19 NOVEMBER - 2021PropTechOutlookand relationship-building skills are key for the company's growth. She has also been involved in numerous non-profit organizations as a board member focused on digital transformation, financial inclusion, financial education, and the ESG agenda. Unlocking the Potential of Data Analytics in Real EstateThere is enormous pressure on the real estate industry to tap the potential of big data and incorporate evidence-based approaches in their workflows. "So we decided to buy and download a lot of information and created our proprietary database with data and research in order to select the best factors to investing in the best locations," explains Ricardo. Integrated with big data and analytics, AIC Capital allows investors to make more informed decisions while allocating capital. With the help of a statistical model tied to qualitative and quantitative variables, the platform allows investors to choose a resilient sector and city that would sustain stronger in the economic downturn. In addition, Sandra mentions, "With the access to information regarding the location, expenses, and returns from our intelligent platform, we are able to make an informed decisions for the clients. Looking at the address of a property, we can tell exactly what's happening in that neighborhood." With the help of such intelligence, AIC Capital is able to underwrite around 4000 potential deals in a year. Out of those, they select about one to three percent only. So it's a disciplined and scientific process.Charting a Path towards SuccessHaving stamped their position in the real estate and asset investment sector, AIC Capital is all set for expansion, geographically as well as product-wise. As the industry is becoming competitive with excess liquidity and asset price inflation, the company is focusing on third-tier cities. This is because most people are migrating to tier 3 cities considering the low cost of living and remote working options. Apart from this, AIC Capital is expanding its product offering upon the request of its clients. So they are going beyond the real estate industry into venture capital. "We are planning to enhance our database to operate other variables such as climate change; for instance, FEMA floating zone information is being incorporated into our database, which indentifies zones that are risky during any disaster in different parts of the country," states Ricardo in conclusion while talking about the product expansion. Our goal is to help investors provide intellectual capital and access to direct alternative investment opportunities, which was traditionally available only to large institutional investorsSandra Di Moise
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