This Report is the New H1 2025 Definitive Resource for Evaluating Startups in the Smart Building & PropTech Space
This research identifies 1,266 startups founded since 2014 in the management and operations phase of the global smart commercial buildings space. In total 498 firms have been acquired since 2014, 39% of the total landscape. 65 are closed or inactive startups, 5% of the total.
It is our 7th comprehensive evaluation of startups and scaleups in the operations and maintenance phase of the lifecycle of commercial real estate. It highlights venture capital funding, M&A, and strategic investments over the last 6 months.
The research includes a spreadsheet listing all startup acquisitions and investments in the first half of 2025, AND 2 presentation files with high-resolution charts.
What does this Startups Report tell You?
In 2024, $7.5 billion was invested in the smart building startup space. In the first half of 2025, we have tracked 126 funding rounds valued at $3.1 billion.
Compared to the same period last year, this is a 13% decrease on 145 rounds, which suggests a reduced appetite for investing in this tech sector in 2025.
There were 42 acquisitions of startups in the first half of 2025, over a 60% increase compared to the same period last year.
The information in this report is based on a rigorous analysis of the smart building market and builds on our previous research into Grid-Interactive Buildings, HVAC Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, Video Surveillance, and Access Control.
Our definition of a startup is "a private company formed no earlier than 2014 that is focused on the commercial and industrial buildings market, is not a subsidiary or an acquisition of a larger company, and is generally financed by venture capital or private equity funding."
Within its 80 Slides and 34 Charts, The Report Sieves out all the Key Facts and Draws Conclusions, so you can Understand how StartUp Companies are Shaping the Future of PropTech.
We take a detailed look at Australasian startups gaining traction, with 15 firms including Bitpool, PlaceOS and Willow selected for this report. This is the follow-up to our report published in January, which covered Asian startups.
This report provides valuable information into how startup companies are developing their businesses through Acquisitions, Partnerships, and Alliances.
Who Should Buy This Report?
The information contained in this report will be of value to all those engaged in managing, operating, and investing in smart building companies around the world. In particular, those wishing to invest in or acquire startups will find it particularly useful. Want to know more?
Companies Mentioned Include (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
3millID
Accessy
Adaptis
aedifion
Aetos Imaging
Airlich
Allume Energy
Amperon
Ampotech
AppWork
Astrape Networks
Asuene
AttoTude
Axiom Cloud
Beagle Systems
Bearing
Bedrock Energy
Bitpool
Blue Auditor
Bright Spaces
brighter AI
BRINC
Bueno Analytics
Building Controls & Solutions
Butlr Technologies
ButterflyMX
Cactos
Canary Technologies
Capalo AI
Cape Analytics
Carbon Reform
CarbonQuest
Carbyne
Centerseat
Chekt
CIM
Claros
CleanArc Data Centers
Clear Current
Conduit formerly HostAI
Coram AI
CriticalArc
Crowdkeep
Crusoe Energy Systems
CXApp
Dashdive
Deep Sentinel
Degree Analytics
DejaBlue
desk.ly
DG Matrix
ecoplanet
Edgecom Energy
Edo Energy
Engrate
Enrise
Enter, fka Baupal
Ento Labs
Equilibrium Energy
Etainabl
Exergenics
Exowatt
Eytrix
Flock Safety
Floral Energy
Fluix AI
FMClarity
Fram Energy
Fresh Coast Climate Solutions
Fusebox
Go To Green
Gradyent
Gravity
Green Fusion
Grid Edge
GridSwitch
Hakimo
Hallo Theo
Hammer Missions
HESSTec Hybrid Energy Storage Solutions
Hyperco
Hyting
Iknaia
Intelex Vision
InterAll
InVisit
Iota Spectrum Partners
iPronics
iwell
Jurny
Kind Humanoid
Laiier
LogicLens
Lookthrough
Lumana
Lumoview Building Analytics
M3 innovation
Marlowe
Metiundo
MHz Invensys
Mixergy
Mode
Motif
Nafas
Niko Energy
Nimble Energy
Node Energy
Novacene IoT
Novisto
Nube IO
nZero
Oaktree Power
Occuspace
Omnidian
Oosto fka Anyvision
Operance
Optiml
Ostrom
Otorio
Paul Tech
Perch Energy
Persefoni AI
Phosphorus Cybersecurity
PlaceOS
Planted
Podero
Poppy
Propflo
ProptechOS
Protex AI
Pupil
Pyrra Technologies
qbiq
REKS
Reshape Energy
RPD Energy
Scale Energy
Scale Microgrids
Sensorfact
Signatrix
Skedda
Skysafe
SmartSolar
SP Smart Meters Asset Limited (SPSMAL)
Spintly
Station A
Steryon
SunRoof
Swtch Energy
Telescope
Tether
tibo energy
Tilt Energy
trawa
Turing
Twelve Labs
Tyrrell Building Technologies
uHoo
Undagrid
Uniforce Security
Unleash
Unleash Live
Uptick
Urban Footprint
UrbanVolt
Utopi
Veesion
Verkada
Videtics
Virtual Facility
Voltfang
Westbridge
WiggleDesk
Willow
XY Sense
Zeitview fka DroneBase
Zendo Energy
ZeroEyes
ZutaCore
Table of Contents
1. The Global Smart Buildings Landscape of Startups
2. Venture Capital and Private Equity Funding
2.1. 10 Notable Startup Investments in Smart Buildings H1 2025
2.2. External Funding for IoT in Buildings
IoT Platforms for Smart Buildings
2.3. External Funding for Building Energy Management
Energy Management Software
HVAC Optimization Software
Sustainability & Carbon Management in Buildings
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Services
2.4. External Funding for Grid Interactivity
Demand Response & Virtual Power Plant
Energy Storage & EV Charging in Buildings
2.5. External Funding for PropTech
Asset & Maintenance Management
Workplace Management & Tenant Experience
Technology for Data Centers
2.6. External Funding for Physical Security
Video Surveillance & Video Analytics
Mass Notification & Critical Incident Management & PSIM
3. Smart Building Incumbents Partner with Startups
3.1. ABB
3.2. Honeywell
3.3. Johnson Controls
3.4. Schneider Electric
3.5. Siemens
3.6. Carrier
3.7. JLL
3.8. Allegion
4. Mergers & Acquisitions of Emerging Players
4.1. 10 Notable Startup Acquisitions in Smart Buildings H1 2025
4.2. Acquisitions of IoT & Digital Twin Startups
IoT Platforms for Buildings
4.3. Acquisitions of Building Energy Management & Grid Interactivity Startups