Energy Optimisation
Eaton Embeds Itself into the AEC Lifecycle via Autodesk Partnership
September 22nd, 2026Neuron Digital: Arup-Backed Startup Grows to 800+ Buildings
September 17th, 2026
aedifion: HVAC Optimization StartUp Grows Revenue 86% in 2025
This Research Note examines aedifion, a German HVAC optimization startup, its growth in 2025/2026, and external funding before highlighting their recent collaboration with two other DACH smart building startups, Optiml and Green Fusion. This article updates our previous coverage of aedifion in April 2025. Aedifion Profile aedifion GmbH is a startup based in Cologne, Germany, […]
Smart Building AI Consolidation: The Acquisition Wave!
The independent smart building AI specialist vendor is becoming an endangered species. Our new research tracked approximately $22 billion of disclosed mergers and acquisitions value across roughly 35 transactions in the 27 months to April 2026. On the other side of the ledger, only 34 new companies entered the market across all 12 use case […]
Technis Acquires Videtics & E-NNO: Pushing Into Smart Building Analytics in 2026
This Research Note examines the development of Technis, a Swiss startup which has undergone several pivots, transitioning from smart tennis courts to smart flooring before shifting to a multi-disciplinary, unified space intelligence platform, spanning people flow, safety, and energy optimization. We draw on commentary from a July 2025 podcast, “The Pivot that Makes or Breaks […]
Mendole Strengthens Position: Danish Energy Services 2025 IPO
This Research Note examines the IPO of Mendole A/S, a Danish building services company that has recently gone public on the Swedish Spotlight stock exchange. Based on the company presentation, IPO information memorandum, and subsequent press releases, we explore the transaction details, financial highlights, and overall buy-and-build strategy. Transaction Details Mendole has secured 50% of […]
Hager Group’s Energy Management Software Expansion: 15 Years of Acquisitions Analyzed
This Research Note examines Hager Group, the German supplier of electrical distribution products for residential applications, which has extended its business focus to commercial buildings. We comment on its recent inorganic growth strategy in energy management software and services, before analyzing the impact of their acquisitions since 2010. Hager Group Profile Hager Group is a […]
Podcast 40: Stiles Property Management Found $400K+ in Hidden Savings
Most property managers know their buildings are hemorrhaging money through inefficient systems. The problem? They have no idea where to start looking. Devon Newton, VP of Property Management at Stiles, faced this exact challenge with 110 East, a new Class A development in Charlotte’s Southpark district. Despite managing 116 properties across the Southeast, she found […]
Noda’s Strategic Pivot from Infogrid Continues: Comprehensive 2025 Review
This Research Note takes an in-depth look at UK startup Noda’s filing of their 2024 company accounts, released on 30th July 2025, detailing the financial results of Information Grid Ltd. We also comment on strategic decisions made in 2024 and 2025, including a strategic pivot in their software portfolio and headcount reductions. This article updates […]
Carnot’s Energy Optimization Solutions 2025 Expansion in Asia & Middle East
This Research Note examines Carnot Innovations, a Hong Kong-based smart buildings startup. We explore their AI-powered energy optimization solutions, deployments, funding, and partnerships. Carnot Innovations Profile Founded in 2018, Carnot Innovations has developed a proprietary AI Optimization and Analytics solution to control buildings in real-time, aiming to improve the operational and resource efficiency of buildings […]
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