Gavin Commins
Rode Publications & Media
Peter Clark
REdimension Capital
Matthew Marshall
REdimension Capital
Gavin Commins, Peter Clark and Matthew Marshall
Rode Publications (Pty) Ltd, recognised as Rode Publications & Media, a prominent source of real estate market research and insights extensively used in South Africa’s property and financial services industries, is pleased to announce a strategic investment agreement with REdimension Capital.
This announcement marks a significant step in Rode Publications & Media’s evolution, positioning it for digital transformation and expansion in the real estate market intelligence sector. The investment, made from the REdimension Real Estate Technology and Sustainability Fund I, will enable the company to enhance its platform and offer more accessible, data-driven insights to real estate professionals.
Founded in 1987, Rode & Associates Property Consultants and Valuers built its reputation in real estate economics, property valuations, property market research, and property consultancy. Over the years, the business evolved into two distinct product lines: property valuations and market research and insights. Notably, the company pioneered the regular and rigorous surveying of market rental levels and capitalisation rates in South Africa, which set the foundation for property valuation benchmarking in the country. In 2024, Rode Publications & Media was established as a separate entity, resulting in the rebranding and digitisation of Rode’s market research and intelligence capabilities.
By leveraging its well-established brand and extensive datasets, Rode Publications & Media aims to become the premier source for real estate intelligence in South Africa and potentially expand across Africa. This aligns with the increasing industry demand for real-time data, transparency, and efficiency in property-related decision-making.
Commenting on the transaction, Gavin Commins, director of Rode Publications & Media said, “The investment from REdimension represents a major milestone for Rode Publications & Media. Leveraging their strategic expertise, networks and resources, we are well-positioned to accelerate growth and develop a fit-for-purpose and innovative intelligence platform. Coupled with the exceptional team we are assembling, we will reimagine how data, analytics and insights are accessed, consumed and applied by a broad range of real estate stakeholders.”
Peter Clark and Matthew Marshall, the Partners at REdimension Capital, commented: “Rode Publications is a long-standing producer of research publications used extensively throughout the property and financial services sectors. We see the market opportunity to create a comprehensive and leading digital market intelligence platform for the real estate sector. Rode is very well positioned to create a new standard for real estate data, analytics and market insights in South Africa, and we are excited to support and contribute to its success.”
About Rode Publications & Media
Founded in 1987, Rode & Associates was a property valuations and publications business. Born out of the Rode & Associates acquisition by The Valuator Advisory in 2024, Rode Publications & Media was established as a new company to house the market research and insights business of the former Rode & Associates.
Currently, Rode Publications & Media produces market-respected research that is extensively used throughout the property and financial services sectors in South Africa and a variety of tangential industries. This research includes a significant range of proprietary and third-party market data and analysis garnered over almost four decades. In addition to complex statistical information, the ongoing research provides commentary on the state of the South African property market with forecasting based on market trends.
About REdimension Capital
REdimension Capital was established in South Africa in 2021 to accelerate innovation in the built environment. Leveraging the unique blend of property-centric skills and experience of its founders, the company has created an ecosystem at the intersection of real estate, technology and sustainability to enhance operational performance and improve sustainability in the built world. REdimension Capital has adopted an advisory-based approach to investing and works closely with strategic corporate partners to advise, invest and innovate future technology. REdimension Capital manages the REdimension Real Estate Technology and Sustainability Fund I, backed by Burstone Real Estate Partners, Growthpoint Properties, Rand Merchant Bank, Liberty Group, and Sphere Holdings, among others. REdimension Capital is a registered Financial Service Provider (No. 52205).
Contacts
Rode Publications
Mark Pettipher
mark@rodemedia.co.za
www.rodemedia.co.za
REdimension Capital
Peter Clark
Matthew Marshall
Aphiwe Qaba
info@redimensioncapital.com
www.redimensioncapital.com