About
A growth partner built for the built environment.
Proptech Gateway exists to help technology companies translate great products into real commercial momentum — in a sector that rewards relationships, credibility and patience.
Founder
Charlie Olpin
Founder, Proptech Gateway
Charlie has spent more than a decade across real estate, construction and technology — working with founders, commercial directors and growth leaders building the future of the built environment.
He helps ambitious technology companies achieve commercial traction, enter new markets and build the partnerships that accelerate growth. The work is hands-on, practical and rooted in a deep understanding of how the sector actually buys.
Areas of focus: PropTech, ConTech, Facilities Management Technology, Building Intelligence, Sustainability Technology and Infrastructure Technology.
Background
A decade in the sector.
2014
Real estate
Early career across commercial real estate — learning the language of landlords, occupiers and operators.
2017
Construction & tech
Working with construction technology businesses, where ambitious products often met traditional buying processes.
2020
PropTech growth
Leading commercial and growth functions inside PropTech companies expanding across Europe.
2024
Proptech Gateway
Founded to give built-environment tech companies focused, hands-on growth support.
In the field
Active in the community.
Regularly speaking, hosting and convening conversations across the European built-environment technology community — including with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce.