Author: JLL Spark

JLL Spark China Ventures is on a mission is to deliver real estate solutions to JLL China and its clients by partnering with local startups. Read more about how we are applying our expertise as venture capitalists and real estate specialists to build a PropTech ecosystem in the region:
 
PropTech to Enable CRE Innovation in China

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Built In’s 2023 Best Places to Work
Congratulations to Dealpath for being recognized as one of San Francisco’s best startups to work for!

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IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from JLL

Blueprint 2023 Predictions
Raj Singh shares his PropTech predictions as part of an influential group of industry investors and startups.
 
Building a Greener Future Begins with Buildings
Ramya Ravichandar, VP of sustainability products at JLL Technologies, discusses the opportunities for companies to meet sustainability targets.

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PROPTECH EVENTS
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IMN’s ESG & Decarbonizing Real Estate Forum 
Nashville, Tennessee | February 7-8, 2023
Raj Singh is moderating the panel “Using Technology to Build and Enhance Your ESG Strategy”

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INDUSTRY NEWS
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Air Quality and the Future of Work: Why IAQ Matters So Much to Employees
Infogrid’s research reveals that most employees are concerned that poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is affecting their health.
 
Meet the Guy Whose Algorithm Can Solve the Crisis for America’s Empty Office Space
businessinsider.com | January 8, 2023
 
ConTech Trends to Watch in 2023
proptechconnect.com | January 11, 2023
 
So Much FinTech M&A
techcrunch.com | January 15, 2023
 
PropTech VCs and Principals Swoon Over Multifamily’s Predictability
commercialobserver.com | January 17, 2023
 
Metaverse Landlords Are Creating a New Class System
wired.com | January 18, 2023

Last year, the commercial real estate industry saw trends in adopting technology for sustainability and remote or hybrid work to meet the demands of net zero goals and employee experience. Will this momentum continue in 2023 or will new challenges arise in the wake of market conditions? Read our forecast in our latest blog post:
 
2023 PropTech Predictions from the JLL Spark Team

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Jones, a liability management solution for commercial real estate companies, now offers scheduled email reports sent directly to owners, managers, and developers.
Attend a webinar on February 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. EST to learn more about Jones’ reporting capabilities. Click here to register.

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INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
New partnerships or follow-ons with our existing portfolio

NYCEDC PropTech Piloting Program
The City of New York and JLL Technologies launched the program to benefit New York City-owned and -managed assets.
Click here to complete the Call for Interest Form.

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IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from JLL

CRETI 2022 PropTech VC Awards
JLL Spark is awarded the PropTech Commercial Real Estate VC of the Year
 
Five Trends that Shaped Real Estate in 2022
Once niche real estate markets are now mainstream, including hybrid work and sustainability.

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PROPTECH EVENTS
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Envision 2023, a UK Property Perspectives Event (hosted by JLL Technologies for JLL clients and prospects)London, England | January 18, 2023
Andre Bothma will represent Spark at the Tech Showcase.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
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Reshore and Restore: Unlocking American Innovation for the 21st Century
a16z.com | December 16, 2022
 
UK is the Leading European Tech Ecosystem as Investors Pile In
news.sky.com | December 21, 2022
 
2023 Vision: Uncertainty with Heavy Unrealistic Expectations
globest.com | December 27, 2022
 
Will DC Office to Multifamily Conversions Continue in 2023?
commercialobserver.com | January 2, 2023
 
New York Landlords Try Carbon-Sucking Towers to Comply with Compliance Law
bloomberg.com | January 4, 2023

JLL’s data strategy enables business users to make sensible, data-driven decisions in all areas of our business. Whether advising clients, managing buildings, or increasing operating efficiencies, we present timely insights to decision-makers through data fusion and analytics.
 
Michael Norton, Chief Data Architect at JLL Technologies, provides a detailed look into JLL’s Enterprise Data Platform in our newest blog post, Enhancing Client Service with Data Visibility.

