Spark Notes – November 23, 2023

Property technology, or PropTech, is gaining traction across the globe as the real estate industry actively seeks innovative solutions in sustainability and to increase efficiency in business practices. How does adoption compare in two major CRE regions?
 
Arnaud Bouzinac, Growth Principal at JLL Spark, highlights the similarities and differences in our latest blog post: American vs. European PropTech Investments

PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Veev Builds a Limited Collection of Single-Family Homes in the East Bay of California.
Learn more about Veev’s modular homes here.

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

INGENIOUS.BUILD Secures $37 Million in Series A Funding to Transform Real Estate Development and Construction
Congratulations to our portfolio company for closing a successful funding round.

PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

GCV: Connect Germany
November 29, 2023 | Munich, Germany
Sean Wright is speaking on the benefits of investing in CVC backed startups.

INDUSTRY NEWS
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

Climate-Tech Startups Amass $7.6B in Q3, Setting New Record for VC Funding
carboncredits.com | November 8, 2023
 
Adapting Mixed-Use Buildings for Remote Work
propmodo.com | November 10, 2023
 
Contech Surpasses $30B in Total Venture Funding
constructiondive.com | November 15, 2023
 
Bipartisan Legislation, the Expanding American Entrepreneurship Act, May Improve Access to Capital for Early Stage Firms
crowndfundinsider.com | November 20, 2023
 
Proptech Firms on WeWork’s Collapse: We’re Here For This
commercialobserver.com | November 21, 2023