What Ciencuadras does

Ciencuadras, legally Servicios Bolívar S.A., is a Colombian digital real estate marketplace founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bogotá at Avenida Calle 26 #69-76, Torre 1, Piso 13, Centro Empresarial Elemento. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo Bolívar, Colombia's diversified financial-and-insurance conglomerate that also owns Banco Davivienda and Seguros Bolívar. The platform connects property buyers, sellers, renters, real estate agencies, agents, builders, and developers across Colombia through a unified interface that supports search, listing, and transaction-support services. It lists approximately 107,093 used properties for sale, 84,017 rental properties, 1,147 new housing projects, and 3,783 auction/remate properties, spanning more than 40 Colombian municipalities plus a dedicated service for Colombians living abroad. The platform is supervised by the Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio and operates with 51–100 employees.

The core technology stack is a real-estate digital marketplace augmented by a layer of AI-powered tools. MIA ("Mi Asistente Inteligente") is a conversational AI chatbot that supports natural-language property searches; a recommendation engine matches listings to user behavior; a computer-vision-based CTL Reader extracts and analyzes content from Certificates of Tradition and Freedom; and generative AI is used to produce blog and market-analysis content (e.g., city valorization rankings). Other add-on modules include an online property-price calculator (comparables-based, up to COP 900M), a housing-credit simulator, a notary-cost simulator, and a certified appraisal service with tiered pricing ranging from COP 150,000 to COP 1,000,000 depending on property value. Distribution is channel-partner-led through a network of 500+ registered real estate agencies and a builder network that includes Constructora Bolívar and Grupo Empresarial Oikos.

Ciencuadras monetizes through a multi-stream model: (1) recurring subscription listing plans differentiated by user type (owners, agencies, agents, builders/developers), (2) transactional fees from certified appraisal services, (3) freemium / lead-generation tools (notary and credit simulators) that funnel users into paid services, and (4) affiliate/referral commissions from integrated financial products — primarily Banco Davivienda housing credit (up to 80% LTV), Seguros Bolívar home insurance, and Jelpit HOA/admin-fee payments. Customer segments are intentionally fragmented across use cases (buy, sell, rent) and buyer types (consumer, SMB agencies, enterprise developers), with Colombia-only geographic scope.

Name

Ciencuadras

Legal name

Servicios Bolívar S.A.

Website

https://ciencuadras.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ciencuadras is a Colombian digital real estate marketplace, owned by Grupo Bolívar subsidiary Servicios Bolívar S.A., that connects property buyers, sellers, renters, agencies, and developers across 40+ cities via AI-powered search, certified appraisals, and integrated housing-credit and insurance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Real Estate Marketplace

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (51929)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Loan Brokers (6163)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Real Estate Brokerage (Buy/Sell) (FSAEAJAA), Collateral, Lien & Asset Valuation Platforms (Auto, Equipment, Real Estate) (FSAGAHAG), Multifamily Brokerage (BPAJABAD)

Keywords

• Real estate marketplace
• Property listings
• Rental properties
• Housing credit
• Property appraisal

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Listing Fees: Fees charged to property owners, real estate agencies, agents, and builders for publishing listings on the platform. Different plans available for different user profiles.
2. Certified Appraisal Services: Fee-based certified property appraisals with tiered pricing based on property value, ranging from $150,000 to $1,000,000 COP
3. Notarial Expenses Simulation: Free calculator tool for estimating notarial costs for property transactions
4. Housing Credit Facilitation: Referral and facilitation services for housing loans through partner bank Davivienda

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ciencuadras operates a Colombian online real estate marketplace where individual owners, real estate agencies, agents, and builders publish listings for properties for sale, rent, new construction projects, and foreclosure auctions. The platform combines property search with AI-powered tools (MIA chatbot and CTL document reader), certified appraisal services, housing credit facilitation through partner Davivienda, home insurance via Seguros Bolívar, and notarial cost calculators to support end-to-end property transactions.

Product overview

Ciencuadras is a comprehensive Colombian real estate marketplace platform operated by Grupo Bolívar. The platform operates as a multi-module ecosystem combining a core property search marketplace (for sale, rent, and foreclosure properties) with various AI-powered and financial service add-ons. Core offerings include the main property search portal, MIA AI assistant for conversational property search, new housing projects marketplace, and foreclosure properties. The service portfolio includes financial tools (housing credit simulator, notary cost calculator, property price estimator, certified appraisals), AI-powered document analysis (CTL reader), insurance products (home insurance via Seguros Bolívar), and payment services (HOA fees via Jelpit). The platform serves both property seekers and property listers (owners, agencies, developers) across Colombia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIA: AI-powered real estate search assistant on the Ciencuadras platform that helps users find properties matching their criteria.

