There are 51 unicorns globally in Real Estate and Construction sector.Most unicorns (37%) are positioned on Property Management.The average time to reach unicorn status is 6.3 years, ranging from less than a year to 19 years.Modular construction’s adoption is a long-term and progressive trend that faces complex operational and regulatory challenges.Financial management and cost control key differentiators between thriving and struggling startups.The Real Estate and Construction sector is facing productivity and decarbonization challenges presenting immense opportunities for innovation.There is potential in AI solutions, low-carbon construction materials, or offering sustainability management software.The situation of companies like Katerra, Veev, and Nexii highlight the risks of rapid scaling in modular construction without achieving profitability.The industry requires a keen sense of operations and finance.Adam Neumann rebounded by founding Flow in 2022, becoming the only entrepreneur having founded two Proptech unicorns.