Blocktype

Blocktype is a VC-funded software company founded in 2022 by CEO Euan Mills, an urban designer with experience advising the government, and CTO Dr. Adam Rae, a data scientist. The company aims to address the UK's housing crisis by streamlining the early stages of property development.

The firm's core product is a web-based platform that enables property developers, planners, and architects to conduct rapid housing development feasibility studies. Users can drag and drop pre-designed, policy-compliant architectural components like houses and apartment blocks onto a map of a potential site. The software provides instant feedback on key metrics, including the number of units, financial viability, and compliance with local planning policies such as affordable housing requirements and parking standards. It integrates geospatial data, AI, and machine learning to analyze site constraints and development potential, sourcing policy information directly from government departments.

Blocktype operates on a B2B model, targeting public and private sector stakeholders like local authorities and property developers. The platform is designed to de-risk the planning permission process, reduce the time and cost associated with initial site appraisals, and enhance collaboration between stakeholders. In June 2025, the London-based company secured £315,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Fuel Ventures to accelerate its growth and expand partnerships.

Keywords: residential planning, property development, PropTech, urban planning, feasibility studies, generative design, geospatial data, site appraisal, housing development, planning permission, urban design, real estate technology, construction technology, architectural design software, data-driven planning, site analysis, housing policy, investment viability, infrastructure planning, development metrics