SA-Based Rode Secures Strategic Investment From REdimension Capital

Rode Publications & Media has secured undisclosed investment from REdimension Capital’s Real Estate Technology and Sustainability Fund I, positioning the company for digital transformation and expansion in real estate market intelligence. This funding will enhance its platform, making data-driven insights more accessible to property professionals.

Originally founded in 1987 as Rode & Associates, the company has been a leading provider of property valuations and market research in South Africa. In 2024, it was restructured into Rode Publications & Media following its acquisition by The Valuator Advisory. The company has played a role in establishing South Africa’s property valuation benchmarks and is now focused on leveraging its extensive datasets to create a comprehensive digital intelligence platform.

Gavin Commins, director of Rode Publications & Media, highlighted the investment as a significant milestone, emphasising the potential to revolutionize how real estate stakeholders access and apply data and analytics. REdimension Capital’s partners, Peter Clark and Matthew Marshall, see Rode as well-positioned to set a new standard for real estate market intelligence in South Africa.

REdimension Capital, established in 2021, focuses on driving innovation at the intersection of real estate, technology, and sustainability. Its fund is backed by leading real estate and financial firms, including Growthpoint Properties, Rand Merchant Bank, and Liberty Group.

With this investment, Rode Publications & Media aims to expand its market influence, meet growing demand for real-time real estate data, and potentially extend its reach beyond South Africa into other African markets.