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Jones is a software company that helps real estate and construction companies to remove insurance risk across every property, project, and application. We believe that real estate and construction managers in the built world can make smarter, faster decisions about risk transfer. To realize this vision, we provide our clients with software, data, and insights to unlock the intelligence for better decision making. We call it “Risk Intelligence”.

Daybase operates a network of on-demand workstations aimed at supporting remote workers. The company focuses on creating flexible, neighborhood coworking spaces that address the challenges associated with working from home. By engaging with business leaders and individual workers, Daybase identifies their needs and develops professional-grade work environments that are conveniently located within local communities. This approach fosters a conducive hybrid work ecosystem, allowing clients to access workspace solutions that fit their schedules and enhance productivity.

Bilt Rewards offers a rewards program that allows renters to earn points on rent and create a path towards homeownership. With an alliance of the U.S.' largest real estate owners, Bilt Rewards will enable renters in more than two million units across the country to earn points just by paying rent. Launched in June 2021, Bilt Rewards boasts one of the highest value rewards programs on the market today, including one-to-one point transfers for travel across over 100 major airlines and hotel partners; fitness classes at the country’s top boutique studios; limited-edition and exclusive collections of art and home decorations through the Bilt Collection, and the ability to use points for rent credits or towards a future down payment. Bilt has also partnered with Mastercard and Wells Fargo to create the Bilt Mastercard - the first and only credit card that can be used to pay rent with no fees. In October 2022, Bilt announced a valuation of $1.5 billion following a $150 million growth round to advance its loyalty program and credit card for renters.

Jones is a software company that helps real estate and construction companies to remove insurance risk across every property, project, and application. We believe that real estate and construction managers in the built world can make smarter, faster decisions about risk transfer. To realize this vision, we provide our clients with software, data, and insights to unlock the intelligence for better decision making. We call it “Risk Intelligence”.

Plant Prefab specializes in custom construction services for single and multi-family homes, utilizing a patented prefabricated building system designed to enhance efficiency and sustainability. By employing advanced digital modeling and customizable Plant Panels and Modules, the company enables contractors and developers to accelerate the building process by 20 to 50 percent compared to traditional methods. This innovative system not only improves quality control but also offers greater design flexibility while reducing costs and material waste. Committed to sustainable practices, Plant Prefab has achieved carbon-neutral operations since 2020 and is recognized as the first housing prefabricator to pursue a net zero goal. The company aims to create healthier homes while minimizing the environmental impact of construction.

Gust is the global platform for founding, incorporating and operating scalable, high growth companies. It leverages that position—and Gust’s allied platform for investment organizations—to enable the early-stage investing ecosystem. Gust’s knowledge and collaboration tools support all aspects of corporate legal and equity formation, operation and funding for entrepreneurs from startup to exit. Gust powers over 2,000 investment organizations in 157 countries and more than 500,000 early stage ventures in 191 countries have already used the platform to connect and collaborate with over 75,000 accredited investors. Gust is based in New York City and was founded by super angel David S. Rose, founder and Chairman Emeritus of New York Angels and author of the New York Times bestsellers Angel Investing and The Startup Checklist.

Verdigris Technologies, Inc. specializes in software solutions for electricity monitoring and management in commercial facilities. The company offers the Verdigris Energy Tracker, which identifies operational inefficiencies, automates building management, and predicts demand peaks while detecting equipment failures. Its cloud-based system employs wireless hardware to transmit electricity consumption data from devices, facilitating smarter facility operations and enhancing energy efficiency. Additionally, Verdigris Building.AI serves as an analytics platform for enterprise facilities managers, providing insights into power usage per device and optimizing operations to increase uptime and reduce energy costs. By leveraging artificial intelligence and real-time monitoring, Verdigris aims to improve energy efficiency in large buildings, making them smarter and more connected. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Moffett Field, California.

Volley Automation, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fremont, California, specializes in innovative parking solutions that utilize robotics and advanced computing technologies. The company focuses on addressing parking challenges by offering fully automated systems that increase the density of both new and existing parking facilities. By leveraging cloud computing and robotics, Volley Automation enables real estate developers to optimize space usage, thereby creating new revenue opportunities while enhancing the efficiency of parking assets.

Generate Capital, Inc. is a specialty finance company that focuses on building, owning, and operating sustainable infrastructure assets across various sectors, including energy storage, solar energy, energy efficiency, and water resources. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a range of financial services such as asset-backed lending, project finance, and tailored financing solutions. Generate partners with project developers, technology manufacturers, and contractors to facilitate the deployment of renewable energy and other sustainable resources. By financing scalable businesses in these sectors, Generate aims to support clients in generating revenue and advancing the resource revolution.

VTS is a real estate CRM software company that facilitates interactions among landlords, brokers, and tenants to streamline transactions in commercial real estate. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, VTS offers a leasing and asset management platform that centralizes critical data and workflows, enabling real estate professionals to manage leases, assets, and tenants from a single interface. The platform includes features such as custom alerts and reporting capabilities, which provide valuable insights to enhance decision-making processes. With over 7 billion square feet managed on its platform, VTS serves a diverse client base that includes notable commercial real estate firms. By equipping landlords and brokers with intuitive tools, VTS aims to optimize portfolio performance and improve revenue generation, ultimately transforming the leasing process and increasing efficiency in converting leads into leases.

