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Smart building startups are back in favor with investors. In the first half of 2026, we tracked 169 funding rounds worth more than $5.3 billion flowing into young companies serving the commercial buildings sector. That represents a 71% jump in value compared with the same period last year, and 34% more deals. After three years […]

This Research Note examines the software and digital services strategy of Schneider Electric, highlighting its current status, based on 2025 digital metrics presented by the Group on 26th February 2026. We analyse the key milestones in the evolution of their software portfolio over the past 8 years, including major acquisitions which have contributed to the […]

This Research Note examines two of the companies in the Sidara collaborative, PARA and CopperTree Analytics, specializing in digital twin platforms and building analytics, respectively.  Sidara Collaborative Profile Sidara is a privately owned global collaborative of more than 20 specialist design, engineering and consulting firms, delivering built environment projects. Founded in 1956 as Dar-Al-Handasah, the […]

Something fundamental has shifted in the smart building startup landscape. Our new report, Startups in Smart Buildings 2026, reveals an ecosystem that has moved decisively from creation to consolidation. We identified only 11 new startups founded in 2025, and there has been a steady decline from the peak of 195 in 2016. At the same […]

This Research Note explores the recent announcement that Consigli, a Norwegian engineering software startup has been acquired by AECOM. We examine the transaction details, Consigli’s approach to AI-driven engineering workflows in real estate development, AECOM’s strategic rationale, and the impact on the AEC sector. Transaction Details Global infrastructure engineering giant AECOM has acquired Norwegian AI […]