Building Decarbonization
Kaer Secures $350 Million to Dominate Low-Carbon Cooling Across Asia
April 28th, 2025Energys Group Completes $10.125m IPO: Key Insights from the 2025 Listing
April 10th, 2025
CarbonQuest Aiming to Reduce Building CO2 Emissions with Carbon Capture
In this Research Note, we examine CarbonQuest, a US startup that has developed a decarbonization solution that captures CO2 from buildings before it is emitted to the atmosphere. CarbonQuest Profile Founded in 2015, CarbonQuest, (formerly NextWatts, Inc.) is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with a commercialization team in New York City. The startup has developed a […]
Soletair’s Building Integrated Carbon Capture Business Examined 2025
This Research Note explores the building integrated carbon capture business of Soletair Power, a Finnish startup founded in 2016. We examine how their Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology works and highlight their funding, strategic investors, and partnerships before commenting on the competitive landscape. Soletair Power Profile Soletair Power Company Profile, September 2024 Direct air capture […]
Ameresco Reports 29% Growth: Key Insights from 2024 Financial Results
In this Research Note, we examine Ameresco’s energy services business based on their Q4 2024 results published on 27th February 2025, presentations, and 10K Report. We highlight their business segments, revenue mix, divestments and acquisitions. Ameresco Profile Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. is a US energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance […]
Indian Innovation: 11 Smart Building Startups Gaining Traction
In this Research Note, we examine the smart building startup market in India. This analysis is part of our Startups in Smart Buildings Report, published in January 2025 in which we examined 30 APAC startups gaining traction. We assess the venture capital fundraising market in India, before highlighting 11 startups founded in India in the […]
Bain Capital Acquires Apleona. What’s Driving the Deal?
This Research Note explores what’s behind the recent acquisition of Apleona, a German technical facility management business by Bain Capital, the European private equity firm. Our focus is on the strategic rationale of Bain Capital to acquire this firm, Apleona’s prior acquisitions in facility management, and its strategic investments in digital building services. Bain Capital […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Top 5 Smart Building Acquisitions & Investments of 2024!
In this research note, we have compiled lists of the top 5 Acquisitions AND the top 5 Investments completed in the smart building industry in 2024. There has been significant deal activity throughout 2024, with acquisitions and investment across all aspects of the operation and maintenance phases of the building lifecycle. High-value acquisitions were dominated […]
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