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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.
CREtech
Don Weinreich, Partner at Ennead Architects, discusses the three criteria he has when looking at technology solutions for his company, and how he quantifies the value of a strong company culture.
LiquidSpace
On August 18, 2021 the General Services Administration (GSA) announced that LiquidSpace has been awarded a contract to provide Flexible Coworking Services (FCS) in support of the GSA’s Total Workplace Program. The program seeks to enable client agencies to focus on their mission by providing effective coworking solutions aligned with their operations. This is the culmination of an 18 month evaluation process by the GSA to create a streamlined procurement program to help federal agencie…
Crunchbase News
Everything blockchain comes in waves and cycles, and the nonfungible token craze is absolutely no exception. The hype wave of the first half of 2021 as many celebrities raced to cash in on the mania ultimately fizzled out. Still, the NFT obituaries that started circulating the crypto press were premature, just like the frequent talk of Bitcoin’s imminent demise.
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