Tempe, AZ – 06/06/2025 – Shilo, the AI assistant purpose-built for high-performing real estate professionals, announced today that it has raised a $2.6 million seed round led by AZ-VC, with participation from strategic angel investors and industry operators across real estate and proptech. Founded by Jack Selby (Managing Director of Thiel Capital), AZ-VC is Arizona’s largest venture capital fund, and is a lead investor in several early-stage ventures pioneering AI to power faster and more efficient vertical industry-specific workflows.
Shilo was created with a bold vision: to redefine the role of AI in real estate by going beyond automation — and instead delivering true intelligence that empowers agents, not replaces them. Unlike generic AI tools, Shilo is deeply trained on the language, workflows, and psychology of real estate’s top performers, making it a powerful partner in everything from lead conversion to client follow-up and transaction prep.
“We’re not here to build another tool,” said Justin Benson, Co-Founder and CEO of Shilo. “We’re here to build the AI teammate every elite agent will use daily — one that listens, learns, and helps them win. That teammate’s name is Shilo.”
Building the Future of Real Estate Work
Shilo’s technology is already transforming how real estate agents and loan officers operate. By deeply understanding user intent, call context, and deal flow, Shilo helps top-producing teams:
- Close deals faster
- Save hours of manual follow-up
- Deliver a higher-touch experience without more headcount
This new round of funding will accelerate Shilo’s product development and go-to-market expansion, helping bring its AI assistant to more teams across North America. From real-time coaching to pipeline intelligence, Shilo is setting a new standard for what it means to work smarter in real estate.
“AI is having a breakthrough moment, but real impact comes when you embed that intelligence into the day-to-day of real work. Shilo is the first AI product we’ve seen that’s truly built for the unique demands of real estate. This team has a rare combination of product clarity, execution speed, and deep customer empathy.”
– Ashok Santhanam, Managing Director at AZ-VC
Customers Are Already Seeing the Impact
Shilo is already being used by some of the most influential and productive real estate teams in the country. Their feedback is shaping the product — and validating the vision.
“In real estate, people and conversions are what move the money. Shilo helps us do both better. It’s made us more profitable and more efficient — a complete game changer.”
– Levi Rodgers, CEO of Levi Rodgers Group
Now Hiring: Builders Wanted
With this funding, Shilo is expanding its team across AI, engineering, product design, and go-to-market roles. The company is headquartered in Tempe, AZ, but operates with a remote-first culture and a mission-first mindset.
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About Shilo
Shilo is the AI-powered assistant built for the top performers in real estate. Designed to support agents and loan officers from lead to close, Shilo blends powerful AI with real-world workflows to help professionals work faster, close more, and deliver unforgettable client experiences. Learn more at www.shilo.ai.
