Ivo van Breukelen

The Proptech Connection

With offices in Sydney, Chicago, Riyadh, Amsterdam and Bangkok, The Proptech Connection ("The PTC") is the world's only global independent Proptech advisory specialist. 

The Proptech Connection is dedicated to the world of property related technologies and innovations.

-We help Real Estate + AEC companies to source the right technologies for their business.
-We help CVC’s + institutional investors understand and invest in technologies that match their portfolio aspirations.
-We help proptechs to position themselves in market, so that their value is understood and translatable to business + strategic international growth.

Our reach is global, and with over 18,000 Proptechs within our sourcing network, we have the insights and the perspective to bring the best solution for every real estate, construction or engineering use case.

We are the knowledge source for global Proptech inquiry.

The PTC in #s:
•	Largest database of global Proptech’s (18,000+) with > 2,700+ founders interviewed or companies assessed from a potential investment lens. 
•	> 130,000+ people in the PTC network. Globally situated with Real estate, Technology or Investment lens
•	Extensive global Investor + TechBuyer network of decision-makers within the converging worlds of Proptech, Cleantech and Urbantech
•	Proptech’s largest LinkedIn Newsletter following (>52,000+). Our newsletter is the market leader in Proptech and how Real Estate is evolving globally

Keynote presentations & Guest lectures by our management team:
•	World Economic Forum (April 2022 NYC)
•	Realcomm (July 2022 Orlando): 150+ CIOs/CTOs global leading real estate companies
•	Guest lectures Harvard + MIT
•	Monthly insights on Proptech for "Property Chronicle" (2,000+ senior capital deployers)
•	Keynotes: Urban Land Institute, Realcomm, IREI, CoreNet etc.

www.theproptechconnection.com

Managing Partner (US/UK/EU) + Head of Origination 

Advanced Architectural Products, a 2019 Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Company

Advanced Architectural Products delivers SMARTci, which is an innovative, simple and complete system designed to address the inadequacies of other traditional installations. 

A2P has created an incredibly innovative and necessary solution in today's energy saving construction environment and combines decades of real-world, multidisciplinary design and engineering experience with proven materials to create an easy-to-use, patent-protected, potentially game-changing product.

A2P main focus is pushing the boundaries around the future of the built environment with regards to  sustainability and how that plays into corporate ESG strategies to address some of the most urgent challenges of (commercial) developments.

Managing Director

Sempergreen Group

Storm water is one of the largest polluters of our US waterways.
Policy changes driven by EPA rules continuously create and widen potential market. 

Sempergreen offers sustainable solutions to create instant green roofs focused on storm water retention in a dynamic and relatively new segment of the construction and design industry. 

Sempergreen mature sedum mats have been grown in an outdoor environment for more than twelve months which makes them as hardy as possible once they are installed on a rooftop. 
This is also the most cost effective way to create instant plant coverage on your green roof project with the lowest possible maintenance requirements while enduring the highest wind uplift situations.

The products are part of green roof programs offered by waterproofing membrane companies in North America and have been installed on hundreds green roof projects

Take advantage of 21 years of international know-how and experience in the European, Asian and North America markets.

Global Business Development

Connaxis

I led Connaxis global operations across all business units in the Americas (7 countries).

As country manager I led our teams and was ultimately responsible for optimizing ROI, executing sales strategy and expand business development team with channel partners. 

It has given me the opportunity to travel across S-America and develop in-depth understanding of different cultures and business practices.

Winel B.V.

Appointed by the CEO of Winel B.V. as deputy director of Winel Vietnam. In that role I was responsible for starting a factory in Vietnam, an equivalent of the dutch factory, headquarted in Assen (the Netherlands). I had to report directly to the Board Of Management in the Netherlands. My tasks consisted of, but were not limited to, being responsible for the daily process, maintain and improve relations with external parties (i.e. bank, accountant and public officials/institutions), business negotiations with local and regional suppliers/customers (Vietnam, China, Singapore, Malaysia, South-Korea and Japan) recruiting and contracting employees, manage the capital request and budgeting processes, and implement the (general) strategy that was set by CEO and provide monthly management reports. 

