Hi there, 

Our 2022 Tech Trends Report is out.

Using CB Insights data, we cut through the hype & buzzwords (the metaverse, anyone?) to analyze the tech that will shape industries this year. 

We examine 12 trends including:  

• The emergence of the “direct-to-avatar” business model, where brands sell directly to consumers’ digital identities 

• The expansion of crypto security as cybercriminals evolve in their tactics

• The race to de-risk supply chains and the innovations that manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers are turning to

• The virtualization of clinical trials bringing drug development costs down

Download the full pdf for free here. 

The other side of the crypto coin

There are now more than 200 stablecoins globally, making up a market worth nearly $130B. 

So what are they anyway? We dig into the rise of price-stabilized virtual currencies — and whether they’ll be the next big thing to disrupt the crypto space — in this report. 

Straight outta Arkansas

Walmart is the biggest retailer in the world, with 10,000+ stores and global annual revenues over $500B. 

Even as it has expanded its physical footprint, the retail giant has ramped up its investments in e-commerce and in initiatives outside of retail. 

Using CB Insights data, we uncovered the 6 most important strategic priorities highlighted by Walmart’s recent acquisitions, investments, vendor relationships, and partnerships. Clients can check them out here.

Ask an analyst

What’s up with crypto crime, supply chain innovation, and virtual clinical trials?

Submit your questions about the trends that will define industries in 2022 here, and sign up to attend the roundtable discussion on February 10. 

Cities get smart

Funding for the tech solutions making cities smarter — from transportation to connectivity & cybersecurity — reached record levels in 2021, surpassing 2020 by 43%.

We examine the sector’s market drivers, where investment is going, and the key implications for this growth here.

Wall Street Journal. Suzanne McGee covers hot fintech sectors using CB Insights research. 

CNBC. Evelyn Cheng (@chengevelyn) discusses China’s IPO landscape and references CB Insights data.

STAT. Katie Palmer (@KatieMPalmer) and Casey Ross (@caseymross) discuss the rise of hospital digital health investment and cite CB Insights research.
 

P.S. What’s next for fintech after its biggest year ever? Find out in our webinar on March 3. 

Client-Exclusive Research
 

[E-Commerce]

Big-box e-retailer. We mined Amazon’s acquisitions and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities in transportation and logistics.
 

[Sales & Marketing]
Unbundling Salesforce. Vista Equity is intensifying its investments and acquisitions in the sales tech space, deploying at least $5B+ in the last 12 months.

[Retail]
Retail stores MVP. Amid changing consumer spending habits and ongoing labor challenges, retailers are investing in tech that helps them run stores more efficiently and drive sales productivity.