Spark Notes – February 1, 2024

At JLL Spark Global Ventures, our main goal is to align investments with the strategic priorities of JLL and its clients.
 
Danny Klein, VP of Innovation at JLL Spark, explains how our strategy brings value to Spark portfolio companies in part 5 of our CVC series: Crossing the internal chasm.

PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Introducing noro: Revolutionalizing Workspace Connectivity
Born from Shared Studios, noro re-imagines how professionals interact in the digital space.
 
OpenSpace BIM+: BIM Built for the Field
A new suite of user-friendly 3D tools for seamless onsite coordination.
 
Desana Events
Streamlined event space booking and management for global organizations.

IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from JLL

The Green Building Certification System Is Worth Billions – But It Isn’t Helping To Cut Carbon
JLL is referenced in Bisnow’s special report on the underwhelming impact of green certifications on carbon reduction.

PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

IMN’s ESG & Decarbonizing Real Estate Forum (Winter)
Nashville, Tennessee USA | February 8-9, 2024
Raj Singh and Guy Grainger, JLL’s Global Head of Sustainability, will speak on the panel “Evaluating How Real Estate Can Combat Climate Change.”
 
Realcomm CIO & Property Tech Forum
Sydney, Australia | February 13, 2024
Carolyn Tricket will attend.
 
YPO Real Estate Global Summit
Dubai, UAE | February 25-27, 2024
Raj Singh will speak.

INDUSTRY NEWS
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

Does Working From Home Boost Productivity Growth?
frbsf.com | January 16, 2024
 
Coming to Terms with the Beginning of Local Law 97
commercialobserver.com | January 16, 2024
 
$104M for Clean Energy Projects in 31 Buildings Announced by DOE
facilitiesdive.com | January 18, 2024
 
The Churn in Proptech Could Last Awhile
commercialobserver.com | January 23, 2024
 
AI Use Builds in the Construction Industry
commercialobserver.com | January 30, 2024