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Nemetschek’s 2025 Strategy: Analyzing Spacewell’s Market Position
In this Research Note, we examine Spacewell, part of the Manage segment of Nemetschek, which provides software for the management and operations phase in the building lifecycle. This article is based on Nemetschek 2024 annual results, investor presentations and Annual Report, published on 20th March 2025. We also highlight the appointment of a new CEO, […]

Advancis Secures Private Equity Investment in 2024: PSIM Market Implications
This Research Note examines Advancis Software & Services GmbH, a medium-sized German company providing physical security & identity software solutions. We review their latest company accounts y/e 31st December 2023 released on 4th February 2025, and comment on their private equity minority investment and positioning in the Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) market. Advancis Profile […]

Synectics 2024 Financial Results Delivered 56.8% Profit Growth
In this Research Note, we examine Synectics plc, the UK-listed provider of large-scale electronic security systems for critical and regulated environments. This article is based on their Annual Results, year ending 30 November 2024 announced on 04th March 2025, and their InvestorMeet presentation on 10th March 2025. We covered their 2023 results in April last […]

Energys Group Completes $10.125m IPO: Key Insights from the 2025 Listing
In this Research Note, we examine the IPO of Energys Group, a UK energy efficiency and decarbonization solutions provider, having completed a Nasdaq listing on 2nd April 2025. We highlight the strategic implications of the listing, positioning it for expansion and increased visibility. Energys Group Profile Energys Group Limited is a holding company headquartered in […]

Milestone Systems Acquires brighter AI to Enhance Video Anonymization
This Research Note examines the Milestone Systems acquisition of brighter AI. The Canon-owned provider of video management software announced the purchase of the German startup on 7th April 2025 to augment its anonymization capabilities for image and video data. We highlight the strategic rationale of the acquisition and project Hafnia, Milestone Systems’ R&D program to […]

Stem’s AI Pivot: Insights from 2024 Financials & New Strategic Direction
In this Research Note, we examine Stem’s energy storage and solar business and assess their revised strategic direction towards a software-centric model. This article is based on Stem’s Q4 2024 results, published on 4th March 2025, Q3 2024 results, published on 30th October 2024, and their latest 10K report. Stem Profile Founded in 2009, Stem […]

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 […]

FacilityOS Completes Acquisition of SCLogic & Rebrand from iLobby
In this Research Note, we examine Canadian startup FacilityOS and its recent strategic decision to rebrand from iLobby and acquire SCLogic, announced on 4th March 2025. FacilityOS Profile Founded in 2013 and based in North York, Ontario, Canada, iLobby started out as a visitor management platform that helped enterprise companies track, manage, and monitor visitors, […]