, and why six of the top ten markets are in the Midwest. Learn which metros offer the strongest rent growth, job creation, industrial expansion, renter demographics, and tax advantages. Investors will gain insights into cap rate trends, affordability leaders, migration patterns, and the fundamentals driving multifamily performance across the country. If you are deploying capital in the next cycle, this guide shows where the opportunities are strongest and why the Midwest continues to outperform coastal markets.Is this conversation helpful so far?