Energy Efficiency
Who Are the Smart Building Startups Gaining Traction in 2024?
June 12th, 2024What’s Behind Brainbox AI’s Acquisition of Turntide’s Automation Division?
June 3rd, 2024Energy Management Startups Dominate Funding in 2023-24
Our new research reveals key data on 284 funding rounds for startups, amounting to around $5.5 billion across the smart buildings sector in the 16 months since January 2023. And, with over $2 billion already invested in the first four months of 2024, we believe that the outlook for investment and alliances with new entrants […]
$5.5 Billion Invested in Smart Building Startups Since January 2023
The global smart buildings landscape is heavily populated with new entrants, according to our new research, which identified 1,221 startups founded in the last ten years that serve the management and operations phase of commercial real estate. In total 35% of startups have been acquired since 2013, and 6% are closed or inactive. Funding for […]
Azbil Building Automation Business & FY2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Azbil, a Japanese public company with a leading position in the domestic building automation market. The financial highlights and growth strategy analysis of the Building Automation business is based on their FY2023 annual results, year ending 31st March 2024, Annual Report 2023, and investor presentations. Azbil Building Automation Financial […]
Major Players Put Their Weight Behind AI in Commercial Buildings
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) in commercial buildings is far-reaching, leading to a broad adoption landscape. The strategic positioning of key players in the AI market for commercial buildings is a critical aspect of understanding the current landscape and the future potential of AI. “Many large building automation firms are at the forefront of […]
Recording: State of the Smart Building Startup Landscape 2024!
Here is the recording and presentation from our live stream where we shared insights from our new research into the 2024 Smart Building Startup Landscape. Memoori has seen a 33% Decrease in Funding Rounds Compared to the Previous Year. However, with $3.5 Billion invested in 2023 and over $2 Billion already invested in the first […]
Salto Systems Access Control Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Salto Systems business, based on their 2023 revenues, market expansion, product innovation, and a minority investment in an energy savings product for the hospitality sector. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, Salto Systems is one of the market leaders in electronic locking and access control solutions […]
Legrand Building Infrastructure Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Legrand Group, from the perspective of its latest financial results reported on 15th February 2024, strategic roadmap and acquisitions, based on investor presentations and their 2023 Universal Registration Document. Legrand positions itself as the only global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, with the largest product offering on […]
Mapping the Global Landscape of AI in Commercial Buildings 2024
The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape in commercial buildings is rapidly evolving. Significant growth in the number and size of companies offering AI-enabled products and services in commercial real estate has been growing around the world in recent years. The private sector has seen a sharp rise in AI development and with that, the number of […]