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Spark Notes
Catch up on our portfolio company updates in this issue of Spark Notes.
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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.
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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?
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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…
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Spark Notes and our insight on the evolution of property management
Property management, the oversight and administration of real estate assets, is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements. This shift is not only improving operational efficiency but also enhancing the experience for all stakeholders involved in the real estate ecosystem.
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Spark Notes with a feature on JLL Spark investor Erlinda Arriola
We are pleased to introduce our newest team member Erlinda Arriola! She joined JLL Spark in December 2024 with an extensive and diverse background in VC investing. Erlinda’s experience lends to a unique perspective and a seasoned approach to sealing a deal for the JLL Spark fund.
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Spark Notes and our PropTech vision for 2025
Our philosophy at JLL Spark remains steadfast as we enter 2025: to deliver cutting-edge, tech-enabled innovation to the CRE industry. As macro trends dominating the real estate industry all point to the absolute necessity of technology deployment, JLL Spark intends to expand our investments in these areas, including tech to compensate for the lack of…
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Spark Notes – 2025 Spark team predictions and new research on PropTech AI
In the spirit of forecasting (or manifesting) what the new year will bring, the JLL Spark team compiled their predictions on CRE themes for the year ahead. The top trends identified were sustainability, data center growth, a rebound in the CRE landscape, and – last, but not least – AI.
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Spark Notes and JLL’s study of more than 300 CRE-specific AI startups
In our latest blog post, AI is driving digital transformation in the built environment, Danny Klein, JLL Spark’s VP of Innovation, collaborates with JLL Research to reveal how the adoption of AI in commercial real estate empowers both investors and occupiers to achieve better financial and operational outcomes.
