Knight Frank is a global independent real estate consultancy founded in 1896 in London. With headquarters at 55 Baker Street, the firm operates as a limited liability partnership and has a network of over 20,000 people across 488 offices in 57 territories. Knight Frank specializes in a wide range of property services, including valuations, surveying, auctions, residential and commercial brokerage, capital markets expertise, and consulting for new developments.
The company has a rich history, beginning with its first recorded property sale in 1897. Over the years, it has facilitated significant transactions, including the sale of the Crystal Palace and the UK’s largest property transaction for BP offices in 1958. Knight Frank emphasizes customer-centric service and innovation, offering tools like multilingual websites and property apps. The firm advises on major projects such as London’s Olympic Village and The Shard, serving a diverse clientele that includes governments, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
Compass Inc provides an end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients. The platform includes an integrated suite of cloud-based software for customer relationship management, marketing, client service and other critical functionality, all custom-built for the real estate industry and enabling core brokerage services. Business operations are conducted in the United States and earn revenue domestically.
Cloudinary is a cloud-based platform founded in 2012 by Itai Lahan, Tal Lev-Ami, and Nadav Soferman. The company focuses on efficient uploading, management, transformation, and delivery of visual media, including images and videos. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Israel, the UK, and Poland, Cloudinary serves over 3 million developers and 11,000 brands, managing billions of assets daily.
The platform offers an end-to-end visual media solution that includes image and video management, digital asset management, and AI-powered automation for omni-channel delivery. Key features include URL-based transformations, cloud storage, editing capabilities, and a variety of developer tools such as APIs and SDKs. Cloudinary's innovative approach has led to partnerships and a strong community, making it a trusted choice for brands like Sony and Dropbox.