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WiredScore
TypePrivate (acquired 2026)
IndustryReal estate technology; Building certification
Founded2013; 13 years ago (2013)
FoundersArie Barendrecht; Jared Kushner
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
William Newton (CEO)
ProductsWiredScore certification; SmartScore certification
ParentMeter
Websitewiredscore.com

WiredScore is a building certification company founded in New York City in 2013 that assesses digital connectivity and smart technology in commercial buildings.[1] The company operates two certifications — WiredScore, which evaluates a building's digital connectivity infrastructure, and SmartScore, which assesses smart building technology and user experience.[1][2] WiredScore works with more than 1,000 landlords and developers across 45 countries, covering over one billion square feet of real estate.[3] In February 2026, WiredScore was acquired by Meter, a US-based internet infrastructure company backed by investors including Sam Altman and Microsoft.[3]

History

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WiredScore was founded in New York City in 2013 by Arie Barendrecht and Jared Kushner, with an endorsement from Mayor Michael Bloomberg to improve the city's technology infrastructure.[4] Kushner subsequently divested his interest in the company.[4]

Following success in the United States, WiredScore launched in the United Kingdom in October 2015 after winning the Greater London Authority's tender to become the official Mayor of London Digital Connectivity Rating Scheme.[5]

The company expanded into France in March 2017, Ireland in July 2017, and Germany in September 2017.[6] Further expansion followed into countries including the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Poland, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, China, and across the Middle East including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.[7][8]

In 2020, WiredScore launched a second certification, SmartScore, developed in collaboration with more than 40 landlords globally. SmartScore assesses smart technology in buildings against criteria including user experience, sustainability, cybersecurity, and data management.[2]

The company raised US$15 million in Series B funding in 2022, led by Beringea, with participation from Cushman & Wakefield, Crow Holdings, Taronga Ventures, Fifth Wall, and Bessemer Venture Partners, bringing total funds raised to $28 million.[9]

In 2024, William Newton became chief executive of WiredScore, with founder Arie Barendrecht moving to the role of non-executive director.

In February 2026, WiredScore was acquired by Meter, an internet infrastructure company headquartered in San Francisco. Meter had raised $170 million in Series C funding at a $1 billion valuation, with investors including Sam Altman, Microsoft, Sequoia Capital, JPMorgan Chase, and Tishman Speyer.[3]

Certifications

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WiredScore offers two main certifications for real estate.

WiredScore assesses a building's digital connectivity infrastructure, including internet service provision, mobile coverage, and resilience of connectivity systems. It is available for commercial offices, residential buildings, and industrial and logistics assets.[10]

SmartScore assesses the smart technology capabilities of a building, evaluating user experience, sustainability systems, cybersecurity protocols, and data management practices. It is available for commercial offices and hotels.[2]

Both certifications are available at three scales: for individual buildings, for portfolios, and for neighborhoods. The certifications are awarded at Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Certified levels.

Buildings certified by WiredScore have been found to perform differently from non-certified buildings in independent studies. Research by Cushman & Wakefield found that London office buildings with both WiredScore and SmartScore certifications commanded rental premiums of up to 4.1% and 7.3% respectively.[11] According to a 2022 Moody's Analytics study using WiredScore certification data, certified buildings in North America had vacancy rates averaging 3.8% lower than non-certified buildings, with certified properties in New York commanding rent uplifts of 2.7%.[11][12] WiredScore has also been cited as an authority on smart building cybersecurity risks in national press coverage, including The Times.[13]

Accredited Professionals program

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WiredScore operates a global Accredited Professionals (AP) program, which trains and qualifies consultants to advise real estate owners on achieving WiredScore and SmartScore certifications. The network spans more than 40 markets and includes professionals from firms such as Arup, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, Savills, and WSP.[14][15]

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