Real-Estate Tech Startup to Set Up Online Office Marketplace

Real-Estate Tech Startup to Create Online Office Marketplace

VTS plans to launch a service focused on less complicated leases of less than 5,000 square feet

A startup tech firm with backing from Blackstone Group LP is preparing to launch early next year a business that would enable landlords and tenants to negotiate commercial real-estate leases online without a traditional broker.

“You go online, search, see the space, tour online, hit a button and put it on your credit card,” said Nick Romito, chief executive and co-founder of VTS.

VTS...