Products and services

• Property Search Platform (Compra, Arriendo, Remates) Core web marketplace for residential property search and listing in Colombia. Used by individuals seeking to buy or rent homes and by property owners, agencies, and developers to publish listings.
• MIA - Asistente de Inteligencia Artificial Inmobiliaria AI-powered chatbot assistant for residential property search, using natural language processing to match users with properties that fit their criteria.
• Proyectos de Vivienda Nueva (New Housing Projects) Marketplace section dedicated to new construction housing projects from partner developers, allowing buyers to browse pre-sale, in-construction, and finished units.
• Inmuebles en Remate (Auction/Foreclosure Properties) Auction marketplace for foreclosure properties in Colombia, allowing buyers to bid on competitively priced assets.
• Avalúos en Línea (Certified Online Property Appraisals) Certified property appraisal service delivered online by expert peritos with a 4-step process: data submission, CTL review, property visit, and certified report delivery. Used by buyers, sellers, and those needing insurance valuations.
• Simulador de Crédito de Vivienda (Housing Credit Simulator) Digital tool allowing users to calculate housing loan amounts, monthly payments, and financing options (leasing habitacional vs. crédito hipotecario) for properties in Colombia.
• Crédito de Vivienda (Housing Loan Facilitation) Referral and application facilitation for housing loans through partner Banco Davivienda, supporting both leasing habitacional and crédito hipotecario products for property buyers in Colombia.
• Seguro Hogar (Home Insurance via Seguros Bolívar) Home insurance product offered as part of the property purchase journey through the platform's integration with Seguros Bolívar.
• Publicación de Inmuebles (Property Listing Publication) Paid listing service enabling owners, agencies, agents, and developers to publish properties on the marketplace under subscription plans tailored to each user type.
• Lector de Certificado de Tradición y Libertad con IA (AI-Powered CTL Document Reader) Stand-alone AI-powered document analysis service that reads scanned Certificates of Tradition and Freedom to extract property information and verify legal status for buyers and sellers.
• Servicio para Colombianos en el Exterior (Service for Colombians Abroad) Dedicated cross-border service for Colombian diaspora abroad to search, evaluate, and invest in domestic property with specialized remote support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% housing finance available through partner bank
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Seguros BolívarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome insurance (Seguro Hogar) integration through Seguros Bolívar, part of Grupo Bolívar. Offered as an additional service during property transactions. Promotion through Ciencuadras website linking to Seguros Bolívar digital platform.
• JelpitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty administration payment service integration. Allows users to pay condo/HOA fees through the platform via Jelpit system.
• Real Estate Agencies (Partner Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of real estate agencies and brokers listing properties on the platform. Agencies manage their listings and access Ciencuadras marketplace to reach more buyers and renters. Includes 500+ registered agency profiles.
• Construction Companies (Builder Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with construction companies and developers for listing new housing projects. Builders can create microsites and manage project listings. Includes prominent builders like Constructora Bolívar, Grupo Empresarial Oikos, and others.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zillow: Large U.S. real estate marketplace with listings, valuation (Zestimate), and financing integrations; a broad model analog to Ciencuadras in a different market.

Regional players

• QuintoAndar: Brazilian residential rental and sales marketplace with integrated transaction services; similar model and technology focus but primarily serves Brazil.
• Idealista: Leading Spanish-language real estate portal in Spain/Southern Europe; comparable listings and search-portal model serving a different geography.
• InfoCasas: Latin American real estate listing portal operating across several countries; comparable marketplace model in a different primary geography.
• Navent (ZonaProp/Plusvalía): Operator of leading real estate portals across Latin America; comparable listings-marketplace business serving adjacent regional markets.

Emerging players

• La Haus: Colombian/Mexican proptech focused on new-development and used home transactions with digital tools and financing; overlaps with Ciencuadras' new-projects and transaction-support offering.
• Habi: Colombian iBuyer and proptech that buys, sells, and provides pricing/valuation for used homes; comparable in target market and data-driven valuation tools.

Direct peers

• Properati: Real estate search portal operating in Colombia (part of Lifull Connect) offering listings and search tools, competing directly for the same property-seeker audience.
• Fincaraíz: One of Colombia's largest property listing marketplaces for sale and rental homes; directly overlaps with Ciencuadras in the same market, model, and user base.
• Metrocuadrado: Leading Colombian online real estate portal (owned by El Tiempo/Casa Editorial) connecting buyers, sellers, and renters; directly competes with Ciencuadras for listings and property-search traffic in Colombia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ciencuadras

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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