Spark Notes – January 4, 2024

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2024 with a review of JLL Spark’s mission to fuel innovation for the real estate industry, backed by JLL’s commitment to shaping the industry with cutting-edge technology.

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Shattering Ceilings: Women-Led PropTech Companies Surge with Over $1.5 Billion in Funding
EliseAI’s CEO Minna Song is featured in this article by CRETI, recognizing diversity, inclusion, and strong leadership in the industry.
 
Berlin Climate Startup ecoworks is Using a High-Tech Blend to Decarbonize Buildings
ecoworks uses digital technologies, AI, and industrial robots to tackle the critical problem of energy inefficient buildings.

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IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from JLL

Next Big Things in Tech 2023
JLL is recognized by Fast Company for its ability to model decarbonization strategies with Carbon Pathfinder, a software solution for corporations to plan and manage sustainability efforts. 

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PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

IMN’s ESG & Decarbonizing Real Estate Forum (Winter)
Nashville, Tennessee USA | February 8-9, 2024Raj Singh and Guy Grainger, JLL’s Global Head of Sustainability, are speaking on the panel “Evaluating How Real Estate Can Combat Climate Change.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

Five Key Predictions for Generative AI in 2024
medium.com | December 21, 2023
 
Veev Acquisition is Indication of Potential Proptech Reset
globest.com | December 29, 2023
 
ESG Presents Commercial Real Estate With New Challenges in 2024
commercialobserver.com | January 3, 2024