Managing rental properties and condominiums often feels like navigating a maze of banking tasks, legal compliance, and tenant communication. For German property managers, that complexity has only grown with new rules like the Building Energy Act (GEG), which now requires digital energy monitoring for many buildings. That’s exactly the kind of burden SCALARA wants to lift. Based in Brühl, SCALARA offers a seamless digital interface that unifies legal, financial, and operational processes for real estate management. And now, the German PropTech startup has secured €3 million in new funding from BfW Bank to take its all-in-one Digital property platform even further.
The investment also includes €1.5 million in share purchases from existing investors, making it BfW Bank’s first-ever stake in a PropTech company. The move signals growing confidence in SCALARA’s digital property management vision—and in the broader shift toward smarter, compliance-ready housing solutions in Germany.
A Legally Precise, Banking-Integrated Future for Property Management
SCALARA plans to use the fresh funding to expand its platform’s capabilities. That includes developing embedded banking tools, automating rent adjustments, streamlining tenant onboarding, and enabling secure, digital-first transactions—everything from handling deposits to automating payment reconciliation.
The software’s strength lies in its ability to cut through red tape. With centralized accounting, document handling, and real-time communication tools, SCALARA is designed to help property managers operate more efficiently without losing sight of legal obligations. The upcoming features—co-developed with BfW Bank—will eliminate the need for multiple tools or platforms by integrating banking-grade financial processes directly into SCALARA’s secure environment.
Co-founder and CEO Shari Heep, who brings deep experience in real estate law and operations, says this investment gives the team and its customers stability and clarity. “We remain independent and committed to sustainable growth,” she says. “The demands on property managers are only increasing—whether due to legal regulations, labor shortages, or complexity. Our mission is to make life easier, not harder.”
BfW Bank CEO Mark Müller echoed that sentiment, saying SCALARA’s platform combines technical sophistication with real-world functionality. “It’s exactly what the industry needs right now,” he said, noting how SCALARA’s tech aligns with growing demand for fully digital property management solutions.
Founded in 2020 by a team of legal and tech experts, SCALARA has quickly grown into a standout in the German PropTech space. What sets it apart isn’t just its automation features—it’s the platform’s legal integrity and its ability to navigate Germany’s strict real estate regulations with ease. Unlike more generic solutions, SCALARA is designed from the ground up for compliance, precision, and performance.
With competition from players like Casavi and EverReal, SCALARA is staying focused by building deep integrations and prioritizing real property workflows that matter. As Germany’s housing market braces for more change and a projected 9% increase in residential sales through 2025, SCALARA’s approach feels timely—and essential.
