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John Helm
VCFounder & Partner, RET Ventures
RET Ventures founder, serial proptech entrepreneur
Park City, UT$2M–$20M checks3 notable investments
SeedSeries ASeries B+
ProptechEnterprise SaaSAIDataInfrastructure
Background
John Helm founded RET Ventures in 2017 to back technology transforming multifamily and single-family rental real estate, managing 55+ strategic LP real estate owners. He previously founded two proptech companies acquired by Realtor.com/Move and RealPage, and was CFO of Marcus & Millichap and a consultant at McKinsey. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Wisconsin and MBA from Harvard Business School.
Investment Thesis
Investing in proptech for centralized operations and AI-driven efficiency in multifamily and SFR real estate.
Investment Focus
Stages
SeedSeries ASeries B+
Typical check: $2M–$20M
Sectors
ProptechEnterprise SaaSAIDataInfrastructure
Based in: Park City, UT (North America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026