SCALARA raises €3M to streamline property management with banking integration and legal precision

Anyone who has ever managed multiple rental properties or condominium units knows the administrative headache of juggling banking, compliance, document management, and tenant communication. The process can involve everything from tracking rent payments and managing repairs to navigating complex legal requirements like the German Building Energy Act (GEG), which now mandates digital energy monitoring for specific buildings. SCALARA aims to make that chaos a thing of the past by offering one seamless digital interface that connects legal, financial, and operational processes.
In a significant boost for the digital property management platform sector, SCALARA has raised €3M in new funding from BfW Bank. The Brühl-based PropTech company, known for offering a fully integrated solution for day-to-day property management, will use the investment to enhance its 360° software platform. The funding marks BfW Bank’s first-ever investment in a PropTech firm and includes acquiring an additional €1.5M in shares from existing investors-a move that underscores the bank’s strategic commitment to digital transformation in the real estate sector.
With the new capital, the company plans to further simplify the landscape with integrated banking tools and digital workflows that ease property managers’ daily administrative load.
The latest round includes a €3M capital injection from BfW Bank, a financial institution focused on the housing industry and known for supporting innovation in real estate finance. In addition to this, the bank purchased €1.5M in shares from existing SCALARA investors, cementing its long-term strategic commitment to the platform. Meanwhile, current partners such as BeyondBuild, Bauwens, andneoteq ventures, as well as new backers, converted approximately €2M in convertible loans – a testament to the strong network of support SCALARA has built within the German startup ecosystem.
SCALARA says the investment will go directly toward upgrading its product. New features co-developed with BfW Bank will include fully digital application channels, embedded banking tools, and automated payment reconciliation. These upgrades reduce friction between financial and administrative processes, minimising the time property managers spend on routine banking tasks and compliance checks. For example, property managers will soon be able to initiate tenant onboarding, handle deposits, and manage rent adjustments all within the same secure platform, eliminating the need for multiple logins and manual data entry.
Co-founder and CEOShari Heepsaid, “The fact that long-standing partners are renewing their trust and that BfW Bank is specifically supporting our vision gives our team and our customers security for the coming years. Our partners can rely on this: We remain independent and consistently focused on sustainable growth.”
Heep added, “The demands on property managers are increasing – GEG [Gebäudeenergiegesetz, Germany’s Building Energy Act], skills shortages, new legislation. Our mission is clear: to ease the burden on property managers, not add to it. The fact that we are now developing new, practical banking components together with BfW Bank is a strong signal in a market that urgently needs integrated solutions.”
BfW Bank CEO Mark Müller commented, “SCALARA convinced us with its combination of technical excellence, legal security, and real practical relevance. The platform offers technological progress and concrete administrative relief – exactly what the industry needs right now. Our customers increasingly expect complete digital solutions. By partnering with SCALARA, we combine this expertise with our industry-specific banking know-how.”
Founded in 2020 in Brühl, Germany, SCALARA was built by a team of legal specialists, software developers, and property experts who saw the need to manage complex real estate workflows better. Co-founder Shari Heep, a seasoned entrepreneur with a law and real estate operations background, helped shape SCALARA’s approach by focusing on compliance-first functionality. Her experience at FOCUS Immobilienverwaltung GmbH and her legal studies at the University of Cologne and Bielefeld gave her firsthand insight into the pain points of property managers and the importance of legal integrity.
The company’s all-in-one software covers the full scope of condominium, rental, and special property management. With certified accounting tools, centralised document handling, and integrated communication features, SCALARA aims to eliminate inefficiencies plaguing traditional property management systems. The platform also supports digital signatures, automated rent adjustments, and regulatory compliance tracking, key features for managers facing a rapidly evolving legal environment.
While details about other founding team members remain undisclosed, SCALARA’s workforce includes professionals from various disciplines, reflecting the company’s commitment to building a multidisciplinary and diverse team. This diversity is seen as a strength in developing features that address the real-world needs of property managers, owners, and tenants.
SCALARA operates in a competitive PropTech landscape, including players like Casavi, Facilio, and EverReal. However, what differentiates SCALARA is its legal precision and integration of banking-grade financial tools into its software. For example, SCALARA’s platform directly integrates with property managers’ bank accounts, enabling automatic transaction matching and simplified posting processes – features not commonly found in competing solutions.
This tightly woven architecture makes it a compelling choice for property managers looking for solutions that are not only digital but also legally secure and practically relevant. SCALARA’s compliance-focused approach is beautiful in Germany, where property regulations are among the most stringent in Europe.
The company remains firmly owner-managed, choosing to scale selectively and sustainably. According to SCALARA, its independence allows it to build long-term partnerships and deliver value without compromising on product focus.
With the latest round of funding, SCALARA will continue to scale its platform and expand its offering to meet the growing demands of Germany’s property management industry. As new housing regulations and skill shortages intensify operational challenges, the company believes its blend of legal compliance, digital automation, and banking integration provides a future-proof solution.
The funding also signals a broader trend in PropTech, as financial institutions like BfW Bank begin to back digital-first platforms. This move could accelerate innovation across the housing sector, encouraging more cross-industry collaboration between banking and real estate technology.
As SCALARA continues to develop its platform and build out banking features in partnership with Bfw Bank, the company positions itself not just as a software provider but as a foundational layer in tomorrow’s digital property management infrastructure. With the German PropTech market projected to grow significantly in the coming years, and residential home sales expected to rise by 9% through 2025, SCALARA is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of property management, making life easier for property managers, owners, and tenants alike.