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Announcing Nine Startups Selected to Participate in the AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure
Ecolibrium, a JLL Spark portfolio company, is on this list of startups developing solutions to help cities address infrastructure-related sustainability challenges.

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IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from JLL

Dynamic Real Estate: The Path Forward
Sharad Rastogi, JLL Technologies President, discusses how technology can help the industry adapt to evolving needs.

JLL Research: Tech Outlook 2022
Download the report to learn more about tech’s rapidly changing commercial real estate demands.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
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Crypto Collapse: Death Star for Metaverses? 
globest.com | December 1, 2022

NYC’s Silverstein to Raise $1.5B in Office-to-Housing Push
bloomberg.com | December 5, 2022
 
Real Estate was Always Skeptical of Crypto. Block-Chain is Where the ‘Real Value Lies’
bisnow.com | December 7, 2022
 
Half of Workers Frustrated with Office Tech
placetech.net | December 7, 2022
 
2023 Will Be a Fantastic Vintage for VC in Latin America 
allvp.com | December 9, 2022
 
Venture Capital Funding for Proptech Drops Sharply in 2022: Report
commercialobserver.com | December 14, 2022

The real estate industry has a long way to go to reach targeted sustainability goals in 2030 through 2050. Building owners and investors are challenged by a lack of data to track carbon emissions and processes to deliver reductions amidst increasing regulations for reduced energy usage.
 
Raj Singh, JLL Spark Managing Partner, weighs in with key actions and innovative solutions that enable the industry to bridge the data gap and reach global net zero goals in our latest blogpost Sustainability Measurement: The Heat is On.

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

YC, Khosla-backed Atmos Lands $12.5M to Design Custom Dream Homes
JLL Spark is an existing investor and participated in Atmos’ Series A funding round.
 
Alice Technologies is Recognized at the Construction Computing Awards 2022
The company wins the One to Watch award for its work in ConTech.
 
Berlin Start-up to Wrap Homes in ‘Second Skin’ as Heating Costs Soar
Ecoworks is highlighted as an energy saving solution in response to Germany’s energy crisis.
 
LandTech’s U.S. Launch Events
To celebrate their expansion into the United States, LandTech is hosting three events next week in Florida on December 5, 6, and 7 in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. RSVP in the link above.

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IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from the JLL Spark team

JLL Spark Announces New Fund for China-Based PropTech Companies
JLL is increasing its technology presence in China with a new RMB fund to launch in 2023.
 
JLL Opens a New Initiative that Starts to Look Like a Tech Consulting Firm
JLL Technologies announces the Strategic Technology Platform to drive the future of work.
 
JLL Investor Briefing 2022
Mihir Shah, JLLT Co-CEO, provides an indepth overview of JLLT’s technology strategy (jump to 27:50 minutes).

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PROPTECH EVENTS
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The Future of Work in 2023
JLLT Webinar | December 6, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. UK, 3:00 p.m. Europe
During the session, experts from JLL Technologies, VergeSense, and Infogrid will identify ways organizations can support new working environments. Register in the link above.
 
SIMI
Paris, France | December 6-8, 2022
Tanguy Quero will attend.
 
Climate Salad’s Australian Climate Tech Festival
Sydney, Australia | December 7, 2022
Carolyn Trickett will attend.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
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WeWork Launches Executive Suite Offering Targeting Finance, Law Firms
bisnow.com | November 11, 2022
 
VC Money is Drying Up, But CVC is Quenching Founders’ Thirst
venturecapitaljournal.com | November 15, 2022
 
JLL Property Income Trust Expands SFR Investments with Amherst
prnewswire.com | November 17, 2022
 
Yield Curve that Matters is Predicting a Recession Now
axios.com | November 17, 2022
 
Junk Carbon Offsets Are What Make These Big Companies ‘Carbon Neutral’
bloomberg.com | November 20, 2022
 
Unclear Financial Returns Hinder Tech Adoption
placetech.net | November 22, 2022