Investment is the bedrock of startups and ambitious corporations alike. Investment is not evenly spread, however, and the firms that receive a larger share of the investment pie do so because they have sold a good idea and their ability to develop that idea. Because of greater investment, those firms are also more likely to develop their ideas, disrupt their market, and play a part in shaping our society. Where investors put their money makes a real impact on the future, but who are these organizations gambling on what they think the future will be? In the Smart Building industry, investment is rampant. A maturing consumer market and significant M&A activity are fueling confidence in the investment community. Given this backing, a multitude of startups are pursuing ambitious strategies to emulate the growing number of success stories in the wider technology space. “2018 has proved to be a record year for investment in the global […]