Leni

At Leni, we envision a future where multifamily real estate asset management is seamlessly intelligent, proactive, and unified through advanced AI. Our mission is to reshape real estate decision-making by breaking down data silos and empowering owners and managers with precise, actionable insights that optimize portfolio performance and operational efficiency.

Leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, from generative models to anomaly detection, we build a comprehensive intelligence platform that acts as an integrated team of specialized analysts. This innovation enables portfolio owners to scale smarter without increasing headcount, driving a more resilient and data-driven real estate industry.

We are committed to pioneering new standards in real estate data integration and predictive analytics, creating the foundation for an industry that makes faster, more confident decisions—transforming how people manage and succeed in multifamily housing markets worldwide.

We've been tracking Leni since their rebrand from RealSage earlier this year, and frankly, they're tackling one of the messiest problems in commercial real estate: data chaos. If you've ever worked with multifamily properties, you know the pain — spreadsheets everywhere, disconnected systems, and decisions made on gut feelings rather than data.

What Caught Our Attention

Leni's approach feels refreshingly practical. Instead of promising to solve everything, they've built what they call "AI analysts" — specialized bots that handle specific tasks like portfolio performance tracking, market research, and compliance auditing. It's like having a team of junior analysts who never sleep and don't need coffee breaks.

The company's founding story resonates too. These aren't tech bros who stumbled into real estate — the team comes from actual real estate operations and banking. They've felt the frustration of managing portfolios with duct-taped systems firsthand.

The Tech That Actually Works

What impressed us most is their universal data model for multifamily real estate. Sounds boring, but it's actually brilliant — they're creating a common language for an industry that's notorious for proprietary formats and data silos. Plus, they integrate with the big players like Yardi and Rent Manager, which means you don't have to rip out your existing tech stack.

Their anomaly detection and predictive analytics seem particularly sharp. We've heard from early users that Leni can spot rent roll inconsistencies and operational inefficiencies that would take human analysts weeks to find.

Who This Actually Helps

Leni's sweet spot is clearly enterprise multifamily operators, REITs, and private equity firms managing hundreds or thousands of units. If you're a mom-and-pop landlord with three properties, this is overkill. But if you're juggling complex portfolios across multiple markets and drowning in data, Leni could be a game-changer.

Their recent $4 million seed round led by York IE suggests investors see the potential too. The timing feels right — the real estate industry is finally ready to embrace AI, especially after the operational challenges of the past few years forced everyone to get serious about efficiency.