Hi there,

It's the middle of the week and we know everyone is busy trying to stay healthy, so let's jump right in. 

Bills, bills, bills
 

Global CVC-backed deals and funding notched record highs last year. 

Take a look at which industries and hubs recorded the most investment in our latest CVC report.

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I’m in love with my car 
 

It's not just the startups — large corporate players are investing more into autonomous driving. 

Take a look at 40+ corporations that are trying to get a slice of the self-driving pie here.

And we're stayin' healthy, stayin' healthy

Take a look at some of our latest speakers to join the lineup for Future of Health (September 24-25, NYC):

• CEO, Geisinger (PA/NJ health system with novel at-home care program)
• Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, CMR Surgical ( — $1B valuation)
• CEO, Omada Health (digital therapeutics startup for chronic diseases)

We're sure there will be a lot to talk about this fall. Register today and be part of the conversation.

Stay hydrated
 

As concerns about climate change grow, hydrogen fuel cell tech is gaining traction. 

Expert Intelligence clients can read about why fuel cells may be the key to zero-emission transportation here.

Axios. Dan Primack (@danprimack) highlights the CB Insights 2019 Global CVC report in Axios’ Pro Rata newsletter.

CNN Business. Jackie Wattles (@jackiewattles) reports on SpaceX’s plans for its proposed satellite constellation and references CB Insights data.

Politico. Darius Tahir (@dariustahir) and Mohana Ravindranath (@ravindranize) look at health insurance payer trends and cite CB Insights research in the Morning eHealth newsletter.

P.S. We’re looking for an account executive. Check out the job spec here.

A nice, relaxing, tech-infused facial. Spas have added guided VR experiences to their package menus. 

New York Times 

Old money VC. Europe’s family-owned businesses — some of them centuries-old — are looking to invest.

Wall Street Journal

Everything is sans serif and pink. Why do millennials have the exact same design aesthetic?

The Cut

Send all the risky texts you want. Apple is testing a new feature that will allow you to unsend texts.

Business Insider

Not just looking for fun. Tinder is being used as a news service about the coronavirus.

Buzzfeed News