Duckfund
Category: AI in Fintech
AI-driven platform enabling faster funding access for commercial real estate (CRE) investors through soft deposit financing solutions. Duckfund was founded in 2022. The company is led by Anna Kogan. Based in New York, NY, USA. Team size: 20. Total funding raised: $100M. Latest round: Debt Financing, $100M, 2024-12, led by Clear Haven Capital Management. Key investors include Clear Haven Capital Management, Stanford Launchpad Accelerator, Galvanizer.
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- New York, NY, USA
- Team size
- 20
- Total funding
- $100M
Value proposition
Enables real estate acquisitions without tying up capital in earnest money deposits, leveraging AI to streamline financing and reduce transaction friction.
Products and solutions
Soft deposit financing for CRE deals, AI-powered funding platform for deal acceleration, Partner integration tools for brokers/title companies
Unique value
AI-driven automation of soft deposit financing, eliminating traditional capital barriers for CRE investors.
Target customer
Commercial real estate investors, developers, and brokers seeking rapid, capital-efficient funding solutions.
Industries served
Commercial Real Estate, Fintech, Automated Lending Solutions, Real Estate Investment Technology
Technology advantage
Proprietary AI models for risk assessment and funding acceleration, combined with a scalable platform for partner integration.
How they differentiate
Duckfund differentiates itself through AI-driven automation, faster funding (48-hour turnaround), and a 'Sign Now - Pay Later' model that reduces upfront costs for commercial real estate investors.
Main competitors
Gator Lending, Traditional banks, Hard money lenders
Key partnerships
Clear Haven Capital Management (secured $100M credit facility), Langdon Title (strategic collaboration for title services), Galvanizer, Cardinal Ventures, and Stanford's Launchpad accelerator programs
Notable customers
Not disclosed publicly
Major milestones
2024: Secured $100M credit facility, 2025: Launched AI-driven platform for automated EMD financing, 2023: Expanded team to 15 employees with strategic hires in AI/CTO roles
Growth metrics
Facilitated $1.5B in property acquisitions (as of 2025)
Market positioning
Positioned as a tech-first disruptor in CRE financing, focusing on speed and accessibility for small/mid-sized investors competing against traditional banks and slower fintech platforms.
Geographic focus
Primarily U.S.-centric with emphasis on high-growth CRE markets like Dallas, New York, and Austin, as highlighted in their 2025 market reports.
Patents and IP
No publicly disclosed patents at this time.
About Anna Kogan
Anna Kogan is the CEO and Founder of Duckfund, a pioneering AI-driven platform for commercial real estate financing. She has previously co-founded two fintech startups and brings extensive experience in real estate finance, digital transformation, and automated lending solutions. She holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business (2019-2021) and previously served as Partner and COO at Gilk Leasing Company from 2015-2019.
Official website: https://www.duckfund.com