VAUNT Continues US Expansion, Brings OpenReel Co-Founder as Strategic Advisor and Investor
Joe (Shijo) Mathew, co-founder of OpenReel, a fast-growing, Series A-staged startup in the United States, joins VAUNT as Strategic Advisor. VAUNT, a proptech company that aims to transform international real estate sales and investments, is expanding into the US with its latest product, VAUNT Market, and is preparing to raise a first round of funding.
OpenReel simplifies remote video recording and editing for teams and raised a $19 million Series A round in 2021. As a co-founder, Mathew has extensive experience scaling and selling companies, building high-performing teams, and growing revenue. Prior to OpenReel, he held leadership roles at Internet Brands (acquired by KKR), where he helped grow the customer base to over 30,000. Mathew has also consulted for technology companies such as SpringCM (acquired by DocuSign), and holds two patents in media recording and storage.
Mathew’s onboarding as Advisor represents a significant milestone for VAUNT’s expansion into the US. The startup was launched in Romania and currently serves over 70 clients with real estate projects ranging from 40 to over 1,500 units, over $2.1 billion in total property value, and over $800 million in transactions. VAUNT aims to expand its presence in the US through VAUNT Market, a platform for real estate investments and personalized transaction support.
“I spend a few months each year in the United States and have noticed that there is demand for a service like VAUNT Market among residential investors and family offices looking to diversify their assets. To transform VAUNT into a global business, we need strategic guidance from our community of clients, investors and advisors. Partnering with Shijo Mathew is a key step in realizing this vision. His experience in growing organizations and expertise in technology and media will be invaluable as we expand.” – Irina Constantin, CEO and Co-Founder of VAUNT.
VAUNT is also opening a funding round to support its growth and further develop VAUNT Market, connecting investors to top properties in Europe and the US.
“I have known Razvan and Irina for some time, and their ability to overcome challenges and grow VAUNT on their own has always impressed me. They have built something truly remarkable, and with VAUNT Market, they are poised to transform the real estate investment ecosystem. I am excited to be part of their journey as they expand into the US market.” – Shijo Mathew, Co-Founder of OpenReel.