This AI Startup Wants to Fix Title Searches: West Palm HQ, $6.5M Funding

Dono is building an AI platform that automates title searches by extracting data from county registries nationwide. The company just raised $6.5 million and set up U.S. operations in West Palm Beach, joining a growing cluster of proptech firms betting on South Florida.

Key Takeaways

Dono raised $6.5 million in seed funding to automate title searches using AI, with U.S. operations now based at 7750 Okeechobee Blvd in West Palm Beach.
The platform covers over 700 counties, including all of Florida, and reports 80% faster turnaround times on title work.
Dono joins a growing proptech cluster in South Florida that includes Propy, DoorLoop, Togal.AI, and others, as Palm Beach County continues to attract tech and financial services firms.

A Tel Aviv-based startup called Dono just raised $6.5 million to solve one of real estate's oldest inefficiencies: title searches. The company has set up U.S. operations in West Palm Beach at 7750 Okeechobee Blvd, joining a growing cluster of proptech firms that have chosen Palm Beach County as their base.

The bigger story is not just about one company. It is about why proptech firms keep landing in South Florida and what that means for the local economy and housing market.

What does Dono do, and why does it matter?

The U.S. has no unified property data system. Ownership records sit in more than 3,700 county registries, many still paper-based or poorly digitized. About 14% of real estate closings are delayed by days or weeks due to title verification issues stemming from this fragmentation.

Dono's AI platform automates the extraction and indexing of deeds, mortgages, liens, and other ownership records. The company reports 80% faster turnaround times and says teams can triple processing capacity without adding staff. Human experts verify all results.

As Larry Mastropieri explained on the Discover South Florida Podcast, "Just imagine this. Imagine if you could do title work in a day instead of two or three weeks. The efficiency, and you could do it all with an AI platform. The title agents who do this work now, their job would be a lot more efficient, a lot easier. Because you basically can have the system do it. As time goes on, this will become less complicated."

The platform currently covers over 700 counties, including all of Florida and North Carolina. It is expanding into the Northeast and Midwest, aiming to reach 50% of the U.S. population by the end of 2026.

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How does the title search process work today?

For those unfamiliar with the process, title work involves multiple steps and third-party vendors before a property can close.

As Larry explained: "The title people prepare the title work. They have all these third-party companies that go out and get the information: lien searches, code enforcement violations, permit history, chain of title, who actually owns this thing."

Once all that data is collected, title underwriters review everything and decide whether to insure. "Now, if this company does this all via AI without too many humans involved, it could be quite interesting long term," Larry said.

The title industry expects about 50% of its workforce to retire by 2030, creating a skills gap that AI platforms like Dono are designed to fill.

For investors, the platform opens the door to running title analysis at scale for off-market leads and distressed property opportunities. For agents and lenders, faster title searches could cut days off closing timelines.

Why do proptech companies keep landing in South Florida?

Dono joins a growing cluster of proptech firms operating from South Florida: Propy, DoorLoop, Togal.AI, Beycome, Finance Lobby, Titl, and others. Propy announced a $100 million private credit facility in January 2026. DoorLoop raised $100 million in October 2024.

Over the past five years, more than 140 companies have relocated or expanded into Palm Beach County, creating over 13,000 jobs and driving $1.12 billion in capital investment, according to the Business Development Board. The BDB actively recruits from New York, targeting firms with leases expiring in 2026 and 2027. As we covered when Ken Griffin and Stephen Ross launched their $10 million campaign to attract corporate relocations, this trend is accelerating.

Zero state income tax, proximity to Latin American capital, and a growing tech talent pool are the primary draws. West Palm Beach's average resident age has dropped from 45 to under 39 in the past five to six years as younger, higher-earning professionals move in. Global proptech investment hit $16.7 billion in 2025, up nearly 68% year over year. AI-focused proptech is growing at 42% annually, nearly double the rate of non-AI companies.

What does this mean for Palm Beach County real estate?

Every company that relocates brings executives and employees who need housing. Housing inventory in relocation hubs like West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Jupiter remains below pre-2020 levels. Corporate migration keeps tightening that supply.

Florida added 467,000 new residents in 2025, the largest single-state gain. Palm Beach County single-family sales rose 10% recently. Southeast Florida recorded 361 sales of $10 million-plus homes in 2025, the second-highest on record. Related Ross is building over a million square feet of new office space in downtown West Palm Beach. Goldman Sachs, Citadel, Elliott Management, and Point72 all have operations in the county.

Tools like Dono could also give local investors a competitive edge. Faster title analysis means faster due diligence, which matters in a market where speed wins deals on off-market and distressed properties. The broader signal is that Palm Beach County is building a tech and financial services economy that creates sustained housing demand.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dono and Proptech in South Florida

What is Dono, and what does the company do?

Dono is an AI startup that automates title searches by extracting and indexing deeds, mortgages, liens, and ownership records from county registries. The platform currently covers over 700 counties, including all of Florida, and reports 80% faster turnaround times compared to traditional methods.

How much funding has Dono raised?

Dono announced a $6.5 million seed round on February 10, 2026, led by Link Ventures. Total funding to date is $10.2 million. The company was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv with U.S. operations in West Palm Beach.

Why are proptech companies moving to South Florida?

Zero state income tax, proximity to Latin American capital, a growing tech talent pool, and active recruitment by the Business Development Board are primary factors. Over 140 companies have relocated or expanded into Palm Beach County in the past five years, creating over 13,000 jobs.

How does AI title search affect real estate closings?

About 14% of real estate closings are delayed by title verification issues. AI platforms like Dono can reduce title search turnaround times by up to 80%, potentially cutting days or weeks off closing timelines. This is especially valuable for investors pursuing off-market and distressed properties.

What other proptech companies are based in South Florida?

South Florida hosts a growing proptech cluster, including Propy (which raised $100 million in January 2026), DoorLoop ($100 million in October 2024), Togal.AI, Beycome, Finance Lobby, and Titl. Global proptech investment hit $16.7 billion in 2025, up 68% year over year.

Local help for buyers and investors in West Palm Beach

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