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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 […]

Soletair’s Building Integrated Carbon Capture Business Examined 2025
This Research Note explores the building integrated carbon capture business of Soletair Power, a Finnish startup founded in 2016. We examine how their Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology works and highlight their funding, strategic investors, and partnerships before commenting on the competitive landscape. Soletair Power Profile Soletair Power Company Profile, September 2024 Direct air capture […]

Indian Innovation: 11 Smart Building Startups Gaining Traction
In this Research Note, we examine the smart building startup market in India. This analysis is part of our Startups in Smart Buildings Report, published in January 2025 in which we examined 30 APAC startups gaining traction. We assess the venture capital fundraising market in India, before highlighting 11 startups founded in India in the […]

French Sustainability Software Provider Deepki Examined
This Research Note looks in-depth at Deepki, a French ESG platform provider offering a SaaS solution that uses data intelligence to guide real estate players in their net-zero transition. We examine the maturing software startup, its external funding, acquisitions, and deployments, and provide our view on their business. Deepki Profile Co-founded in 2014 by CEO […]

ButterflyMX Video Intercom & Access Control Business Examined
This Research Note examines ButterflyMX, a New York City-based video intercom and access control systems provider founded in 2014. We highlight their product suite, external funding, deployments, acquisitions, and growth before providing our view of the company. ButterflyMX Product Suite ButterflyMX launched its smartphone-powered Video Intercom in 2014. Since then, ButterflyMX has scaled its product […]

75F Light Commercial Building Controls Business Examined
This Research Note examines 75F, a Minnesota-based provider of IoT building management systems. We highlight their product portfolio, deployments, regional expansion, external funding, and partnerships with established HVAC and building automation firms. 75F Profile Founded by CEO Deepinder Singh in 2012, 75F delivers AI-driven HVAC automation based on sensors and controls. Unlike traditional building management […]

ABB Electrification Business & 2024 Financials Explored
In this Research Note, we examine ABB’s Electrification business and its 2024 financial results announced on 30th January 2025, specifically in relation to commercial buildings and data center end markets. We also highlight acquisitions and investments made by the business throughout 2024. ABB Electrification Divisions The Electrification business is split into 5 divisions, which provide […]

Smart Building Startup Investment Reached $6.9Bn in 2024
Our new research shows that funding from venture capital, private equity, and corporate backers for smart building startups reached $6.9 billion in 2024, the 3rd highest year in value since 2015. This funding was spread across 279 funding rounds, a 17% increase on 2023. We identified 1,331 startups founded since 2013 in the management and operations […]