JLL is a leading financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate services and investment management. With a workforce of over 58,000 employees across more than 1,000 locations in 80 countries, JLL addresses the diverse real estate needs of clients globally. The firm offers a wide range of services including capital markets, consulting, transaction management, lease administration, tenant representation, workplace strategy, energy and sustainability, and facilities management. JLL serves various sectors such as banking, hospitality, industrial, logistics, legal, life sciences, residential, retail, and technology. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and focuses on building strong client relationships through quality service and collaboration, while also leveraging technology to enhance the real estate experience.
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
Laurent Grill
Partner
Brian Halpern
Managing Director
Ryan Kadletz
Vice President
Ajey Kaushal
Investment Principal
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
Yishai Lerner
CEO
Marcus Lütgering
Managing Director and Head of Office Investment Germany
Dan McGillicuddy
Executive Managing Director
Scott Miller
Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets
Jorge Portela
Senior Director
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
Past deals in Real Estate
Javelin Capital
Acquisition in 2025
Javelin Capital is an investment banking firm established in 2017 and headquartered in New York City. It specializes in providing strategic and capital advisory services, including buy-side and sell-side advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and innovative venture services. The firm primarily serves pension funds, institutional investors, and high net worth individuals, focusing on sectors related to the low carbon economy such as renewable energy generation, transmission and storage, recycling, renewable fuels, green chemistry, sustainable agribusiness, timberland, and water. Javelin Capital collaborates with leading developers, investors, asset managers, and corporations to identify, structure, and raise capital for both asset-based and corporate finance objectives, aiming to deliver long-term strategic value and ensure alignment in each transaction.
qbiq
Series A in 2025
qbiq specializes in advanced technology for real estate layout planning, utilizing artificial intelligence and generative design to enhance efficiency in the commercial real estate sector. By streamlining the planning process, qbiq enables the creation of customized space designs, 3D virtual tours, and rendered images, significantly reducing the time required for decision-making from weeks to mere minutes. This innovative approach aims to transform the $30 trillion global commercial real estate market, providing brokers, landlords, tenants, and architects with tools that facilitate quicker and more informed deal-making. Through its cutting-edge solutions, qbiq is poised to bring substantial improvements to an industry traditionally characterized by lengthy and manual processes.
Jones
Series B in 2025
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.
Raise Commercial Real Estate
Acquisition in 2024
Raise Commercial Real Estate, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive commercial real estate brokerage services tailored for startups and high-growth companies seeking office spaces. The firm offers a range of planning services, including financial analysis, legal assistance, zoning, and site selection. Additionally, Raise provides buildout services encompassing workplace strategy, project management, and architectural support. Its operations services comprise move coordination, office management, furniture procurement, and lease administration. The company also assists clients with document management and commute analysis. Established in 2015 and originally known as HelloOffice, Inc., it rebranded to Raise Commercial Real Estate in November 2020. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has additional offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
qbiq
Seed Round in 2023
qbiq specializes in advanced technology for real estate layout planning, utilizing artificial intelligence and generative design to enhance efficiency in the commercial real estate sector. By streamlining the planning process, qbiq enables the creation of customized space designs, 3D virtual tours, and rendered images, significantly reducing the time required for decision-making from weeks to mere minutes. This innovative approach aims to transform the $30 trillion global commercial real estate market, providing brokers, landlords, tenants, and architects with tools that facilitate quicker and more informed deal-making. Through its cutting-edge solutions, qbiq is poised to bring substantial improvements to an industry traditionally characterized by lengthy and manual processes.
Panepinto Properties
Debt Financing in 2023
Panepinto Properties is a property development company with a focus on foreign development and investment opportunities. Panepinto offers real estate development, long-term property and asset management, and fine art curation services for residential, office, and hospitality projects.
EliseAI
Series C in 2023
EliseAI is an artificial intelligence company specializing in a conversational platform designed for business automation, particularly within the real estate sector. Their virtual leasing assistant assists real estate management companies by managing inquiries, scheduling property viewings, and ensuring consistent follow-up with prospects to prevent lost leads. This platform enables apartment managers to enhance customer service, optimize revenue, and lower property management costs. By leveraging machine learning, EliseAI's solution streamlines operations for real estate professionals of all sizes, fostering improved engagement with prospective tenants and facilitating efficient management of leasing processes.
Bridge Industrial
Debt Financing in 2023
Bridge Industrial is a vertically integrated real estate operating company it focuses on the development and acquisition of industrial properties.
