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This Research Note examines the recent HubStar announcement that it has acquired Relogix, a Canadian occupancy analytics firm. We assess the portfolio and acquisitions of Hubstar Group, the rationale for the Relogix transaction and our forecast for the occupancy analytics market in 2024 and beyond. Our recent review of workplace technology acquisitions in the commercial […]

Here is the recording and presentation from our live stream with Mike Hook from LMG discussing a blueprint for the future of smart building retrofits. Mike puts forward his view that retrofits with a light touch are the best solution to keep costs down and enable rapid deployment. And by prioritizing flexibility in a phased […]

This Research Note reviews workplace technology acquisitions in the commercial smart buildings space over the last 12 months. We highlight significant M&A transactions in integrated workplace management systems (IWMS), workplace experience apps, occupancy analytics, visitor management software and associated workplace hardware. 2023 saw 2 major consolidations in the workplace management sector led by US HVAC […]

“It was not so very long ago that people thought semiconductors were part-time orchestra leaders and that microchips were very small snack foods,” said US politician Geraldine Ferraro in the 1980s about a technology that has gone on to revolutionize the world. Semiconductors are so essential for the creation of computers, phones, vehicles, and almost […]

This Research Note examines what’s behind HqO’s decision to acquire the Symbiosy platform from HB Reavis. We review the deal in the context of HqO’s tenant experience and workplace management strategy and assess their strategic partnerships and investments in the last two years. HqO Profile Founded in 2018, Boston, US-based HqO offers a Real Estate […]

This Research Note highlights our analysis of investment levels raised by smart buildings startups and established players in 2023 from venture capital firms, private equity and strategic investors. We review investment in the smart buildings space in the context of the broader proptech sector, assess funding for startup companies, the role of corporate investors and […]

This Research Note reviews strategic investments in the smart buildings space over the last 12 months. A diverse range of corporate stakeholders – commercial real estate service firms, building owners and operators, vendors of building automation systems and HVAC equipment firms – have continued to fund startups with innovative technology platforms and business models.   Investments […]

This Research Note reviews Carrier’s announcement to divest its commercial refrigeration business to Chinese manufacturer, Haier. This transaction is part of a series of divestments, brought about by the acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions. The state of play of Carrier’s portfolio transformation activities is assessed including the exit of the fire and security businesses. Carrier […]