Author: JLL Spark

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
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

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
Connect with our team at the following events

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
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

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

The construction industry is one of the least digitalized sectors of the global economy. 
 
Javier Araujo O’Neill, Senior Investment Associate at JLL Spark, discusses the built world’s rapid pace of adopting digital capabilities to improve CRE.
 
Read more about Construction Technology: The Need for Optimization

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Alice Technologies and Align JV Partner on HS2
A case study on an innovation project for the UK High Speed 2 line.
 
Building Sustainability: Infogrid and Aquicore Join Forces to Provide Complete ESG Solution
Infogrid’s acquisition of Aquicor provides a combined ESG analytic and carbon management platform.

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

Research Finds ‘Large Gap’ in Adoption of Hybrid Work Technologies
Sharad Rastogi, JLL Technologies President, is quoted on the importance of developing a strategic approach to hybrid work.

Technology Investments that Boost Sustainability in the Built World
JLL Technologies highlights our investments in cutting-edge solutions to curb climate change.

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PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

RecoTech 2022
Helsinki, Finland | November 16, 2022
Tanguy Quero will participate on a panel to discuss PropTech challenges, solutions, and actions.
 
Slush 2022
Helsinki, Finland | November 17-18, 2022
Raj Singh, Laurent Grill, and Tanguy Quero will attend.
 
WORKTECH22 London
London, England | November 22-23, 2022
Andre Bothma will participate on the panel, Emerging Tech Re-shaping the Way We Work.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

The Unintended Consequences of Working from Home
Freakonomics podcast | October 26, 2022
 
JPMorgan Chase Unveils Payments Platform for Landlords and Tenants
cnbc.com | October 31, 2022
 
Ways to Think about a Metaverse
ben-evans.com | October 31, 2022
 
Startups, Investors Bet on Remote Work Future
wsj.com | November 2, 2022
 
PropTech Sector Will Face Growing Push for M&A
globest.com | November 7, 2022

Real estate is responsible for a large portion of global carbon emissions. Too large. What can be done to decrease the carbon footprint? Arnaud Bouzinac, Growth Principal at JLL Spark, explains how renovation of existing buildings is a crucial solution to the industry’s journey to net zero.
 
Learn more in our latest blogpost: Renovation is Key to Accelerate the Decarbonization of the Built Environment

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

SwiftConnect Joins Microsoft’s Connected Workplace Partner Ecosystem to Power New Ways of Work
prnewswire.com | October 12, 2022
 
CREtech Real Estate Tech Awards 2022
SwiftConnect wins Emerging Startups Grand Prize. Turntide Technologies and HqO are Finalists in the Mature Growth Companies category.
 
How The Jones Network Modernizes Insurance Compliance for Real Estate Portfolios
commercialobserver.com | October 17, 2022
 
Safehub’s Building Sensors Give Companies Peace of Mind After 5.1 Earthquake in San Jose
newswire.com | October 26, 2022

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

SwiftConnect Closes $17 Million Series A Financing to Scale Access Control Integration Platform for Hybrid Workplaces in Corporate Real Estate
prnewswire.com | October 26, 2022

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

The 30 Most Powerful People in Commercial Real Estate Proptech
Raj Singh is recognized on Commercial Observer’s Power Proptech List for 2022.
 
Prop-tech: Friend or Foe? Part II
Andre Bothma lends his perspective in a follow-up article from Gavin Parker, Industry Director at Barclays Corporate Banking.

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PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

Impact Silicon Valley
San Jose, California USA | November 2-3, 2022
Danny Klein will speak on “How Synergistic Investing Can Drive Value for a Corporate VC.”

SF Tech Week – Beer, Fries, and PropTech?
San Francisco, California USA | November 3, 2022
 
Real Estate Innovation Festival – REIF22
Sydney, Australia | November 9-10, 2022
Carolyn Trickett will attend.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

Late-Stage Proptech Players Face a Reckoning
globest.com | October 17, 2022
 
Rent-Setting Algorithms Could Exacerbate Rising Rents: Report
commercialobserver.com | October 17, 2022
 
Financial Returns Matter in Corporate Venture
medium.com | October 18, 2022
 
NYC Flex Office Demands Exceeds Supply Growth
connectcre.com | October 24, 2022