Infogrid
Series B in 2023
Infogrid is an AI technology company that specializes in automating facilities management to create smarter buildings. By integrating Internet of Things (IoT) sensors with artificial intelligence, Infogrid streamlines and enhances building management processes, resulting in significant savings in time, costs, and environmental impact while also improving safety. The sensors used are compact, unobtrusive, and cost-effective, allowing for quick implementation. Infogrid's proprietary algorithms and machine learning capabilities convert collected data into actionable insights that promote energy efficiency and cost reduction, seamlessly integrating with existing systems. With its comprehensive platform, Infogrid enables clients to develop healthier, more sustainable, and profitable environments for their real estate and facilities teams.
Argianas & Associates
Acquisition in 2023
Argianas & Associates provides services that include commercial valuations, special purpose valuations, residential valuations, valuation processes, additional services, and government tax appeals. The company provides services to banks and financial institutions, corporations, accounting firms, law firms, private clients, and county governments.
Dealpath
Series C in 2022
Dealpath, Inc. is a cloud-based software provider specializing in data and collaboration solutions for real estate investment and capital markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in New York, the company offers a platform that facilitates pipeline tracking, deal analytics, and collaborative workflows. Its software is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including public real estate investment trusts and private equity real estate firms, which deploy capital for acquiring, developing, and financing various property types. Dealpath's solutions enhance investment management by providing data-driven insights and enabling efficient communication throughout the deal lifecycle. The platform has supported over $10 trillion in transactions and is recognized for its innovative approach within the real estate deal management industry.
PRODA
Series A in 2022
PRODA Ltd is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based software solution designed to standardize and filter unstructured rent roll data within the real estate industry. The platform automates the capture, processing, and quality checking of data from various spreadsheets, allowing users to consolidate and visualize information efficiently. By addressing core data processing challenges, PRODA aims to enhance the accuracy and productivity of real estate professionals, including asset managers, investment brokers, lenders, and appraisers. The company's innovative approach seeks to facilitate digital transformation in real estate, enabling clients to move away from traditional workflows and reducing reliance on manual data handling.
ecoworks
Convertible Note in 2022
Ecoworks GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in climate-neutral renovations and modernizations for apartment buildings. The company focuses on the renewal of facades, roofs, windows, and basement insulation, utilizing industrial prefabrication and digital processes to efficiently modernize multi-family houses of up to four floors within a few weeks. Ecoworks also provides net-zero modernization services, enabling the generation of carbon dioxide-free heat and electricity through solar panels installed on roofs. Their offerings include planning, construction management, and the implementation of meters for electricity and heat, allowing property owners to meet tenants' energy needs while promoting environmental sustainability.
Re-Leased
Venture Round in 2022
Re-Leased, established in 2012, is a global technology company specializing in cloud-based commercial property management software. Headquartered in New Zealand with offices in Australia, the UK, and the US, the company serves various sectors including commercial, residential, and student accommodation. Re-Leased's platform streamlines operations, reduces human error, and provides real-time insights, helping property owners, investors, and landlords manage their portfolios more efficiently and mitigate risks.
Roofstock
Series E in 2022
Roofstock operates an online marketplace designed to facilitate investment in leased single-family rental homes. The platform allows investors to purchase tenant-occupied properties with minimal friction and transparency, offering detailed home and tenant information, as well as access to locally vetted property management options. Roofstock provides clients with comprehensive research, analytics, and insights to evaluate independently certified properties, enabling them to approach real estate investments similarly to stock portfolios, with an emphasis on asset allocation rather than the complexities of managing vacant homes that require repairs and leasing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Roofstock has attracted investment from notable firms, including Bain Capital and Khosla Ventures.
OpenSpace
Series D in 2022
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.
VergeSense
Series C in 2021
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company that specializes in workplace analytics, providing deep learning sensors that capture real-time occupancy data. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, VergeSense offers both wireless and wired sensors, alongside a software platform that translates data into actionable insights for enterprises. Its AI-driven solution allows businesses to optimize their office environments by measuring space usage, facilitating effective facility management, and integrating with hybrid work applications such as room and desk booking systems. By leveraging VergeSense's analytics, organizations can enhance their operational efficiency, reduce real estate costs, improve employee experience, and foster a dynamic workplace that meets modern employee needs.
LandTech
Series A in 2021
LandTech is a comprehensive workflow platform aimed at facilitating land development. The company offers a suite of tools designed to streamline the identification of off-market opportunities and manage the preparatory work needed for construction. By improving the efficiency of finding, assessing, and purchasing land, LandTech addresses the housing shortage and aids in building communities. Its platform enables clients to develop properties at significantly lower costs, thereby enhancing the overall property development process.
