Internet of Things
akenza Acquired by VEGA: Behind the 2026 IoT Deal
October 9th, 2026Smart Building Startups H1 2026: 169 Funding Rounds, 46 Acquisitions & a Shrinking Pipeline
September 25th, 2026
Honeywell Technologies Forge Targets 9M Connected Assets by 2028
This Research Note examines the development of the Forge platform driving Honeywell Technologies growth in recurring software and services. We also assess the Forge installed base of connected buildings and assets in comparison to their peers. This article is based on commentary and data disclosed during their June 2026 Investor Day, their Q2 earnings call […]
Investment in AI Construction Startups Doubles to $616M in H1 2026
This Research Note examines investment trends across the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) lifecycle, drawing on our Startups in Smart Buildings Report H1 2026, which analyzed early-stage AEC startups developing AI-powered platforms for workflows, productivity and evidence-based decision-making. A Software Landscape in Transformation The AEC software landscape is being reshaped by a wave of early-stage […]
Irisity’s Turnaround Strategy Progresses Towards Positive EBITDA
In this Research Note, we examine Irisity AB, a Swedish provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions. This analysis highlights their financials based on their 2025 Annual Report, 18th May 2026, and Q1 2026 results, 29th May 2026, as the company continues to implement its turnaround strategy to improve their financial results and create a path […]
iLOQ 2025 Revenue Grows 17% to €150 Million
In this Research Note, we examine the Finnish digital locking innovator iLOQ, based on the financial statements of Capnor Weasel Bidco Oyj, iLOQ’s parent company, published 14th April 2026 and the 2025 iLOQ Annual Report. We review the group’s 2025 financial highlights, its regional performance in the Nordics, Central Europe, and North America, and the […]
LumenRadio: Lighting Soars 15.6% While Building Automation Slumps
This Research Note examines the wireless IoT business of LumenRadio AB, a Swedish public company listed on Nasdaq First North Growth market. We focus on the company’s 2025 financial highlights and business segment results, based on their Year-End Report 2025, published 27th March 2026, and Capital Markets Day presentation, 20th March 2026. LumenRadio Profile Founded […]
Fagerhult’s 3-Year Sales Decline & 2026 Rebuild Strategy
This Research Note explores the business activities and financial highlights of the Fagerhult lighting group, based on their 2025 results, investor presentation, and their latest annual report. This article updates our previous coverage of the group in March 2025. Fagerhult Profile The Fagerhult Group is one of Europe’s leading lighting companies with 4,100 employees in […]
Built Cybernetics Software ARR Grows 69% as Profitability Returns
This Research Note explores Built Cybernetics plc, a London AIM-quoted PropTech group delivering Smart Buildings and architectural services. We examine their latest financial highlights, year ending 30th September 2025, announced 23rd March 2026, and their strategic focus on 3 smart building software brands. This article updates our previous coverage of the company in April 2025. […]
ABB BuildingPro Suites: Ambitious Play for the Smart Building Mid-Market 2026
This Research Note examines the launch of BuildingPro Suites, the latest offering of ABB Ability’s software for building management. We review the unified cloud intelligence platform and the Eliona software acquired before providing our view of ABB’s strategy in digital solutions for commercial and residential buildings over the last 6 years. ABB BuildingPro Suites Launched […]
