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What’s Behind the Acquisition of Matterport by CoStar?
April 23rd, 2024LumenRadio Wireless IoT Business and 2023 Financials Examined
April 22nd, 2024Mapping the Strategic Direction of Nordomatic in Smart Buildings
In this Research Note, we explore the strategic direction of Nordomatic, the leading independent BMS systems integrator in Scandinavia. This Research Note examines the company’s strategic priorities in the smart commercial buildings space. through mapping M&A and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the business from 2019 to date. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in […]
Breaking the Glass Unicorn: View Inc. Files for Bankruptcy
The “first smart building unicorn” has gone bankrupt. After receiving numerous warnings from NASDAQ that it could be delisted, View Inc. admitted it doesn’t have enough money to operate publicly beyond September. Last week, the company announced it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and continue operations under private ownership via an agreement with Cantor […]
The Competitive Landscape for AI in Commercial Buildings 2024
Our new research is an in-depth analysis that maps out the global landscape of smart building AI companies, providing a clear picture of the market’s structure, and allowing the reader to assess the maturity and potential of various AI applications and identify vendors shaping the industry. Who are the key players shaping the future of […]
Infogrid Faces Lawsuit over 2022 Acquisition of Aquicore
Established in 2018, UK-based smart building firm Infogrid quickly made a splash in the market, picking up a range of high-value customers including banks, supermarkets, and restaurant chains, as well as the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) during the peak of the global pandemic. The firm has attracted $135.5m in investment (including debt financing) from […]
Spacewell Smart Buildings Business & Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Spacewell, part of the Manage segment of Nemetschek, which provides software for the management and operations phase in the building lifecycle. This article is based on their 2023 annual results, investor presentations, Annual Report of the parent company, published on 21st March 2024 and the group’s strategy in the […]
Neuron Digital Gains Momentum in Meeting Hong Kong’s Building Digitalization Demand
In this Research Note, we explore one of China’s emerging startups in the smart buildings space. Incubated by Arup and with seed investment from Venturous Group, Neuron Digital is gaining momentum as it meets Hong Kong’s demand for building digitalization. Neuron Digital Established Neuron Digital is a joint venture between Arup, a leading built environment […]
Aukett Swanke Expands Further into Smart Buildings with Vanti Acquisition
UK architecture and design firm Aukett Swanke, announced yesterday that it had acquired certain assets of recently liquidated RTS via its subsidiary, the Torpedo Factory Group (TFG). Founded in 2006, RTS is a UK-based master system integrator and smart building software provider for commercial real estate, trading as Vanti. TFG has paid £37,000 ($47,000) for […]
Priva’s Building Automation Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Priva, the Dutch company that develops hardware, software and services in the field of climate control, energy saving and optimal reuse of water. Target markets are horticulture, indoor and city farming, and commercial buildings such as offices, retail, hotels and hospitals. We review the partnerships and investments made by […]