Jones
Series A in 2021
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.
Hubble
Venture Round in 2021
Hubble operates an online marketplace designed to connect businesses seeking flexible office space with landlords and commercial space providers in London. The platform simplifies the process of renting office space by allowing users to search for various options, including co-working, shared offices, and private serviced offices. Hubble streamlines the entire transaction process, enabling clients to pay rent, sign contracts, and fulfill their office needs with just a few clicks. By reducing administrative burdens, Hubble adds value for both tenants and office providers, facilitating a quicker and more efficient match between those needing space and those offering it. This approach helps businesses find the right balance between office and remote work, supporting their operational needs and team productivity.
OpenSpace
Series C in 2021
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.
Infogrid
Series A in 2020
Infogrid is an AI technology company that specializes in automating facilities management to create smarter buildings. By integrating Internet of Things (IoT) sensors with artificial intelligence, Infogrid streamlines and enhances building management processes, resulting in significant savings in time, costs, and environmental impact while also improving safety. The sensors used are compact, unobtrusive, and cost-effective, allowing for quick implementation. Infogrid's proprietary algorithms and machine learning capabilities convert collected data into actionable insights that promote energy efficiency and cost reduction, seamlessly integrating with existing systems. With its comprehensive platform, Infogrid enables clients to develop healthier, more sustainable, and profitable environments for their real estate and facilities teams.
OpenSpace
Series B in 2020
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.
Orbital Witness
Seed Round in 2020
Orbital Witness Limited is a London-based company that specializes in providing property transaction advisory services to real estate lawyers. Founded in 2017, it combines geospatial, property, and legal data from various sources to offer a comprehensive view of the legal risks associated with properties. The company's innovative platform streamlines the legal due diligence process, presenting a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. By automating document review and identifying risks, it enhances the ability of legal professionals to assess and organize property information sourced from land registries and local authorities.
VergeSense
Venture Round in 2020
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company that specializes in workplace analytics, providing deep learning sensors that capture real-time occupancy data. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, VergeSense offers both wireless and wired sensors, alongside a software platform that translates data into actionable insights for enterprises. Its AI-driven solution allows businesses to optimize their office environments by measuring space usage, facilitating effective facility management, and integrating with hybrid work applications such as room and desk booking systems. By leveraging VergeSense's analytics, organizations can enhance their operational efficiency, reduce real estate costs, improve employee experience, and foster a dynamic workplace that meets modern employee needs.
Eden
Series B in 2020
Eden offers a flexible workplace software solution, catering to modern companies by providing on-demand office support for various needs. The company has secured investments from prominent venture capital firms such as Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, and JLL, reflecting its potential in the market.
Dealpath
Venture Round in 2020
Dealpath, Inc. is a cloud-based software provider specializing in data and collaboration solutions for real estate investment and capital markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in New York, the company offers a platform that facilitates pipeline tracking, deal analytics, and collaborative workflows. Its software is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including public real estate investment trusts and private equity real estate firms, which deploy capital for acquiring, developing, and financing various property types. Dealpath's solutions enhance investment management by providing data-driven insights and enabling efficient communication throughout the deal lifecycle. The platform has supported over $10 trillion in transactions and is recognized for its innovative approach within the real estate deal management industry.
LandTech
Venture Round in 2020
LandTech is a comprehensive workflow platform aimed at facilitating land development. The company offers a suite of tools designed to streamline the identification of off-market opportunities and manage the preparatory work needed for construction. By improving the efficiency of finding, assessing, and purchasing land, LandTech addresses the housing shortage and aids in building communities. Its platform enables clients to develop properties at significantly lower costs, thereby enhancing the overall property development process.
Jones
Seed Round in 2019
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.
Qdesq
Venture Round in 2019
Qdesq operates a tech-enabled platform that facilitates the search and booking of flexible workspaces across various categories, including corporate offices, meeting rooms, and co-working spaces. Launched in November 2015, Qdesq aims to disrupt traditional office leasing by offering a streamlined, user-friendly experience free of brokerage fees. The platform allows workspace providers, such as landlords and office operators, to monetize their unused inventory, while catering to a diverse clientele that includes startups, freelancers, and established corporations. With over 1,600 venues and more than 5,400 listings, Qdesq handles over 220 transactions monthly and has experienced rapid growth, achieving a gross transaction volume of USD 6.2 million this year. The platform supports various client needs, ranging from budget-friendly shared offices to high-end serviced spaces, ensuring flexibility and transparency in the workspace rental process.
OpenSpace
Series A in 2019
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.
