Community Member of the Month: StegX
Written
Sep 24, 2024
Author
Julie Grosson
StegX, our Community Member of the Month, is transforming the landscape of large-scale real estate investments by leveraging the power of blockchain technology. The platform offers a more efficient, transparent, and secure way for real estate managers and institutional investors—such as pension funds and insurance companies—to connect.
We sat down with Daniel Radwansky, StegX’s co-founder, to hear more about their journey and future vision.
Q&A with Daniel Radwansky, Co-Founder of StegX
Q: Tell us the story of StegX: what do you do exactly, and how did you find your way to it?
At StegX, we’re reshaping the way large-scale real estate investments work by using cutting-edge technology. To put it simply, we’re creating a platform that helps connect real estate managers and institutional investors—like pension funds or insurance companies—in a faster, more secure, and more transparent way. Traditionally, real estate investing has been a lengthy, complex process, often filled with inefficiencies. Our goal is to simplify that using blockchain technology, which allows us to safely and efficiently digitize and manage these investments.
But StegX isn’t just about technology. We bring together every player involved in the real estate investment cycle—managers, investors, and service providers—all in one ecosystem. This creates a smoother experience for everyone, from the initial investment to ongoing management.
As for how we got here, before StegX, my co-founder and I spent more than 15 years working together in institutional real estate management. We helped grow a real estate division at a major German private bank, overseeing the launch of several investment funds with a total of €3 billion invested across Europe. Later, we built a real estate platform for a European fund service company, managing €30 billion globally.
Over the years, we saw the challenges that institutional investors face—like complex administrative processes, lack of transparency, and limited access to global opportunities. With StegX, we wanted to solve these issues, not just for the benefit of real estate managers and investors but for the future of the entire industry. We realized that by harnessing technology, we could build something that streamlines the entire process, making it more efficient and more accessible. Our mission is to bridge the gap between traditional real estate investing and the digital future. We’re excited about the possibilities ahead and believe that by connecting the right people with the right tools, we can create a community that drives the next evolution of real estate investing.
Q: What led you to join TechQuartier? What do you like the most about being a member?
When you're starting a new company, one of the key decisions is choosing the right headquarters. My co-founder and I knew from the beginning that Frankfurt would be our base, but we explored a lot of options—from going fully remote to renting a dedicated office for StegX. We even visited just about every co-working space available. What we like most about being part of TechQuartier is the diverse and vibrant community. The variety of companies here, spanning different industries and stages, has been a pleasant surprise.
Beyond that, the regular community events and networking opportunities have been invaluable, offering us not just a space to work, but a platform to connect, collaborate, and grow with other innovative businesses.
Q: Any exciting news or projects to share with us?
Our top priority right now is the launch of our marketplace, which is set to go live in the next few weeks. This is a big moment for us, and we’re busy preparing to bring new clients on board and announcing exciting new partnerships regularly. It’s great to see that all the hard work we’ve put in over the past two years is starting to pay off, with a lot of promising opportunities on the horizon.
A highlight recently was when our partners from El Salvador visited us in Frankfurt. Together, we signed a groundbreaking agreement that connects investment opportunities between Latin America and Europe for the first time.
Q: In 3 words, what are the key topics that spark a good conversation with you?
Basketball, Tokenization, Entrepreneurship.