After successfully expanding the factory from 0 to 65 FTE (within 3 years) I decided to relocate to S-America to undertake another/new big challenge.

Director Winel Vietnam

Managing Partner (US/EUR/UK) at The Proptech Connection, the world's only global independent proptech advisory firm. I lead origination, investor relationships, network and strategic partnership function. Our team prides itself with an extensive network of decision-makers across the entire Proptech ecosystem, including Fortune 500s and other strategics.

I am a strong believer in the role of technology and innovation as a means to deliver growth in real estate and construction + believe we are just at the start of the cycle. 

We also provide access, strategic advice and market intelligence to proptechs, real estate companies and investors.  

The Proptech Connection is dedicated to the world of property related technologies and innovations.

-We help Real Estate companies to source the right technologies for their business.
-We help Corporate VCs to understand and invest in technologies that match their portfolio aspirations.
-We help proptechs to position themselves in market, so that their value is understood and translatable to business.

Our reach is global, and with over 18,000 Proptechs within our sourcing network, we have the insights and the perspective to bring the best solution for every property use case.

I have presented guest lectures at both Harvard and MIT. 

Our firm has collectively interviewed + evaluated 3,400+ Proptechs/Cleantechs + have the most extensive (and industry first) market intelligence platforms to deliver insights to our clients.

We work with some of the leading global real estate entities + VC funds on their tech execution or sourcing strategies, where our unique insights + position, deliver tangible results. 

Events engage with us for market research and (unbiased) data-led keynotes on how tech is transforming real estate fundamentally.

Managing Partner

With offices in Sydney, Bangkok, Amsterdam and Chicago the PTC is the world's only global Proptech advisory specialist. We help all actors (Proptechs, Investors and Tech Buyers) navigate the Proptech ecosystem allowing them to source and find the right technology for their commercial plans. In short, the PTC is:

An Innovation/Technology sourcing resource for Real Estate companies,
An Origination source for Proptech Investors.
A Business Development resource for Proptechs &
A Capital introduction and Advisory resource for Proptechs.

www.theproptechconnection.com

Dubai is launching an enormous $35 billion initiative to construct what will be the world’s largest #airport, equipped with an unmatched 400 gates.

This bold project is intended to accommodate hundreds of millions of travelers each year, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a major global aviation and transportation center.

It’s anticipated to transform the landscape of international air travel, drive major economic growth through new jobs, expanded trade, and increased tourism, and further enhance #Dubai’s image as a leader in building groundbreaking infrastructure.

Our firm advised several clients with significant (indirect) exposure into the aviation space, to understand + lever technology for their operations.

I’m currently en route to Dubai, should you wish to meet please do DM.

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Australia is deploying drones to replant trees in areas devastated by bushfires, with each drone capable of sowing up to 40,000 seeds per day—far surpassing traditional reforestation methods and supporting ecosystem recovery as climate-fueled wildfires intensify.

These drones release biodegradable seed pods containing native seeds, nutrients, and protective coatings. Guided by GPS and AI, they accurately target ideal planting locations, reducing the need for human labor in dangerous terrain.

This innovative, scalable approach speeds up forest regeneration, enhances carbon capture, and helps restore wildlife habitats—demonstrating how cutting-edge technology can work in harmony with nature to repair environmental damage.

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Japanese innovators have developed a revolutionary plastic designed to combat marine pollution by dissolving completely in seawater within hours.

This groundbreaking material leaves behind no toxic residue and uniquely transforms into a substance that enriches the soil, offering a potential end to persistent plastic waste.

The invention heralds a new era of eco-conscious packaging that not only eliminates harm but actively contributes to the health of the planet.

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