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Spark Notes – February 16, 2023

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As companies learn the pros and cons of a remote or hybrid workforce, many of the common challenges can be resolved with a customized tech stack to enable team synergy. JLL Spark Partner Laurent Grill shares his experience and key insights on the importance of creating an environment that fosters a strong company culture and the technology to support team connections in a dispersed set of employees. Read more in our latest blog post:
 
The Future of Company Culture

PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Build in Digital’s Top 50 ConTech Partners
Alice is on this list of top construction technology firms in the built environment.
 
The New Real Estate Game: A Future-Ready Framework for CRE Investment
Dealpath Co-founder and CEO Mike Sroka shares insight on how data is helping major companies with their real estate decisions.
 
Miami and PropTech: Why More Firms Are Considering the Magic City
LandTech is featured in the article on Miami’s PropTech ecosystem.
 
IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from JLL

Leading PropTech Investors From JLL Spark and PSP Growth Join CRETI Venture Board
JLL Spark Investment Principal Kitty Sullivan is elected to the board of directors.
 
China’s Messy Property Market Shows Promise for Foreign Investors
Managing Partner Raj Singh highlights JLL Spark’s interest in partnering with PropTech in China.
 
PropTech Fundraising Accelerates in Asia-Pacific Region on Rising Demand for Decarbonisation in Real Estate Industry
Chris Pu, Managing Partner of JLL Spark China Ventures, is quoted on rapid growth of China’s tech startup scene.

PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

Alleycon
New York, New York | February 17, 2023
Laurent Grill is speaking; Daniel Correa and Javier Araujo O’Neill are attending.

INDUSTRY NEWS
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

Generative AI is Building the Foundation of PropTech’s Next Wave
techcrunch.com | February 7, 2023
 
PropTech Seed Rounds Shift in Frequency and Amount
commercialobserver.com | February 7, 2023
 
Loans Coming Due, Lease Expirations Spell Trouble for Office Market: Report
commercialobserver.com | February 9, 2023
 
 
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