Acquisitions

Smart Buildings

Consolidation in the Smart Buildings Startups Space 2024

February 4th, 2025
Energy

ABB Electrification Business & 2024 Financials Explored

February 3rd, 2025
CBRE Industrious Acquisition
Smart Buildings

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 […]

Bueno Analytics Hudson Yards
Energy

Bueno Analytics Gains Traction in Crowded Energy Management Software Market

In this Research Note, we examine Bueno Analytics, an Australian startup providing building analytics software supporting decarbonization. We review the firm’s development since its founding, its software suite, key deployments, external funding, and recent growth. Bueno Analytics Profile Founded in 2013 by Leon Wurfel, Built Environment Optimisation Pty Ltd., trading as Bueno Analytics, is headquartered […]

CPower Virtual Power Plants
Energy

CPower Building-to-Grid Technology Provider Examined

In this Research Note, we examine CPower Energy Management, a US provider of building-to-grid technology for commercial buildings that offers peak demand management and behind-the-meter distributed energy resource (DER) services to building owners and operators. We review their Enerwise site optimization technology and their expansion strategy since their founding. CPower Profile Founded in 2014, CPower […]

GEWISS Acquisitions 2024
Smart Buildings

Acquisition Spree for GEWISS Group in Building Automation & Lighting

In this Research Note, we examine GEWISS, the Italian electrical products manufacturer highlighting the Group’s M&A strategy, demonstrated by 3 strategic acquisitions in lighting and building automation in 2024. Gewiss Group Profile Founded in 1970, GEWISS is the largest Italian corporation in the electrical engineering sector, with headquarters in Cenate Sotto, Bergamo. The company is […]

What’s Behind Trane’s Acquisition of Brainbox AI
Smart Buildings

What’s Behind Trane’s Acquisition of Brainbox AI?

This Research Note examines what’s behind Trane Technologies’ acquisition of Brainbox AI, announced on 18th December 2024. We review the transaction details, the strategic rationale, and prior relationships of this major US HVAC manufacturer and the Canadian startup offering AI-powered HVAC optimization technology. A market we recently covered in an in-depth research report. Transaction Details and […]

bosch building technology
Security

Bosch Divests Security Products Business to Investment Firm Triton Partners

In this Research Note, we examine the divestment of Bosch Security Products to Triton Partners, announced on 12th December 2024. We focus on the transaction, the new owner, and the realignment strategy in Bosch Building Technologies and the Energy and Building Technology business area. Bosch announced it planned to divest the business in October 2023, […]

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