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Funding in the Smart Buildings Space Declined 11% in 2022
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November 14th, 2022
Chinese Startups Addressing Digital Workplace Solutions for Commercial Real Estate
The digital workplace sector is a rapidly evolving market opportunity within commercial real estate. The market is in the early stages of maturity, having seen considerable activity over the past two years accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our new Digital Workplace report published this year forecasts that the the Asia region will enjoy the most impressive rise in digital […]
SmartSpace Software’s Strategic Move Leads to Visitor Management Platform Momentum
SmartSpace Software Plc is a UK based provider of workplace management software for smart buildings and commercial spaces. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market. In this Research Note, we examine the business, based on their trading updates and investor presentation of 17 February 2022 and their workplace management strategy. Revenue for the year […]
Influx of Capital from Private Equity Powers Hybrid Workplace Growth
Capital from Private Equity (PE) firms is powering the growth of workplace management software companies, as they redefine and augment their product offerings. Demand is accelerating for digital hybrid workplace concepts which have gained momentum during the pandemic as businesses balance working from home and the return to the office. COVID-19 has reshaped the way businesses think about their […]
The Buy and Build Strategy of Private Equity-Backed ACRE Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the acquisition strategy of ACRE, a Dallas, USA-based platform company backed by private equity capital. Founded to acquire, partner or invest in specialized players in the physical security industry, ACRE has become one of the largest independent providers of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and communication networks in North […]
Access Control Technology Attracts Another Public SPAC Listing
In December 2020, Memoori posed the question “Will SPACs Offer an Alternative Exit Route for Companies in the Smart Buildings Space?”. The answer seems to be a resounding Yes! This research note highlights five of twelve SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) transactions in 2021, updating our view that this vehicle is gaining popularity as an alternative exit route. […]
A Complex Landscape of Workplace Platforms Provides the Foundation for Office Apps
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. The complex landscape of workplace platforms can be a source of confusion for the buyer of office apps, according to our latest report “The Global Market for Workplace Experience Apps 2020 to 2025”. Over 100 suppliers in the global market compete for attention offering a […]
Workplace Technology M&A Shows a Rapid Rise in 2021
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. Workplace technology has become a significant focus for acquisition activity this year as 15 M&A deals to date enable commercial real estate stakeholders to augment their software and IoT offerings. The strategic rationale for deals is on expanding solutions that address landlords’ needs to ensure […]
Adoption of Indoor Location Technologies Accelerated by COVID-19
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. Indoor location-based platforms using digital mapping, indoor positioning and analytics are showing signs of entering the mainstream across a range of use cases in commercial and industrial buildings. As businesses try to find ways of safely reopening offices, factories and campuses, indoor location […]
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