Spark Notes with a feature on JLL Spark investor Erlinda Arriola

INVESTOR FEATURE

We are pleased to introduce our newest team member Erlinda Arriola! She joined JLL Spark in December 2024 with an extensive and diverse background in VC investing. Erlinda’s experience lends to a unique perspective and a seasoned approach to sealing a deal for the JLL Spark fund.

Meet Erlinda and learn more about her in JLL Spark Investor: Erlinda Arriola.

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Seismic Synergy: Sensors and ShakeMap – Optimising post-earthquake damage data
Portfolio company Safehub co-hosted an educational webinar on earthquake damage assessment, insurance underwriting, and modeling or managing reinsurance capacity. Watch the recording in the link above.

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IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from JLL

Three key trends shaping corporate real estate in 2025
JLL Research white paper on emerging trends that will reshape how organizations approach their workplace strategies and real estate decisions.

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PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

Coffee, Capital, Conversation: Corporate Venture Edition Panel
New York, New York USA | February 26, 2025
Erlinda Arriola is a panelist at the event.

Upfront Summit 2025
Los Angeles, California USA | February 26-27, 2025
Laurent Grill will attend.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
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commercialsearch.com | February 4, 2025