Market Insight: Financial Flows And M&As In The Energy Management Software Space
Ben Readman
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Executive Summary
In mid-2021 energy prices began to rise, due to a number of factors, such as low stores of natural gas and a rapid economic rebound from the disruption of the pandemic. In 2022 the situation turned critical as Russia invaded Ukraine, creating a global energy crisis. Soaring business operating costs propelled energy management to the top of the real estate and facilities management agenda, with firms prioritizing energy efficiency and resiliency. Sensing the opportunity, a surge of acquisition, partnership and funding activity occurred among energy management software vendors and service providers. This report identifies the key trends and flows in capitalization in the energy management market. Vendors, buyers and investors can use the report to track market consolidation and identify the strategies and trends expected to shape the future of energy management software and services.The energy management software market is consolidating as start-ups continue to gather funding
Broadening scope of energy management creates funding and acquisition opportunities
Intensifying competition will drive market consolidation and new innovation
About the Authors
Ben Readman
Industry Analyst
Ben is an Industry Analyst covering the real estate sector, with a focus on data centres and hotels. His core research covers more than 100 vendors in the energy efficiency, s...
Claire Stephens
Research Director
Claire Stephens is a Research Director at Verdantix, leading research into technologies and services shaping the real estate and the built environment, encompassing ...
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