Spark Notes – February 2, 2023

The way we work has a new look. There are many factors to this evolution causing companies to identify the best balance of in-person, hybrid, or remote workers and the technology to enable optimal operations. Tanguy Quero, JLL Spark’s Investment Principal based in Paris, addresses the most common challenges and shares his insights on solutions designed to ease our new way of work.
 
Tech for the Future of Work: Thinking Inside the Boxes

PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Re-Leased Appoints a Global Chief Revenue Officer to Spearhead Ambitious Growth Plans
The commercial property management platform anticipates growth in key international markets, software enhancements, and a series of new products and partnerships.
 
BuiltWorlds 2022 Top Deals 50 List
Veev earns the top spot on this list of the largest venture deals, funds raised, and acquisitions in the built world.
 
OpenSpace Wins an Award at the Emaar Innovation Challenge
Our startup is recognized in the “Customer experience/smart & healthy buildings” category. Congratulations OpenSpace!

IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from JLL

‘A CRE Revolution’ Coming as Federal Investment Sends CRE on Green Hiring Spree
JLL’s Josephine Tucker, Managing Director of Clean Energy and Infrastructure, and other sustainability focused real estate professionals share their perspectives on the demand for specialized talent.

PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

IOT Solutions World Congress
Barcelona, Spain | January 31 – February 2, 2023
Andre Bothma is attending.
 
IMN’s ESG & Decarbonizing Real Estate Forum
Nashville, Tennessee | February 7-8, 2023
Raj Singh is moderating the panel “Using Technology to Build and Enhance Your ESG Strategy,” featuring Juno, Veev, and Prelude Ventures.
 
London PropTech Show
London, UK | February 15-16, 2023
Tanguy Quero is attending.
 
Alleycon
New York, New York | February 17, 2023
Daniel Correa and Javier Araujo O’Neill attending.

INDUSTRY NEWS
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

Landlords to Be Hit By $200MM in LL97 Fines Next Year, Study Estimates
bisnow.com | January 19, 2023
 
Layoffs are a Nail in the Coffin for Whatever the Metaverse is
businessinsider.com | January 23, 2023
 
The Job Market for Remote Workers is Shrinking
wsj.com | January 24, 2023
 
Big Tech is in Big-Layoff Mode, but PropTech Might Not Be and Here’s Why
globest.com | January 30, 2023
 
How Can Real Estate Data Leadership Prepare Firms for the 2023 Big Data and AI Inflection Point?
proptechconnect.com | January 31, 2023