Kat Collins

1Sharpe Ventures

Kathleen Collins, also known as Kat Collins, is a prominent figure in the real estate technology (proptech) investment sector. She currently serves as the Principal at 1Sharpe Ventures, a venture capital firm that focuses on backing early-stage founders in the real estate and proptech industries.1 2

Professional Background

Kathleen joined 1Sharpe Ventures as Vice President in February 2022, where she leads investment initiatives and partners with exceptional teams building the next generation of leading real estate technology companies at the Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages.1 Her role involves identifying and supporting startups that are transforming how we experience, own, and invest in real estate.

Prior to her current position, Kathleen's career path includes:

Chief Operating Officer at Shelter Acquisition Corporation, a proptech-focused SPAC sponsor
Investor roles at prominent real estate technology investment firms like Metaprop and Fifth Wall
Growth Consultant at Zeus Living
Strategy consultant at Industry Ventures and Bulger Partners (now part of EY-Parthenon)2 4

Education

Kathleen holds impressive academic credentials:

BA from Dartmouth College
MBA from Columbia Business School, focusing on Real Estate and Venture Capital
Business Administration degree from Durham University2

Family Background and Expertise

Interestingly, Kathleen represents the fourth generation of her family's real estate development company, which specializes in multifamily and mixed-use development in the Northeast.1 This background has likely contributed to her passion for the real estate industry and her drive to help it evolve through technology.

Investment Focus

At 1Sharpe Ventures, Kathleen typically works with investments ranging from $500K to $2.0M, with a sweet spot around $1M. The current fund size is reported to be $90M.3 Her expertise lies in the intersection of real estate and technology, making her well-positioned to identify and support innovative proptech startups.

Kathleen Collins brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the proptech investment landscape, combining her family's real estate legacy with her own expertise in technology and venture capital.