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Fintech Trends To Watch In 2019
A data-driven look back at fintech trends in 2018 and an exploration of what's ahead in 2019.



WeWork’s $47 Billion Dream: The Lavishly Funded Startup That Could Disrupt Commercial Real Estate
With $6.5B in equity funding, WeWork is expanding aggressively and pursuing diverse investments that have raised eyebrows. But its real-estate-as-a-service offering and trove of data on optimal office design could make the company's value prop far more than a marketing ploy.



AI Trends In 2019
An analysis of emerging AI trends using the CB Insights NExTT framework.



21 Neurotech Startups to Watch: Brain-Machine Interfaces, Implantables, and Neuroprosthetics
These startups have seen investment from NEA, Andreessen Horowitz, and DARPA, among many others.



 Edge Computing Market Map: 50+ Companies Extending The Cloud’s Reach
These edge computing companies offer solutions ranging from data centers at the edge to workload management tools for edge deployments.



The United States Of Startups: The Most Well-Funded Tech Startup In Every US State
Our map infographic shows the top tech startups in every US state, as determined by funding totals. Companies include Uber, Magic Leap, DraftKings, and Vox Media.



Canada Venture Capital 2018
PricewaterhouseCoopers and CB Insights' 2018 Canadian MoneyTree report highlights the latest trends in venture capital deals and funding in Canada.



$1B+ Market Map: The World’s 310 Unicorn Companies In One Infographic
Our market map highlights which markets boast the most private companies with billion-dollar valuations.



Foot In Mouth: 43 Quotes From Big Corporate Execs Who Laughed Off Disruption When It Hit
With the iPhone as a glaring example, and stretching through Amazon and e-commerce and more recently blockchain and bitcoin, many innovations have initially been met with derision by big company CEOs. History often proved them wrong.



 How Artificial Intelligence Could Speed Up Progress In Parkinson’s Disease Care
Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease, has traditionally been difficult to treat, and we still don’t know what causes it. But AI may be able to speed up the treatment & diagnosis of the disease.


 

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