JLL Spark announces $100 million global venture fund

Will invest in companies that aim to transform the real estate industry through technology SAN FRANCISCO – June 5, 2018 – JLL Spark, a division of JLL (NYSE: JLL), announced today the creation of JLL Spark Global Venture Fund, which plans to invest up to $100 million in companies focused on leveraging technology to improve everything from real estate development and management to leasing and investing, while enhancing the experience of those who occupy it. The fund will also help entrepreneur…

Milstein Properties planning Midtown tech campus

Maybe Facebook moved out of its first New York headquarters too soon.

Four years after the social network left 335 Madison Ave. for tonier quarters downtown—and its 15,000-square-foot offices were turned into the accelerator Grand Central Tech—the building’s owner plans to complete the evolution that Facebook helped begin.

Major Apartment Owners Equity And Greystar Adopt Roommate-Matching Service

Equity Residential, Greystar, Sares-Regis Group and Fairfield Residential have all inked deals with HomeShare, a roommate matching service platform for renters that is so far operational in a handful of properties in five high-rent markets.

Roofstock expands to Pennsylvania and South Carolina

Roofstock, an online marketplace of single-family rental properties for investors, is expanding to Pennsylvania and South Carolina.

BuildingNY:NYStories – Michael Beckerman: CREtech, The News Funnel/The Content Funnel

Michael Beckerman talks candidly about his childhood, school years – not the best student, “kid” jobs, a decision to study abroad, and more – all contributing to his co-founding and leadership of CREtech, The News Funnel, The Content Funnel, and their contribution to real estate.

Hello Alfred Raises $40 Million To Bring Commerce Even Closer To Home

Hello Alfred, a New York home service startup, has just raised $40 million in a Series B round as it looks to expand into more buildings in more cities.

NorthWest HealthCare Properties Regional GM & Accelerate Speaker Dave Casimiro on Using Technology to Better Serve Medical Office Tenants

Toronto, Ontario-based NorthWest HealthCare Properties REIT is the biggest non-government owner and manager of medical office buildings and healthcare facilities in Canada. It boasts a portfolio of 149 properties totaling 10.1 million square feet in Canada, Brazil, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.

Jabbrrbox Showcases Solutions for Privacy in the Office and Public Space NeoCon marks launch of JabbrrX

June 11 – 13 The Mart in Chicago MEDIA ALERT: WHAT: After the launch of a successful pilot program at LaGuardia Airport, Jabbrrbox introduces JabbrrX, cutting-edge IoT workspace solutions, at NeoCon 2018. Designed for use in open and semi-public spaces, the on-demand consumer amenity offers the perfect environment for on-the-go work, well-being, and privacy. JabbrrX will be available for use in Jabbrrbox’s booth (7-3082). There will also be two JabbrrX units located on the Mart’s secon…

8 Jobs that Robots Could Replace in Commercial Real Estate

Technology is advancing so rapidly that nations all over the world are trying to predict what the workforce and work itself will look like if automation and AI continue to improve and escalate at a breakneck pace. The U.N.’s World Forum looking at the impact of job loss due to robotics among all economies estimates that soon a third of all work will be done by robots in at least 60% of jobs. Commercial real estate is one sector that is bracing for the effects of robotics. There are many roles…

Walmart’s new personal shopping service Jetblack launches in New York

Walmart’s  tech incubator is out with its first experiment. The incubator, known as Store No. 8, just launched Jetblack, a concierge-style service for requesting stuff and getting it really quickly. During its pilot period, the project was known as Code Eight….