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CREtech
Miloš Halečka, Innovations Director at MiddleCap, discusses navigating the privacy and security complexities that come with gathering data, and how MiddleCap is better positioned as a result of embracing technology as a tool.
Bisnow
London landlords are lining up “several hundred thousand” SF of plug-and-play office floorspace for launch this autumn, as they begin to chart a course toward the new normal. Flex by MAPP, an outsourced property management platform launched in June, said talks with landlords have moved fast over the summer, as landlords race to offer fitted-out floorspace on flexible terms….
Axios
Drone delivery still seems exotic to most of us, but people in Logan, Australia, near Brisbane, routinely get food and other items delivered from the sky. Why it matters: On-demand delivery is growing alongside an explosion in e-commerce, fueled by changes in consumer behavior during the pandemic. With roadways ever more congested, airborne delivery could sometimes be a faster option. What’s happening: This weekend, Google’s drone delivery service, Wing, expects to hit 100,000 deliveries i…
GlobeSt
The Delta Variant infected demand in office space in July, as virtual and in-person tour volume dipped, according to the VTS Office Demand Index (VODI). The mark snapped a six-month streak of growth in new demand for office space. The rise in COVID-19 cases as well as normal seasonal headwinds were factors. Despite this, the monthly decline is lower than the typical July pre-pandemic seasonality in both 2018 and 2019.
Bisnow
Employers are evaluating their footprints amid the hybrid work discussion, and office owners remain mired in a sluggish office market. In an attempt to make their spaces more attractive, developers are investing in sustainability measures, activating outdoor space and eying practical amenities like daycares….
PR Newswire
Knock, the most efficient, complete leasing platform for landlords and management companies, today announced $5 million in seed funding in a round co-led by Accomplice and Boston Seed. With additional participation from angel investors in the cybersecurity space and Hippo co-founder Eyal Navon, the fast-growing company plans to build on its footprint in New York City with smart, integrated modules that simplify every aspect of residential leasing….
TechCrunch
Los Angeles delivery robot startup Coco this week has announced $36 million in funding. The Series A was led by Sam Altman, Silicon Valley Bank and Founders Fund, with participation from Sam Nazarian, Ellen Chen and Mario Del Pero. It brings the company’s total funding up to around $43 million. “I strongly believe the delivery service industry in its current state is massively under-serving merchants. We have an enormous opportunity to create a better experience for hundreds of thousands of mer…
PR Newswire
The innovative developments and growing adoption of blockchain technology, and all it represents, undoubtedly pass as history in the making, just like sharing economies did in the previous decade, and developers and entrepreneurial ventures are advancing this technological evolution by utilizing blockchain tech into new mainstream platforms and services.
GeekWire
A remedy for homebuyer’s remorse: Real estate startup Flyhomes today unveiled a new offering called Flyhomes Guarantee for Buyers that gives clients a way to move out of a home they recently purchased. It’s the latest idea from the Seattle company, known for helping people purchase houses directly with cash.
Placetech
Dominic Grace, former head of London Residential Development at Savills, has joined Austrian startup Propster months after it launched its UK business. Grace, who worked at Savills for 37 years, was appointed special adviser to guide the company amid its UK expansion.
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