Author: JLL Spark

JLL Global Research just published their report Technology and innovation in the hybrid age. Kitty Sullivan and Tanguy Quero, JLL Spark investment principals, share their take on how hybrid work is refining the workplace and highlight the technologies in Spark’s portfolio that enable successful transformation.
 
Read more about Tech’s Role in the Future of Work.

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

JLL and OpenSpace Selected by U.S. Public Building Service to Provide 360° Image Capture Technology for Government Properties Nationwide
prnewswire.com | October 12, 2022
 
SwiftConnect Joins Microsoft’s Connected Workplace Partner Ecosystem to Power New Ways of Work
prnewswire.com | October 12, 2022
 
JLL’s Dynamic Cleaning Wins in IFMA’s 2022 Awards of Excellence for Facility Management Innovation
The AI-powered platform is provided by JLL Technologies partner Infogrid, a startup funded by JLL Spark.
 
Proda CEO Peter Bredthauer Shares Detail on Their Latest Investments, Future Prospects, and More…
An interview with the UK PropTech Association.

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

Prop-Tech: Friend or Foe?
An article by Gavin Parker, Industry Director, Business and Professional Services at Barclays Corporate Banking, featuring insights from Andre Bothma, Growth Principal at JLL Spark.
 
How to Win in Commercial Real Estate’s Digital Future
Re-Leased’s CEO Tom Wallace discusses the importance of adopting the right PropTech solutions with Edward Wagoner, CIO of Digital at JLL, and James Pellatt, Director of Innovation at GPE.

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PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

REIA – Project CRE
Sydney, Australia | October 19, 2022
Carolyn Trickett will speaking at the Commercial Agency Engagement Event.
 
The Property Congress
Gold Coast, Queensland | October 24-26, 2022
Carolyn Trickett will attend.
 
Proptech BNE – Something Fest 2022
Brisbane, Australia | October 24-28, 2022
Carolyn Trickett is a panelist on the Capital in PropTech session.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

KPMG 2022 U.S. CEO Outlook
Insights from more than 1,300 CEOs at large global companies.
 
Confidence in PropTech is Down for Investors and Startup Founders
globest.com | October 3, 2022
 
Open Office: Inside Marriott’s Hotel-Inspired Headquarters
wsj.com | October 4, 2022 
 
No Need to Call a Broker: Real Estate NFTs Let Homeowners Cut out the Middleman via Roofstock and Origin Protocol
benzinga.com | October 6, 2022
 
It’s Lonely in the Metaverse: Decentraland’s 38 Daily Active Users in a $1.3B Ecosystem
coindesk.com | October 7, 2022

Welcome to Spark Notes!
 
In our newest blog post, Growth Associate Daniel Correa shares insight on the value of partnering with JLL Spark Global Ventures. The growth component of our team is one of the reasons more than 60% of JLL’s top investor and occupier clients use a JLL Spark portfolio company solution.
 
Read more about JLL Spark as Your Strategic Partner.

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Shimizu Corporation Partners with ALICE Technologies to Boost Efficiency and Reduce Risk
constructiondive.com | September 20, 2022
 
OpenSpace Named Best ConTech Company of 2022 in Real Estate Building Futureproof Festival
PR Newswire | September 22, 2022
 
The 21 Most Promising PropTech Startups, According to VCs
Juno and Veev are recognized for their solutions to streamline the real estate development process.
 
The Future of Catastrophe Risk Management: Reducing Uncertainty After an Earthquake
Safehub is hosting this webinar on October 6 at 9:30 am PT. Register with the link above.

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

Facing Pressure, CIOs Tap Managed Service Providers to Deliver Efficiency
ciodive.com | September 19, 2022
 
Incentives or Upgrades: How Offices Tempt Workers Back
placetech.net | September 21, 2022
 
Real-Time Real Estate on The Pulse
unrealengine.com | September 22, 2022

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PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

EXPO REAL
Trade Fair Center Messe Munchen | October 4-6, 2022
Arnaud Bouzinac will attend.
 
FSU Real Estate Trends Conference
Florida State University College of Business | October 6-7, 2022
Raj Singh will share insights on how PropTech and the Metaverse will reshape commercial real estate.
 
CREtech New York
New York City | October 12-13, 2022
Raj Singh will speak on Global Venture Perspectives.
 
PropTech Forum
Sydney, Australia | October 13, 2022
Carolyn Trickett will attend.
 
JLL Spark moderated panel sessions at Blueprint in September:
“PropTech and the Journey to Net Zero” with Raj Singh
“PropTech and the Metaverse” with Laurent Grill
View the recordings on our website.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

MetaProp’s Mid-Year 2022 Global PropTech Confidence Index
Raj Singh comments on the future of PropTech. Download the report in the link above.
 
The State of Corporate Venture Capital Report 2022
JLL Spark contributes to the second annual CVC report by Silicon Valley Bank.
 
Remote Work is Here to Stay. Employers Need to Accept That.
SF Chronicle | September 14, 2022
 
Bosses are Winning the Battle to Get Workers Back to the Office
forbes.com | September 20, 2022