Spark Notes and and why we invested in Ren Systems

JLL is committed to tech-enabling its core business and transforming the commercial real estate industry by investing in cutting-edge PropTech solutions. One such solution is JLL Spark’s newest addition to the fund, Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship management platform that enables meaningful outreach within your professional network. 

Principal Ajey Kaushal highlights the startup’s capabilities and how it will impact an industry that thrives on people and their relationships in JLL Spark’s investment in Ren: AI-powered relationship intelligence for high-value sales.

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Waypoint 2024 hosted by OpenSpaceA virtual summit to explore new, image-first workflows and AI-powered tools to simplify construction.
October 10, 2024 | 8:00 – 11:00 AM PT | Register in the link above

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INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
New partnerships or follow-ons with our existing portfolio

Ren Systems raises $3.5M, partners with ZoomInfo to bring AI-powered relationship intelligence to dealmakers at 35,000 businesses
The round was led by JLL Spark with participation from Camber Creek, ZoomInfo, and Contour Ventures.

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IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from JLL

Office attendance, space utilization expected to rise in 2030: JLL
In JLL’s Future of Work Survey 2024, over half of respondents expect their total office footprint to expand in the next five years.

JLL’s Global Consumer Experience Survey
Experience is a key factor in the current consumer economy.

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PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

EXPO REAL
Munich, Germany | October 7-9, 2024
Sean Wright will moderate the panel “How corporates and VCs can work together to develop mutually beneficial innovation programs.”
Arnaud Bouzinac will attend.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
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