The smart building industry is fast becoming a world of unicorns and fairy tales as record levels of funding pour into the industry. A maturing consumer market and significant M&A activity are fueling confidence in the investment community. Given this backing, a multitude of startups are pursuing ambitious strategies to emulate the growing number of success stories in the wider technology space. “2018 has proved to be a record year for investment in the global smart buildings sector, with over $2.4 billion invested in startups, showing increased confidence by investors in the sector and indicating the positive response companies are receiving for their products and services in the market,” states our latest report StartUps and their Impact on Smart Buildings 2019. As we settle into 2019 this trend is expected to continue, possibly even eclipse last years impressive figures. It is all part of long-term capital trends for the sector as a whole, which has […]