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ABB Divests Multisite Retail Business & Invests Further in BrainBox AI as a Strategic Partner
Brainbox AI has announced the acquisition of ABB’s multisite retail business and a US$20 million fundraising round led by the Government of Québec as a lead investor for US$10 million, alongside ABB, a returning lead investor and global partner. This Research Note highlights the background to this announcement and the strategic rationale of both companies, […]
Belimo Building Controls Business & Growth Strategy 2022 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Belimo Group, based on their 2022 annual report, investor presentations, financial results announced on 6th March 2023 and their long-term growth strategy in the building automation field devices sector. Belimo Group, a listed company on the Swiss Stock Exchange, is headquartered in Hinwil, Switzerland with over 2,000 employees. […]
ABB Smart Buildings Business 2022 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Smart Buildings business of ABB, based on their 2022 results, Factsheet and building technology-related acquisitions and partnerships throughout 2022. The Smart Buildings division, one of 6 business units of the $14.1 billion Electrification segment of ABB, reported revenues in the range of $2,750 to $3,250 million for 2022. […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of ABB Smart Buildings Division
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of ABB’s Smart Buildings division. We have mapped the acquisitions, strategic partnerships and investment activity of the business unit to ascertain their growth ambitions, by categorizing the various relationships and deals by technology and investment type over a 4-year period. This analysis is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of […]
Skyfii Occupancy Analytics Business and FY2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Skyfii, a Sydney-based Australian public company providing crowd analytics and occupancy management solutions to public venues and commercial properties. This analysis covers their latest financial results y/e 30 June 2022, vertical market focus, acquisitions and growth strategies. Skyfii completed an IPO (ASX: SKF) on the Australian Stock Exchange in 2014. The company positions itself as […]
Belimo Group 2021 Financials and Growth Strategy Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Belimo Group, based on their 2021 annual report, investor presentations and their long-term growth strategy in the building automation field devices sector. Belimo Group, a listed company on the Swiss Stock Exchange, is headquartered in Hinwil, Switzerland with approximately 2,000 employees. The group is a market leader in field devices for […]
Combining Bricks and Bytes in ABB’s Smart Buildings Division
In this Research Note, we examine the Smart Buildings Division of ABB, based on their activities throughout 2021, updating our previous article, ABB Ramps Up its Mid-Market Commercial Building Automation Business, which highlighted their acquisition of Cylon. The Smart Buildings Division offers a broad portfolio of home and building automation solutions as well as a portfolio of electrical […]
Building Technology Startups Gain a Foothold in Commercial Real Estate Deployments
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. Smart building startups are gaining a foothold in the commercial real estate sector as indicated by the Increasing deployment of innovative building technologies developed by new entrants. Building owners and operators are adopting AI and IoT building systems to reduce their carbon footprint, […]