Shilo Raises $2.6M Seed Round to Accelerate the Future of AI-Powered Real Estate
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 a lead investor in early-stage companies building AI for industry-specific workflows.
Shilo was created to push AI in real estate past surface-level automation: intelligence that works with agents, not in place of them. Unlike generic AI tools, Shilo is trained on the language, workflows, and psychology of real estate’s top performers. It works as a 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 is already changing how real estate agents and loan officers work day to day. 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, from real-time coaching to pipeline intelligence, to more teams across North America.
“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.
“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, and operates with a remote-first culture.
To explore open roles or get in touch:
[email protected]
www.shilo.ai
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 pairs AI with real-world workflows to help professionals work faster, close more, and take better care of their clients. Learn more at www.shilo.ai.
