JLL Spark and Dealpath: Transforming CRE capital markets in the age of AI

From vision to reality 

The institutionalization of commercial real estate (CRE) as a global asset class has brought unprecedented opportunities – and complexities – to investment management. At Dealpath, we recognized early on the critical need for a purpose-built technology platform to navigate this evolving landscape.  

Born from the demand of buy-side investment managers seeking to streamline their data and workflows across the entire investment lifecycle, Dealpath was founded in 2014 with a clear mission: to unite data, insights and execution in one purpose-built platform to standardize real estate investment processes. 

For the past decade, we’ve partnered closely with our clients, including industry leaders like LaSalle, Blackstone, Nuveen, Metlife, and hundreds more to methodically develop capabilities that now power the full lifecycle of real estate investment management, helping firms to identify the best opportunities, operate at scale, and deliver optimal risk-adjusted returns.  

Today, Dealpath is recognized as the leading investment and deal management solution in the commercial real estate industry. Serving over 300 institutional clients, our revolutionary platform has supported more than $10T in global investment decisions across acquisitions, dispositions, development, and debt investments. 

Partnering with JLL Spark: A catalyst for growth and innovation 

A significant catalyst in our journey has been our strategic partnership with JLL Spark, the venture capital arm of JLL. Their investment in Dealpath, coupled with the collaborative initiatives across JLL’s diverse business lines, has proven to be a natural fit and a powerful combination, delivering rapid time-to-value and compounding results for our mutual clients. 

Our initial goals with JLL Spark were focused on building awareness, generating interest, establishing credibility, and articulating the clear need for a platform like Dealpath within the institutional CRE community. Together, we embarked on several key initiatives: 

• Product collaboration: Partnering on the Dealpath Sell-Side Experience and Dealpath Connect to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers. A prime example is the integration of Dealpath Connect with JLL DealX, streamlining the flow of qualified JLL listings directly into top investment firms’ deal pipelines and investment committee processes.   

• Strategic engagement: Participation in the JLL Client Advisory Board (CAB), providing us with invaluable insights from senior executives at JLL’s largest global investment management clients. 

• Industry presence: Joint participation in key industry events such as the JLL Spark Portfolio Summit, ICSC in Las Vegas, EXPO REAL in Munich, and MIPIM in Cannes, significantly amplifying our brand visibility.  

• Scaling at a global level: Bridging local expertise with global capital 

Real estate assets and business plans are inherently local. Conversely, institutional capital operates globally. The partnership between Dealpath and JLL effectively bridges this gap, empowering our clients to combine local market intelligence with global capital flows to maximize value creation. Our collaboration extends globally with JLL and LaSalle across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, supporting Dealpath clients who represent the largest global managers with assets and teams worldwide. 

Our partnership continues to foster mutual growth and drive innovation within the CRE capital markets. Key examples include: 

• LaSalle global deployment: Dealpath is now deployed by LaSalle Investment Management globally (US, EU, APAC), powering their investment teams’ workflows.   

• Dealpath Connect & JLL Capital Markets: Qualified JLL Listings are seamlessly integrated into top investment firms’ deal pipelines and investment committee processes through Dealpath Connect, significantly streamlining the identification of investment opportunities.   

• Ongoing strategic collaboration and innovation: We are continuing to strategically collaborate by exploring new integrations, AI opportunities, and innovative solutions to further enhance workflows and decision-making across JLL’s diverse business lines and for our mutual client base. 

What’s next 

Dealpath, with the continued support and strategic partnership of JLL Spark, is committed to building a brighter future for real estate investment and capital markets in the age of AI. We remain focused on partnering closely with our clients to drive innovation, expand our global footprint, and leverage the power of artificial intelligence to unlock the full value of real estate investment.  

Together, we’re laying the groundwork for the next chapter in commercial real estate—a future built on collaboration, intelligence, and global scale. 

Written by Mike Sroka, CEO & Co-Founder, Dealpath. Follow Dealpath on LinkedIn.

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