Orbital Witness
Seed Round in 2019
Orbital Witness Limited is a London-based company that specializes in providing property transaction advisory services to real estate lawyers. Founded in 2017, it combines geospatial, property, and legal data from various sources to offer a comprehensive view of the legal risks associated with properties. The company's innovative platform streamlines the legal due diligence process, presenting a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. By automating document review and identifying risks, it enhances the ability of legal professionals to assess and organize property information sourced from land registries and local authorities.
Livly
Seed Round in 2019
Livly, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2017, that specializes in providing a residential management platform tailored for commercial and multi-family real estate owners and operators. The company's application facilitates property management by enabling streamlined communication between property managers and tenants, overseeing community events, handling maintenance requests, managing package deliveries, processing rent payments, and reserving amenities. Livly's platform also incorporates advanced features such as AI-powered maintenance assistance and analytics tools that predict renewal scores and assess overall resident sentiment. By delivering user-friendly solutions, Livly aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve resident satisfaction within the multi-family rental sector.
Hubble
Series A in 2019
Hubble operates an online marketplace designed to connect businesses seeking flexible office space with landlords and commercial space providers in London. The platform simplifies the process of renting office space by allowing users to search for various options, including co-working, shared offices, and private serviced offices. Hubble streamlines the entire transaction process, enabling clients to pay rent, sign contracts, and fulfill their office needs with just a few clicks. By reducing administrative burdens, Hubble adds value for both tenants and office providers, facilitating a quicker and more efficient match between those needing space and those offering it. This approach helps businesses find the right balance between office and remote work, supporting their operational needs and team productivity.
VergeSense
Seed Round in 2018
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company that specializes in workplace analytics, providing deep learning sensors that capture real-time occupancy data. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, VergeSense offers both wireless and wired sensors, alongside a software platform that translates data into actionable insights for enterprises. Its AI-driven solution allows businesses to optimize their office environments by measuring space usage, facilitating effective facility management, and integrating with hybrid work applications such as room and desk booking systems. By leveraging VergeSense's analytics, organizations can enhance their operational efficiency, reduce real estate costs, improve employee experience, and foster a dynamic workplace that meets modern employee needs.
Dealpath
Corporate Round in 2018
Dealpath, Inc. is a cloud-based software provider specializing in data and collaboration solutions for real estate investment and capital markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in New York, the company offers a platform that facilitates pipeline tracking, deal analytics, and collaborative workflows. Its software is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including public real estate investment trusts and private equity real estate firms, which deploy capital for acquiring, developing, and financing various property types. Dealpath's solutions enhance investment management by providing data-driven insights and enabling efficient communication throughout the deal lifecycle. The platform has supported over $10 trillion in transactions and is recognized for its innovative approach within the real estate deal management industry.
Skyline AI
Series A in 2018
Skyline AI Ltd is a real estate technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for the commercial real estate market. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York with an office in Tel Aviv-Yafo, the company focuses on streamlining and digitizing the real estate investment process for accredited investors globally. The platform utilizes live and historical data to predict future rent and disposition prices, identify market trends, and locate properties with optimal risk-reward ratios. By leveraging advanced technology for due diligence, the platform assists investors in accessing institutional-grade commercial real estate opportunities while simplifying legal, tax, and financial aspects. Skyline AI aims to enhance the investment experience by capturing market anomalies and facilitating ongoing management and monitoring of investments.
Jones
Seed Round in 2018
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.
Skyline AI
Seed Round in 2018
Skyline AI Ltd is a real estate technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for the commercial real estate market. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York with an office in Tel Aviv-Yafo, the company focuses on streamlining and digitizing the real estate investment process for accredited investors globally. The platform utilizes live and historical data to predict future rent and disposition prices, identify market trends, and locate properties with optimal risk-reward ratios. By leveraging advanced technology for due diligence, the platform assists investors in accessing institutional-grade commercial real estate opportunities while simplifying legal, tax, and financial aspects. Skyline AI aims to enhance the investment experience by capturing market anomalies and facilitating ongoing management and monitoring of investments.
Stessa
Acquisition in 2018
Stessa, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that developed a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform tailored for real estate investors managing income properties. Founded in 2016 and acquired by JLL Spark in 2018, Stessa provides tools for tracking, managing, and communicating the performance of real estate portfolios. Its platform offers features such as a visual dashboard displaying key metrics, automated income and expense tracking, and tax-ready financial reports. This enables property owners to gain transparency and streamline their operations. Stessa targets individual investors with single-family rentals and multifamily buildings, offering its services at no cost.
Jones
Pre Seed Round in 2017
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.
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