Spark Notes
Catch up on our portfolio company updates in this issue of Spark Notes.
VC activity up in Q1, but tariff uncertainty looms over future deals
Managing Partner Raj Singh comments in the article with Chicago Business Journal.
Spark Notes and a deep-dive on AI-driven data centers
For decades, data centers quietly powered the digital world behind the scenes. That era is over. As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms industries and infrastructure, these once-hidden facilities are becoming central to the conversation. In 2025, the focus is no longer on simply expanding data centers but on reimagining them from the ground up.
JLL Spark’s expansive view of strategic proptech investments
Managing Partner Raj Singh discusses the JLL Spark investment strategy with Venture Capital Journal.
Australia Proptech Is Down Under the Radar
Tech focused on residential properties and construction is hot, but startups looking to grow often need to look beyond the continental-sized country. Carolyn Trickett, JLL Spark Growth Principal based in Australia, contributes to the article.
Spark Notes with a feature on JLL Spark investor Ajey Kaushal
Continuing our JLL Spark investor series, we are pleased to deliver insights on CRE-focused venture capital from Investment Principal Ajey Kaushal, who brings a wealth of knowledge and humor to his deals. What are the key metrics he uses when evaluating startups? How does the JLL Spark business model enable growth for our portfolio companies?
Emerging Leaders 2025: Sean Wright, JLL Spark Global Ventures
Investment Principal Sean Wright is one of GCV’s top 50 Emerging Leaders in corporate venturing for 2025.
Rising Stars 2025: Daniel Correa, JLL Spark Global Ventures
Growth Principal Daniel Correa is one of GCV’s top 50 Rising Stars in corporate venturing for 2025.
How to be a great CVC investor: 4 lessons from GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders
Corporate venture professionals come from a wide variety of backgrounds, but these traits unite them. Sean Wright, JLL Spark Investment Principal based in EMEA, contributes to the article.
JLL Spark and qbiq: Elevating the AI-based architectural solution to an industry standard
qbiq Co-founder and CEO Leeor Solnik shares his company’s journey from ideation to industry disruptor. With its partnership with JLL Spark, qbiq is fast becoming an industry standard for real estate deals.