Funnel is a developer of cloud-based real estate marketing software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of multifamily operators and improving the leasing experience for renters. By offering a comprehensive suite of tools, Funnel enables residential professionals to manage their inventory effectively, track leads, and oversee the leasing process from initial inquiry to renewal. The platform focuses on delivering a connected and consistent experience for renters while providing operators with valuable performance analytics. This innovative approach not only streamlines operations but also allows for cost savings by fostering smaller, more efficient teams. Funnel's renter-centric model addresses long-standing challenges in the industry, ultimately transforming the way multifamily operators engage with their tenants.

Enertiv is a real estate technology company that transforms building data into asset value. Our platform streamlines building operations by digitizing the physical infrastructure of commercial real estate portfolios. We collect better data, faster and more affordably than anyone else, enabling owners and operators to eliminate waste within their largest and most controllable operating expenses. In addition to utilizing existing data sources, we deploy IoT devices to continuously track every critical piece of equipment, tenant space, and indoor environmental condition to enable operators to ensure peak performance of their assets around the clock.

Honest Buildings, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a data-driven project management and procurement platform tailored for commercial real estate owners and managers in North America. Established in 2011, the platform allows users to centralize project cost tracking and procurement activities, enhancing transparency and automating bid management. It is designed to manage portfolios across various sectors, including office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and multifamily properties. By streamlining project management processes and reducing reliance on complex spreadsheets, Honest Buildings enables real estate companies to unlock value from their data, improve project delivery speed, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. The platform is utilized by notable firms such as Brookfield, Invesco, and SL Green, among others, to facilitate collaborative and informed decision-making in capital and construction projects. As of 2019, Honest Buildings operates as a subsidiary of Procore Technologies.

Latch is a company that enhances the living and working experience in buildings through a comprehensive operating system that includes software, devices, and services. Specializing in keyless entry security systems, Latch enables users to manage access to apartment buildings via a smartphone, facilitating seamless interactions for residents, guests, couriers, and service providers. Its platform, LatchOS, is implemented across North America, serving a diverse range of properties from affordable housing in Baltimore to historic buildings in Manhattan and luxury towers in the Midwest. Latch collaborates with a variety of real estate developers, catering to both large international firms and local property owners, to create better living environments.

Enertiv is a real estate technology company that transforms building data into asset value. Our platform streamlines building operations by digitizing the physical infrastructure of commercial real estate portfolios. We collect better data, faster and more affordably than anyone else, enabling owners and operators to eliminate waste within their largest and most controllable operating expenses. In addition to utilizing existing data sources, we deploy IoT devices to continuously track every critical piece of equipment, tenant space, and indoor environmental condition to enable operators to ensure peak performance of their assets around the clock.

Via Transportation Inc. is a company that develops innovative public mobility solutions, focusing on on-demand and pre-scheduled transit. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Via serves a diverse range of clients, including public transit agencies, cities, universities, corporations, and school districts. The company's mobile app connects passengers traveling in the same direction, allowing them to share premium vehicles and enhancing the efficiency of public transit systems. Via aims to transform traditional, rigid transit systems into dynamic networks by integrating its technology with existing public transportation infrastructure. This approach not only reduces operational costs and traffic congestion but also minimizes single-occupancy trips and carbon emissions, providing more accessible and environmentally friendly transit options. Via operates both in the United States and Europe through partnerships, including a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans.

Kelvin operates as an energy management and electrification platform specifically designed for radiator-heated buildings. Its innovative system features smart thermostatic radiator enclosures, known as Cozys, which are networked to central heating controls. This technology aims to minimize fuel waste, lower building emissions, and enhance tenant comfort. Kelvin's hybrid electrification platform allows buildings to electrify a significant portion of their heating requirements at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional methods. By optimizing heating fuel sources based on energy pricing and building conditions, Kelvin's technology helps radiator-heated buildings meet stringent emission caps efficiently. The company's solutions have been validated to provide substantial savings on heating costs and have received multiple recognitions for innovation in energy management.

Triax Technologies offers a connected Internet of Things (IoT) worksite platform tailored for construction, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. The company focuses on enhancing safety, efficiency, and visibility in challenging work environments through innovative technology and real-time data analytics. Its flagship product, the Spot-r system, connects workers, equipment, and operations using a minimal infrastructure network, wearable devices, and a cloud-based dashboard. This system provides real-time insights into site access, worker and equipment locations, safety incidents, and emergency procedures, enabling firms to make informed decisions and streamline operations. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Triax launched Proximity Trace, an IoT solution designed to assist in workplace safety by offering proximity distancing alerts and contact tracing. This initiative aims to protect essential workers while facilitating their safe return to work in compliance with social distancing guidelines. Overall, Triax Technologies is committed to transforming worksite management through intelligent technology and actionable insights.