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Another Failed PropTech SPAC: Enocean Terminates Merger Agreement with Parabellum
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Gorilla Technology Video Surveillance Business & 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Gorilla Technology Group, the Taiwanese video surveillance business, based on their 2022 financial results, Annual Report, investor presentations and strategic pivot to Security Convergence. This is an update on our previous article, SPACS: The 800-pound Gorilla in the PropTech Room. The Gorilla Technology IPO, was completed in July 2022, […]
Can Commercial Real Estate Seize the VPP Opportunity?
Virtual power plants (VPP) have been around for a while now, with early examples almost a decade old, yet mass adoption has been limited so far. However, as technology and policy mature in an increasingly volatile energy landscape, the case for VPPs has begun to rise once again around the world. We have seen a […]
ABB Divests Multisite Retail Business & Invests Further in BrainBox AI as a Strategic Partner
Brainbox AI has announced the acquisition of ABB’s multisite retail business and a US$20 million fundraising round led by the Government of Québec as a lead investor for US$10 million, alongside ABB, a returning lead investor and global partner. This Research Note highlights the background to this announcement and the strategic rationale of both companies, […]
Buyer’s Market Triggers a Flight-to-Quality in Commercial Real Estate
As the world grapples with the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial real estate (CRE) sector finds itself at a pivotal moment. The unprecedented shift towards remote and hybrid work has left businesses questioning the traditional office space model, and the CRE market is now compelled to innovate or risk obsolescence. Our new […]
Portfolio Transformation at Carrier with Acquisition of Viessmann & Exit of Fire & Security Businesses
Carrier has announced strategic actions that will transform the Company’s business portfolio and establish Carrier as a pure-play, intelligent climate and energy solutions company. They will acquire Viessmann Climate Solutions in a cash and stock transaction valued at €12 billion. They also plan to exit their Fire & Security and Commercial Refrigeration cabinet businesses. This […]
iLOQ Digital Access Management Business & 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine iLOQ, the Finnish digital access management business, based on 2022 financial results, Annual reports and recent press releases. This is an update on our previous article, Exploring iLOQ Financials & the Mechatronic Lock Market. iLOQ is a growing Finnish innovator in the mechatronic locking sector. Based on patented energy-harvesting […]
The Escalating Impact of AI on the Building Internet of Things
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from being merely a buzzword to presenting definable roles and tangible benefits for smart buildings. The past three years have seen the emergence of genuinely innovative use cases for AI technologies within the IoT for smart buildings (BIoT). While the rise of generative AI, like ChatGPT (developed […]
Legrand Building Infrastructure Business & 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Legrand Group, from the perspective of its latest financial results, strategic roadmap and acquisitions, based on investor presentations and their 2022 Universal Registration Document. Legrand positions itself as the only global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, with the largest product offering on the market. Legrand offers a […]
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