What it is
Mogul is a fractional real estate investing platform operated by Mogul Technologies, Inc. Its co-founders, including CEO Alex Blackwood, previously worked at Goldman Sachs deploying capital into real estate. The idea started in 2021, and the team says it is building the company out of Washington, DC. Its about page lists 13 employees as of September 2026. Mogul states that it is not a registered broker-dealer or investment advisor.
How the platform works
Mogul's team underwrites and selects properties, and says fewer than 1% of the properties it reviews pass its diligence. Each property is bought by its own LLC, taxed as a partnership, and ownership is split so investors can buy shares. Property types include short-term, mid-term and long-term rentals and sale-leasebacks. Mogul says it holds properties for 3 to 10 years. Investors receive returns in proportion to their ownership, described as monthly income, yearly tax benefits, governance rights and proceeds when a property is sold. Decisions over $1,000 go to a super-majority investor vote. A secondary market for selling shares is listed as coming soon. The How It Works page walks through each step.
Costs and risks
The minimum investment is $250. Mogul charges a one-time 5% platform fee built into the initial capitalization of each property, which dilutes ownership slightly rather than being charged out of pocket. The company targets a 12% minimum projected IRR inclusive of fees. Its site states that all investments involve risk and may result in partial or total loss, and that Mogul does not guarantee performance. Founders thinking of investing personally should read the disclosures and consult a licensed advisor. Onboarding includes identity verification (KYC), covered in the Mogul help center.
Funding and growth
In October 2026 Mogul announced a $15.5 million Series A led by Draper Associates, with participation from Draper Dragon, Ava Labs' Blizzard Fund, Jason Calacanis' LAUNCH, Venture Togethers and Gaingels, according to Crowdfund Insider. Reported total funding is $23.6 million, and the company cited more than 50,000 investor sign-ups. The funds are aimed at scaling its AI-driven investing services, largely through new hires. Mogul's about page also names Intervest among its backers.
Why it matters in the DMV ecosystem
Mogul is one of a small number of venture-backed fintech and proptech startups building in DC rather than New York or San Francisco. For local founders, it is an example of a consumer fintech company raising from well-known Silicon Valley investors while based in the capital, and a potential employer as it hires on its new funding. Founders working in real estate tech, AI underwriting or consumer investing may find it a useful company to follow or connect with.
