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Has the global unicorn club reached its peak?
Just a couple of years ago, the once-rare phenomenon of becoming a unicorn (a private company worth $1B+) was practically commonplace. The tech world’s exuberant “growth-at-all-costs” mentality,...
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The most promising early-stage companies to come out of top accelerators
Accelerators have experienced significant portfolio growth over the past few years. In 2022, the 50 most active accelerators collectively backed 7,794 accelerator deals — up 14% YoY and 34% compared to...
View ArticleThe electric vehicle charging tech market map
In order to encourage adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), auto incumbents and tech companies are racing to bolster EV charging infrastructure. For instance, a wave of auto OEMs have recently announced...
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Which VCs invest the most often after top accelerators?
The 50 most active startup accelerators backed nearly 7,800 deals in 2022, a 14% jump from the year prior. As accelerators become a stronger force in the venture ecosystem, other investors are relying...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Billion-Dollar Club: The State of Unicorns
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View ArticleThe product design & development in advanced manufacturing market map
Designing and developing new products is more expensive than ever. Research & development (R&D) productivity has steadily declined over the past century, which means businesses must spend more...
View ArticleThe reusable e-commerce packaging value chain market map
With e-commerce logistics predicted to emit 25M metric tons of CO2 by 2030, reducing the carbon footprint of the e-commerce industry is a necessary, long-term investment. One way that brands, packaging...
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Another unicorn collapses — modular home builder Veev will shut down
Veev, a modular home builder, is the third unicorn ($1B+ valuation) to collapse in the past 6 weeks. Alongside logistics provider Convoy and health automation company Olive, the three companies...
View ArticleSemiconductors in 5 charts: Unpacking the 68% funding surge
Governments are pouring money into semiconductor development. Since 2022, the US, Europe, and China have each pledged upwards of $40B toward the effort. There are multiple reasons behind the swelling...
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The future of big tech in 10 charts
Big tech companies — Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia — are on track to earn more than $1.65T in aggregate revenue this year. The group has already notched over $200B in...
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The top 25 most successful startup accelerators
Despite the economic slowdown, startup accelerators continue to play a crucial role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing startups with the necessary resources and guidance to grow and scale....
View ArticleAnalyzing Swiss Re’s growth strategy: How the reinsurance giant is betting on...
Swiss Re is one of the world’s largest reinsurers, with gross premiums written reaching almost $50B in 2022. The company is structured into three businesses: property & casualty reinsurance, life...
View Article3D printing leaders are trying to solve the industry’s scale problem with M&A
3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) allows manufacturers to print components with a variety of materials, such as metals, polymers, composites, ceramics, and even electronics. However,...
View Article5 supply chain markets gaining momentum in 2024
Investors are pickier than ever as overall VC funding continues to slow. This is especially true in supply chain & logistics tech, where funding is a tenth of the level it was in 2021. However, VCs...
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State of Venture 2023 Report
Q4’23 was the harshest quarter for global VC in 6 years. However, the down market has revealed a handful of areas that remain notably resilient, from AI- and sustainability-focused startups to M&A...
View ArticleThe connected vehicle tech market map
The future of mobility is being shaped by the development of vehicle electrification and connectivity. Connected vehicle tech encompasses a wide range of solutions, from auto telematics to advanced...
View ArticleAnalyzing Bosch’s industrial strategy: How the global supplier is leveraging...
Bosch, one of the largest industrial companies in the world, develops a variety of products, including automotive components, industrial hardware & software, power tools, semiconductors, and more....
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Generative AI predictions for 2024
2023 was a blockbuster year for generative AI. Commercial interest in large language models (LLMs) exploded. Valuations hit the stratosphere. Nvidia became a trillion-dollar company amid AI-driven GPU...
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View ArticleThe Future of Big Tech in AI
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State of AI 2023 Report
Although AI venture activity slowed down in 2023, the sector — and particularly, generative AI — remains the one clear bright spot in an otherwise somber fundraising environment. Based on our deep...
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20 tech trends to watch closely in 2024
AI breakthroughs are ushering in a new wave of dynamism in tech. Startup valuations jumped for AI companies in 2023. Big tech is reaching new heights — as well as facing intensifying competition....
View ArticleAnalyzing BMW’s strategy: How the auto leader is betting on tech to reshape...
BMW is preparing for a digital and electrified future. The company first introduced electric vehicles (EVs) in 2013 with its i3 vehicle. Since then, the automaker has continued to leverage investments...
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The hardware security market map
Threats to company hardware — e.g., servers, chips, and hard drives — abound. For example, some attackers are creating counterfeit hardware that companies are incorporating into their IT...
View ArticleAI-powered humanoid robots are coming and big tech wants in
Humanoid robots are gaining momentum as companies across industries race to automate operations for a competitive edge. These robots resemble the human form and are designed to be multi-talented,...
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