JLL Spark
Overview
JLL Spark is the corporate venture capital arm of JLL, a global real estate services company, focused on investing in early-stage technology startups transforming the real estate industry. Launched in 2017 with an initial $100 million Global Venture Fund, it invests in proptech companies across sectors like construction technology, ESG, smart buildings, the future of work, and financial technology.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| EliseAI | Jun 2023 | Series C | Co-investor |
| LandTech | Oct 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Shared Studios | Jan 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Jeeva AI | Dec 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| Acelab | Oct 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
John Fowler
Executinve Managing Director
Larry Thiel
Managing Director
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is JLL Spark based?
JLL Spark is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was JLL Spark founded?
JLL Spark was founded in 2017.
How many portfolio companies does JLL Spark have?
JLL Spark has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in JLL Spark's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include EliseAI, LandTech, Shared Studios, Jeeva AI, Acelab.
What was JLL Spark's most recent investment shown here?
JLL Spark's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Jeeva AI in 2025.
What sectors does JLL Spark focus on?
JLL Spark focuses on Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does JLL Spark focus on?
JLL Spark typically invests at the Early stage.
What is JLL Spark's AUM?
JLL Spark's assets under management are estimated between $445.0M and $250.0M.