JLL

JLL is a global professional services firm specializing in real estate services and investment management, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. With a workforce of over 60,000 across more than 80 countries, JLL offers a range of integrated services to help clients optimize the value of their real estate assets. These services include capital markets, consulting, transaction management, tenant representation, and facilities management, catering to various sectors such as finance, hospitality, industrial, and technology. JLL also operates JLL Spark, its corporate venture capital arm based in San Francisco, which focuses on investing in technology-driven companies that aim to innovate the real estate industry. Through its investment management division, LaSalle Investment Management, JLL manages a substantial portfolio of real estate assets, providing sophisticated advisory and capital planning services to its clients. The firm is committed to fostering strong client relationships built on quality service and trust while adapting to evolving market conditions and client expectations.

Richard Bloxam

CEO, Capital Markets

Louis Breeding

Senior Managing Director Hotels and Hospitality Group

David Calverley

Senior Managing Director

John Cunningham

Executive Vice President

George Cushing

Managing Director

Ken Dayton

International Director

Thomas E Didio

Senior Director

Eric Doyle

Managing Director

James Galbally

Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets

David Gerster

Vice President

Brian Halpern

Managing Director

Scott Hetherington

CEO Asia, Hotels and Hospitality Group

Ryan Kadletz

Vice President

James Koster II

President, Investor Services

William Krouch

CEO, Markets, Americas

Scott LaMontagne

Managing Director, Capital Markets Group

Joe Leon

Managing Director, Capital Markets Expertise on West Coast

Marcus Lütgering

Managing Director and Head of Office Investment Germany

Charlie McCann

Venture Partner

Dan McGillicuddy

Executive Managing Director

Scott Miller

Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets

Chris Pu

Managing Partner

Gannon Shepherd

Senior Vice President, Tenant Representation

Joe Smurdon

Executive Managing Director, Location Strategy

Richard Tucker

Senior Executive National Director Investment

Kelvin Walker

Vice President

Sean Wright

Investment Principal - EMEA

Past deals in Smart Home

Veev

Series D in 2022
Veev Inc., established in 2017 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a hybrid real estate solutions company that focuses on transforming the construction and experience of homes. The company offers an innovative home operating system that integrates room-specific lighting, shade, and climate control, while also safeguarding against security threats and cybercrime. Veev employs a panelized building system that utilizes light gauge steel for framing and high-performance acrylic for surfaces, complemented by radiant climate control systems and a digital home ecosystem. Currently, Veev is concentrating on high-performance multifamily units and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with a development pipeline exceeding 230 units and 620,000 gross building square feet. Their comprehensive approach includes asset management, architectural design, permitting, modular construction, installation, and a digital infrastructure that enhances safety, maintenance, and overall comfort for homeowners.

Life House

Series C in 2021
Life House is creating a network of lifestyle hotels that are more experiential and more affordable through a powerful software-enabled brand & management platform. Our proprietary software materially reduces the costs of operating a hotel and increases revenues, delivering superior returns to our hotel owners (we do not own or invest in real estate).

VergeSense

Series C in 2021
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in workplace analytics through its advanced sensing devices. Founded in 2017, VergeSense develops a platform that combines deep learning and machine vision to gather and analyze occupancy data in office environments. The system includes various sensors, both wireless and wired, that capture real-time utilization metrics. This data is processed using machine learning algorithms to provide insights into space usage, enabling businesses to optimize their facilities, enhance employee experiences, and improve operational efficiency. VergeSense's offerings also encompass services related to agile workplace design, smart cleaning, and portfolio optimization, supporting organizations in managing their spaces effectively.

SwiftConnect

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a property management platform designed to make building access and visitor management simple. The company's platform provides a hardware-agnostic ecosystem for contactless mobile access, visitor management, and access control systems, enabling property managers and enterprise companies to avail single access management portal for their entire real estate portfolio.

