Bengaluru: Bengaluru witnessed the successful inaugural edition of dealclave, a leadership forum designed to bring together key stakeholders of the real estate ecosystem and foster meaningful discussions on the future of the industry.
Held against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving real estate landscape driven by global capital inflows, technology-led business operations and emerging ownership models, the event served as a platform for developers, brokers, investors, PropTech founders and business leaders to exchange ideas and explore new opportunities.
Founded by Himanshu Kumar, Founder and CEO of Leadrat and a real estate entrepreneur, dealclave aims to bridge the gap between various segments of the industry that have traditionally operated independently. The forum sought to encourage collaboration and collective problem-solving as the sector adapts to changing market dynamics.
The discussions at the inaugural edition revolved around two key themes shaping the future of real estate: the rise of tokenisation and fractional ownership and Bengaluru’s emerging growth corridors.
Industry experts highlighted how technology-enabled ownership models are making real estate investments more accessible while improving transparency, liquidity and cash flow management. The conversations also explored how digital innovations are creating new pathways for investors to participate in property markets.
The forum also focused on Bengaluru’s next phase of urban expansion. Areas such as the North and Airport Belt, Sarjapur Road, Whitefield, Outer Ring Road and the Tumkur Road–Peripheral Ring Road corridor were identified as emerging hotspots attracting increasing interest from developers and investors alike.
Speaking on the occasion, Himanshu Kumar said that while developers, brokers, investors and founders have long been part of the same ecosystem, opportunities for meaningful dialogue among them have remained limited.
“Over the years, we have seen developers, brokers, investors and founders operate in parallel, but seldom together. With dealclave, we aimed to create a space for thoughtful conversations among those shaping the future of the real estate sector. As the industry becomes increasingly dynamic, collaboration and collective brainstorming are essential to overcoming challenges and unlocking new opportunities,” he said.
The event was attended by several prominent industry leaders, including Navin Dhanuka, Director, ArisUnitern; Preenand Premchandran, CEO, Hebron; Anirban Ghosh, Senior Vice President, Bren of Elegance Enterprises; and entrepreneur, motivational speaker and comedian Anmol Garg, popularly known as “Corporate Baba.”
Adding a lighter touch to the evening, the event concluded with an exclusive stand-up comedy session following the leadership discussions.
Organisers said dealclave is envisioned as more than a one-time event and will evolve into a continuing leadership network focused on innovation, market intelligence, cross-border opportunities, developer-broker collaboration and the growing influence of technology in real estate.
The initiative draws inspiration from Leadrat’s network of more than 1,500 real estate businesses across India and the UAE, an ecosystem that facilitated over US$5 billion worth of transaction activity during FY 2025-26, highlighting the scale and influence of the platform within the sector.
