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.

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?

Spark Notes featuring portfolio company qbiq

JLL Spark’s investment in qbiq was a statement that the future of real estate decision-making belongs to those who can bring clarity, speed, and scalability to commercial real estate. 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.