Safehub

Series A in 2021
Safehub Inc. specializes in technology and structural health monitoring services aimed at enhancing property-related risk modeling and planning. The company offers the Safehub Global Platform, which utilizes physics-based technology, sensors, and artificial intelligence to provide real-time, building-specific data on structural health. This platform enables corporations to manage catastrophe risk effectively, refine insurance and risk reduction strategies, and expedite emergency response and recovery efforts shortly after a disaster occurs. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Safehub is dedicated to delivering critical risk information that supports risk managers in their decision-making processes.

Atmos

Seed Round in 2020
Atmos is an online platform that facilitates the homebuilding process by connecting homebuyers with builders and providing financing options. Founded in 2019 and based in Oakland, California, the company offers a managed marketplace where customers can design and construct their homes according to their preferences. Atmos simplifies the homebuilding experience by providing a variety of designs and customizable packages, enabling users to tailor their homes to fit their individual needs and financial situations. Through its comprehensive approach, Atmos aims to make the process of creating a personalized home more accessible and efficient.

Atmos

Seed Round in 2020
Atmos is an online platform that facilitates the homebuilding process by connecting homebuyers with builders and providing financing options. Founded in 2019 and based in Oakland, California, the company offers a managed marketplace where customers can design and construct their homes according to their preferences. Atmos simplifies the homebuilding experience by providing a variety of designs and customizable packages, enabling users to tailor their homes to fit their individual needs and financial situations. Through its comprehensive approach, Atmos aims to make the process of creating a personalized home more accessible and efficient.

VergeSense

Venture Round in 2020
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in workplace analytics through its advanced sensing devices. Founded in 2017, VergeSense develops a platform that combines deep learning and machine vision to gather and analyze occupancy data in office environments. The system includes various sensors, both wireless and wired, that capture real-time utilization metrics. This data is processed using machine learning algorithms to provide insights into space usage, enabling businesses to optimize their facilities, enhance employee experiences, and improve operational efficiency. VergeSense's offerings also encompass services related to agile workplace design, smart cleaning, and portfolio optimization, supporting organizations in managing their spaces effectively.

Life House

Series B in 2020
Life House is creating a network of lifestyle hotels that are more experiential and more affordable through a powerful software-enabled brand & management platform. Our proprietary software materially reduces the costs of operating a hotel and increases revenues, delivering superior returns to our hotel owners (we do not own or invest in real estate).

CasaOne

Series B in 2019
CasaOne is a home furniture rental company that provides a platform for property managers, realtors, stagers, and residents to access a wide range of furniture, decor, and equipment on demand. The company offers a full-service experience that includes affordable monthly rental plans, 3D visualizations, rent-to-own options, and white-glove delivery, often within 2-3 business days. CasaOne serves both residential and commercial customers, facilitating the ordering of various types of quality furniture, which is conveniently delivered to their locations. The service is primarily available in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and surrounding areas, allowing clients to find and customize contemporary furniture solutions easily.

VergeSense

Seed Round in 2018
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in workplace analytics through its advanced sensing devices. Founded in 2017, VergeSense develops a platform that combines deep learning and machine vision to gather and analyze occupancy data in office environments. The system includes various sensors, both wireless and wired, that capture real-time utilization metrics. This data is processed using machine learning algorithms to provide insights into space usage, enabling businesses to optimize their facilities, enhance employee experiences, and improve operational efficiency. VergeSense's offerings also encompass services related to agile workplace design, smart cleaning, and portfolio optimization, supporting organizations in managing their spaces effectively.

CasaOne

Series A in 2018
CasaOne is a home furniture rental company that provides a platform for property managers, realtors, stagers, and residents to access a wide range of furniture, decor, and equipment on demand. The company offers a full-service experience that includes affordable monthly rental plans, 3D visualizations, rent-to-own options, and white-glove delivery, often within 2-3 business days. CasaOne serves both residential and commercial customers, facilitating the ordering of various types of quality furniture, which is conveniently delivered to their locations. The service is primarily available in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and surrounding areas, allowing clients to find and customize contemporary furniture solutions easily.
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