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Ricoh Workplace Experience Business Explored
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French Sustainability Software Provider Deepki Examined
This Research Note looks in-depth at Deepki, a French ESG platform provider offering a SaaS solution that uses data intelligence to guide real estate players in their net-zero transition. We examine the maturing software startup, its external funding, acquisitions, and deployments, and provide our view on their business. Deepki Profile Co-founded in 2014 by CEO […]
ButterflyMX Video Intercom & Access Control Business Examined
This Research Note examines ButterflyMX, a New York City-based video intercom and access control systems provider founded in 2014. We highlight their product suite, external funding, deployments, acquisitions, and growth before providing our view of the company. ButterflyMX Product Suite ButterflyMX launched its smartphone-powered Video Intercom in 2014. Since then, ButterflyMX has scaled its product […]
Honeywell Spinoff of Building & Industrial Automation Businesses into New Public Company
This Research Note examines the announcement of a new Honeywell Automation public company which will be formed from the spinoff of Building Automation (BA) and Industrial Automation (IA) businesses, reported in their Q4-2024 earnings call, on 6th February 2025. We also review the FY 2024 results and outlook for the Building Automation segment, highlighting its […]
Trane Technologies Commercial HVAC Business & 2024 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the commercial HVAC business of Trane Technologies. This article is based on the announcement of their Q4 and full-year 2024 results, investor presentation, and transcript of 30th January 2025. We also highlight the progress of Trane’s digital building services through connected buildings and assets, its recent acquisitions, and its […]
Consolidation in the Smart Buildings Startups Space 2024
Based on analysis from our latest research, Startups in Smart Buildings 2025, we examine M&A activity in the commercial buildings startups space. PitchBook has reported that M&A activity across all sectors in 2024 increased by 14% in volume and 19% in value YoY. In fact, deal activity reached its highest annual count ever, finishing with […]
ABB Electrification Business & 2024 Financials Explored
In this Research Note, we examine ABB’s Electrification business and its 2024 financial results announced on 30th January 2025, specifically in relation to commercial buildings and data center end markets. We also highlight acquisitions and investments made by the business throughout 2024. ABB Electrification Divisions The Electrification business is split into 5 divisions, which provide […]
Smart Building Startup Investment Reached $6.9Bn in 2024
Our new research shows that funding from venture capital, private equity, and corporate backers for smart building startups reached $6.9 billion in 2024, the 3rd highest year in value since 2015. This funding was spread across 279 funding rounds, a 17% increase on 2023. We identified 1,331 startups founded since 2013 in the management and operations […]
CBRE Building Operations & Experience (BOE) Business Examined
In this Research Note, we examine CBRE’s recent announcement of the creation of a new Building Operations & Experience business segment, in conjunction with the acquisition of Industrious, a US provider of flexible workplace solutions. We assess the changes to the former Global Workplace Solutions business and comment on the Industrious acquisition and the state […]
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