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JLL Spark invests in PROBIS to drive real estate innovation
According to McKinsey, 98% of construction projects experience cost overruns, and the average cost overrun is roughly 28%. Against this backdrop of inefficiency, JLL Spark recently invested in PROBIS, a leading SaaS PropTech startup specializing in financial management for real estate development, aligning with JLL’s digital transformation goals in project management.
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JLL Spark’s investment in Ren Systems: AI-driven relationship intelligence for high-value sales
JLL Spark Global Ventures recently led a $3.5 million funding round for Ren Systems, reaffirming not only our intent to back visionary founders building world-changing businesses but also our commitment to tech-enabling our core business and transforming our industry.
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From brown to green: How JLL’s technology investments help our clients achieve their net zero goals
Increasing demand for sustainable buildings from tenants, investors, and regulators is leading to a shift toward greener practices and technologies across the real estate industry.
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Asia Pacific – part 2: Distinctive real estate trends and PropTech VC activity
We recently explored the real estate industry in Asia Pacific and why it offers vast potential for PropTech solutions. Now we look at the some of the PropTech adoption trends and why there seems to be a lower volume of VC investment compared to the US and Europe.
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Spark X: Pioneering the future of corporate venture studios with JLL
Founded in 2021, Spark X is the embodiment of innovation and strategic growth within the JLL family. Where JLL Spark Global Ventures excels in identifying and investing in groundbreaking startups, Spark X takes a hands-on approach, building transformative solutions from the ground up.
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CVC series, part 6: The future of corporations and startups working together
Correctly balancing the needs of employees, shareholders, and investors is critical to successfully run a CVC. In order to get it right, you need top level support , aligned processes, investment skills, allocated capital and time, of course, but you have to start with metrics.
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The real estate industry in Asia Pacific – part 1, a regional overview
The Asia Pacific region presents a massive market opportunity for PropTech due to its population, rapid urbanization, and increased demand for real estate services.
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How JLL Spark and JLL Technologies’ Alliances help drive PropTech startup success
One of the key benefits of securing an investment with JLL Spark Global Ventures is the opportunity to be part of a portfolio of startups with the potential for representation and referrals to JLL internal divisions, JLL clients, and other direct customers.
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CVC series, part 5: Crossing the internal chasm
As a strategic corporate venture capital firm, JLL Spark Global Ventures drives value to JLL, our clients, and our startups through the match-making of cutting-edge new technologies.
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2024 PropTech forecast from the JLL Spark team
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JLL Spark Global Ventures: Pioneering the future of real estate through innovation
Technological advancements are transforming industries at an unprecedented rate, and the real estate sector stands to benefit tremendously from this revolution.