Essensys’ US sales rise 52%

This is why space-as-a-service is in demand.

UrbanFootprint, the location intelligence and urban planning software used by Aecom and the city of San Diego, has raised $11.5m to advance its offerings and grow its customer base of cities, urban planners, and companies across the energy, mobility, and real estate sectors.

Cherre, the NYC-based real estate data and analytics platform which boasts large real estate businesses Keller Williams and Oxford Property Group among its clients, has raised $16m in growth funding in a round led by Intel Capital.

NewFlex, part of the Newable office group, has acquired London-based space-as-a-service start-up, Bold.

Site selection tool LandTech has secured major investment from JLL Spark, advised by Concrete VC, of an undisclosed sum in the millions of pounds.

A UK tech success story that transforms the planning process is eyeing international expansion. Robyn Wilson reports.

VTS, the leasing and asset management platform has announced another vertical launch, with Starwood among the first wave of shopping centre owners to sign. There will also be a retail board to advise VTS on the product’s direction.

The acqusitive property software supplier has completed a ‘substantial strategic investment’ deal with Harvest Partners, a private equity firm, to fund growth through acquisition following a year of takeovers.

Healthcare tech supplier Essence Group has signed a deal with Texas Instruments to target the high-potential independent living market.