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Traditionally, windows allow people to see out of buildings and allow light to come into buildings, both very important features and also very simple. Modern theories, however, have elevated the significance that views and natural light can have on building occupants, while modern technology has developed what a window is capable of doing. The result is an exciting new market within the building sector, one that is drawing great interest from investors. Last week, California-based smart window start-up, View, announced a $1.1 billion investment from the SoftBank Vision Fund, raising their total funding to $2 billion and elevating them well into the ranks of “unicorn” - a startup with over $1 billion in funding. Softbank’s eccentric CEO, Masayoshi Son, has a reputation for bold investments such as his $20 million stake in Ali Baba (now worth $140 billion), $7.7 billion investment in Uber, and more recently, $4.4 billion in co-working space startup WeWork. More than […]
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Several smart building startups will trial energy efficiency, HVAC optimization, and energy storage technology across Amazon fulfillment centers and warehouses in Europe after winning funding in this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator (ASA). The 2024 ClimateTech Pilot Challenge has welcomed startups that have moved beyond prototype testing and are working towards generating initial revenue and growing […]
This Research Note examines what’s behind the acquisition of Danfoss Fire Safety A/S by Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced on 8th October 2024. We review the transaction details, the strategic rationale, the SEM-SAFE fire protection system, and deployments before assessing how this acquisition fits into Siemens fire safety portfolio. Transaction Details Siemens Smart Infrastructure has agreed […]
In today’s complex commercial real estate landscape, energy management has become a critical focus for asset managers, property managers, and facilities managers. As urbanization accelerates, energy demand grows, and the energy market becomes more volatile, optimizing energy use is no longer just about lowering costs, it has become a key factor in achieving sustainability, resource […]
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