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.

JLL Spark Chief-of-Staff Sonia El-Sherif provides an in depth look in The AI-driven data center revolution: Why 2025 is a defining year.

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

EliseAI improves housing and healthcare efficiency with AI
CEO Minna Song participates in Open AI’s Executive Function series to discuss AI, running a startup, and the future of automation.

VergeSense introduces the Infinity Area Sensor
Their most advanced sensor to date is designed for sustainability, scalability, and simplicity in occupancy intelligence.

HqO: Quantum City Initiative
Learn more about quantum buildings and cities in HqO’s latest whitepaper.

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IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from JLL

JLL to expand U.S. Energy & Infrastructure Capital Markets capabilities with Javelin Capital acquisition
Javelin Capital strengthens JLL’s position as a leading globally connected sustainability and infrastructure capital advisor in the growing clean energy space

Australia proptech is down under the radar
Carolyn Trickett, JLL Spark Growth Principal, is featured in Commercial Observer’s article on the growth of Australian startups.

JLL Spark’s expansive view of strategic proptech investments
Managing Partner Raj Singh discusses the Spark investment strategy with Venture Capital Journal.Free subscription required to read.

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PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

Fortune Brainstorm Tech Dinner
San Francisco, CA USA | April 29, 2025
Raj Singh will attend.

The Fourth Annual JLL Spark Portfolio Summit
Chicago, IL USA | May 8, 2025
The Spark team will host portfolio company founders, key JLL stakeholders, and investor peers (invitation only).

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

Tech giants are pouring billions into AI data centers — are we ready for the real estate shift that comes with it?
entrepreneur.com | March 12, 2025

Could transparent reporting unlock the next wave of data centre growth?
datacenterreview.com | March 25, 2025

How long until AI replaces commercial real estate analysts?
propmodo.com | March 25, 2025