Pi Labs brings in proptech research heavyweight

Pi Labs has appointed Andrew Saull as research associate to lead the company’s research into proptech. Saull joins from the Oxford Future of Real Estate Initiative, where he helped pen a number of papers including The Future of Real Estate from Saïd Business School. He has also co-authored The Future of Real Estate Transactions and The Future of Real Estate Occupation: Issues. Pi Labs founder and chief executive Faisal Butt said: “As a VC company dedicated to the proptech sector, we are committed to not only investing in the most promising proptech start-ups in Europe, but also providing our partners and LPs with the research, insights and technology solutions that can help them prepare for a digital future. “Andrew’s focus on research and thought leadership will help us to delve further into the drivers that are transforming the real estate and construction sectors, providing strategic insights for our LPs and portfolio companies.” To send feedback, e-mail lucy.alderson@egi.co.uk or tweet @LucyAJourno or @estatesgazette