Facility Management

This Research Note examines Xovis, a Swiss technology company that manufactures and sells 3D sensors and related software solutions for the precise counting and analysis of people flows worldwide. We highlight their ownership, acquisitions, market reach, and regional expansion. Xovis Profile Founded in 2008, the Xovis Group has more than 600,000 sensors installed globally, with […]

This Research Note examines Lessen, a US startup providing a tech-enabled facility services platform that manages maintenance requests for property owners.  We review their combined network of service providers, the acquisitions of SMS Assist and Blue Skyre, disclosed external funding, and their AI-driven maintenance lifecycle platform launched in 2025. Lessen Profile Lessen LLC positions itself […]

This Research Note examines 2 early-stage startups. Swiss-based flint and UK-based Tyten are using AI to deliver automated workflow efficiencies that address the real pain points of facilities management: automating repetitive tasks and enabling operational efficiencies in repair and maintenance work orders. flint Founded in 2025 by Thomas Kessler (former CEO of Locatee) and Fabio […]

This Research Note examines the M&A activity of Sauter Group, a Basel, Switzerland-based provider of building automation solutions and services, following two further acquisitions announced in 2025, Grupo King in Portugal and Electracom in the UK.  We highlight the timeline of the 10 transactions over the last 10 years, inorganic revenues acquired and business focus […]

MetroNational’s cybersecurity transformation offers a valuable lesson in getting smart building fundamentals right. In episode 41 of the podcast, Tearle Whitson (VP of Operational Technology at MetroNational) and Rob Murchison (CEO of Intelligent Buildings, LLC) share the lessons from securing a 10 million square foot mixed-use portfolio in West Houston. Like many successful real estate […]

In this Research Note, we examine the Sauter Group, a Basel, Switzerland-based provider of building automation solutions and services. We highlight the Group’s profile, 2024 financial highlights, Vision Center 2025 upgrade, and recent deployments in Germany. Sauter Group 2024 Profile Founded in 1910, Fr. Sauter AG is privately owned by the founding families (FABREL AG […]

This Research Note examines Limbach Holdings Inc, a NASDAQ-listed company that offers mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services for mission-critical facilities. We explore their financial highlights, 3-pillar strategy, key vertical markets and competitive matrix, before highlighting their approach to portfolio-wide visibility using Facilio’s smart buildings platform. Limbach Profile Limbach positions itself as a leading building systems […]

In this Research Note, we examine Siemens solutions portfolio for smart campuses and highlight three major deployments of decarbonization technologies at UK university campuses in London, Birmingham, and Kent. Siemens Buildings business in the UK has implemented a range of solutions including energy audits, lighting replacement, building management system upgrades, solar energy & heat pump […]