CBRE digital chief set to leave for German start-up

The publicly listed provider of software platforms to the flexible workspace industry has appointed Elizabeth Sandler, ex-Blackstone, and Alexandra Notay of Places for People as independent non-executive directors, with immediate effect.

Bespoke branded app producer Padoq and global software supplier to real estate, Altus Group, have joined the property tech companies getting involved with PlaceTech at MIPIM.

Six out of 10 senior executives in the world’s biggest real estate firms believes the rise of platforms that cut out agents and other intermediaries will cause major disruption in the years ahead.

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

The UK lettings agency group has picked PropCo for its property management and client accounts software, after a competitive tender.

The location analytics supplier for retail property has raised funding to drive new features, but stopped short of saying what they will be at this stage.

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.

Data is already fundamental to what I do. I work with clients to help solve their business challenges, sitting at the intersection of people, property and place, says Harri John.