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Spark Notes – April 13, 2023
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Smart buildings carry a host of definitions depending on the expected outcomes from tenants and landlords. At JLL Spark, we evaluate our clients’ challenges and analyze building data to customize their tech portfolios, producing results that surpass those of a general approach. Andre Bothma, Growth Principal based in London, highlights these solutions in The Science of Smart Buildings: PropTech to Improve Workspaces. |
PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES What’s new with our startups BXP Unveils New Street-to-Seat Journey for Clients to Easily Access Buildings and Spaces with iPhone or Apple Watch SwiftConnect partners with BXP to launch CRE’s first connected experience for building access systems. Best Places to Work 2023 Dealpath is listed on Globe Street’s list of best CRE workplaces. |
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY New partnerships or follow-ons with our existing portfolio ESG Building Intelligent Leader Infogrid Closes $90 Million Series B The funding enables product enhancement, strategic hires, and customer acquisition at the heels of growth in 2022. ALICE Technologies Extends Funding Series B Round to Access $47M in Capital JLL Spark participates in the follow-on to enhance ALICE’s construction optioneering platform. |
IN THE PRESS Insights in the media from JLL How to Invest in the Future of the Office: A View From Three Investors Kitty Sullivan, Investment Principal at JLL Spark, weighs in on technology that helps manage the logistics of a hybrid workforce. Data, Climate and Hybrid Work Transform Commercial Real Estate Managing Partner Raj Singh discusses the future value of data generated from buildings. Migration Out of Urban Cores Slowed in 2022 JLL research shows improved net migration rates for major markets. |
PROPTECH EVENTS Connect with our team at the following events Australian Prop Tech Summit 2023 Sydney, Australia | May 2-4, 2023 Carolyn Trickett is speaking on technology to improve the commercial tenant experience. CREtech London London, England | May 10-11, 2023 Raj Singh is speaking with Stephanie Hyde, CEO of JLL UK. Andre Bothma and Tanguy Quero are attending. |
INDUSTRY NEWS Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing How AI is Helping PropTech Overtake FinTech Investment and Green in the Built World tech.eu | April 4, 2023 Inside CRE’s Frustrating Battle to Reduce its Carbon Emissions – and Save Humanity bisnow.com | April 6, 2023 Collaboration Has Driven Return to Office, But How Is It Measured? propmodo.com | April 9, 2023 Real Estate is Just Not That Into the Metaverse… Yet commercialobserver.com | April 11, 2023 Generative AI is Exploding. These are the Most Important Trends You Need to Know forbes.com | April 11, 2023 US Manufacturing Has a Real Estate Problem reuters.com | April 13, 2023 To learn more about JLL Spark, visit our website or email us at contact@spark.jll. Interested in potential investment from JLL Spark? Apply here. |