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December 20, 2024
As we close out 2024, we look back on a transformative year — one defined by growth, innovation, and a clear impact on the built environment. From unifying teams under a single brand to advancing sustainability efforts and securing significant funding, Next Sense has solidified its place as a leader in our field.
Watch our year in review below!
This year, we took a bold step by merging two teams with distinct products and pipelines into one unified identity. This move created a stronger, more cohesive company, setting the stage for long-term success. Complementing this transformation, we successfully completed an €11.5 million Series A funding round, welcoming ABP and ETF Partners alongside our existing shareholders Edge, Timeless Investment, and SHAPE Capital. This new wave of support empowers us to expand globally, innovate further, and deliver even greater value to our clients.
In 2024, we broadened our horizons in extraordinary ways. Key partnerships with global leaders like Microsoft, Chanel, AXA IM, and MERLIN Properties brought our platform to over 150 sites worldwide, including office buildings, retail stores, and boutiques.These milestones underscore our ability to scale and adapt to diverse client needs.
We also showcased Next Sense at eight prominent industry events, including Provada, EXPO REAL, Proptech Connect, and CityScape Global. These opportunities allowed us to strengthen partnerships, build relationships, and explore new markets, cementing our position as an industry innovator.
At the core of our mission is a commitment to sustainability. This year, we identified an average of 25% energy improvement potential across client buildings, with some projects achieving up to 40%. These insights equate to over 3.6 million kWh in energy savings and the potential avoidance of up to 820 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions—a testament to the tangible environmental impact of our technology.
2024 was a landmark year for platform development. We introduced 10+ new features, including sustainability signage, detailed space usage analytics, and a robust space occupancy module.These innovations, coupled with integrations with JC, Priva, and Energy Safe, ensure we continue exceeding client expectations.
Our engineering team also achieved remarkable technical milestones, committing over 3,000 changes across 24 repositories, adding 140,000 lines of code, and streamlining operations by removing 100,000 lines. These efforts drive efficiency and ensure the platform remains cutting-edge.
At the heart of Next Sense are our people. In 2024, we welcomed 10 new team members, celebrated five pregnancies, two engagements, and two weddings, and shared countless moments over 1,500 cups of coffee, 505 sandwiches, and 33 bottles of Sriracha. Our culture of resilience and collaboration enabled us to overcome challenges, such as completing the Azure tenant migration while delivering exceptional customer success reporting.
As we step into 2025, we are energized by the momentum of this remarkable year. Our focus remains on scaling new heights, driving sustainability, and deepening trust with our clients and partners. While more announcements are on the horizon, we take this moment to celebrate the journey so far.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this story. Here’s to another year of innovation, growth, and impact!