Paris based proptech startup Davis has secured $5.5 million in pre seed funding to accelerate its vision of transforming early stage real estate development through artificial intelligence. The company is building a platform that combines generative AI with human expertise to dramatically reduce the time required for feasibility studies and architectural planning.
Investors Back AI Driven Property Development
The funding round was led by Heartcore Capital and Balderton Capital, with participation from Yellow, Evantic, and Entrepreneurs First.
The round also attracted support from angel investors connected to several technology companies, highlighting growing investor confidence in AI applications for the built environment.
The newly raised capital will support product development, hiring, and the expansion of operations as Davis scales its platform across the real estate industry.
Tackling Slow and Fragmented Workflows
Real estate development is one of the world’s largest industries, yet many of its processes remain heavily manual and fragmented. Early stage project planning often involves lengthy coordination between architects, consultants, developers, and regulatory authorities.
These workflows can take months to complete and frequently rely on disconnected tools and outdated systems. Davis aims to address these inefficiencies by introducing automation into the earliest phases of development.
Founded by Mehdi Rais and Amine Chraibi, the company is focused on reducing these timelines from months to just days.
AI Powered Feasibility and Design
Davis integrates regulatory, market, and technical data into a unified platform capable of generating feasibility studies and architectural outputs automatically. These include floor plans, layouts, and spatial configurations tailored to specific project requirements.
The system produces structured architectural designs rather than simple visual concepts, enabling greater precision and alignment with practical building constraints.
Once generated, the outputs are reviewed and validated by human experts before being delivered to clients, combining the speed of AI with professional oversight.
Introducing the Gaudi 1 Model
Alongside the funding announcement, Davis introduced Gaudi 1, its first proprietary generative AI model for architectural design. The system is specifically built to create compliant and optimised layouts while taking into account regulatory requirements across different geographies and asset classes.
Unlike traditional image based AI tools, Gaudi 1 focuses on producing structured architectural outputs that can be directly integrated into real world planning processes.
This approach is designed to give developers more control while reducing the time spent on repetitive design and compliance tasks.
Aiming to Redefine Urban Development
According to co founder Mehdi Rais, Davis was created to establish a new speed standard for real estate development and ultimately reshape how cities are designed and built.
The company sees AI not only as a productivity tool but also as a way to improve how urban environments are planned by enabling faster decision making and more efficient use of data.
As cities continue to grow and housing demand increases, technologies that accelerate development processes are becoming increasingly valuable.
Expanding Technology and Adoption
The funding will allow Davis to continue refining its AI systems while growing its team and customer base. The company is already supporting a growing number of projects and plans to expand adoption among real estate developers and design professionals.
Its broader vision is to create an end to end platform capable of streamlining the entire early stage development process, from initial feasibility analysis to architectural planning and optimisation.
AI’s Growing Role in Real Estate
Davis reflects a broader trend of AI adoption across industries traditionally seen as resistant to technological disruption. By combining generative AI with structured design workflows, the company is positioning itself at the intersection of real estate, architecture, and advanced computing.
With strong investor backing and a focus on solving real operational bottlenecks, Davis is aiming to redefine how development projects are conceived and executed in the future.