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And now, here are this week's top research briefs.

The Creator Economy Explained: How Companies Are Transforming The Self-Monetization Boom
The creator economy has seen a record $1.3B in funding in 2021 alone. We dig into how startups are building across the value chain, top investors and companies in the space, and what's next for the industry.

The Big Tech In Fintech Report: How Facebook, Apple, Google, & Amazon Are Battling For The $28.2T Market
We look at how Facebook, Apple, Google, and Amazon are conquering key financial services verticals through new product launches, investments, M&A deals, and more. 

The Early Pitch Decks Of 25 Startups Before They Became Billion-Dollar Companies
See the early pitch decks of 25 unicorn companies (and exited unicorns), including Coinbase (when the price of bitcoin was around $6.25) and Airbnb (when it was AirBed&Breakfast).

14 Trends Changing The Face Of The Beauty Industry In 2021
2020 was a redefining year for beauty tech. As consumer values and expectations shifted, big beauty corporates and startups alike have been forced to adapt. From “waterless” beauty products to virtual try-on, here are the trends and tech that will continue to transform the sector in 2021 and beyond.

378 Startup Failure Post-Mortems
It's hard to say goodbye. A compilation of startup failure post-mortems by founders and investors.

Agtech In Numbers 2021: VC Deals And Funding Reach New Highs
Agricultural tech deal activity grew for the fourth consecutive quarter in Q1’21. In this interactive report built with CB Insights Stories, we dive into the industry's investment activity, emerging trends, notable deals, and more.

Tech Market Map Report — Digitization and Task Automation In Store
This report looks at the digitization and task automation companies serving stores.

Smart Cities In Numbers 2021: VC Deals On Pace To Continue Decline
Companies developing solutions for smart cities attracted fewer deals in 2020 — a trend that has continued in 2021. In this interactive report built with CB Insights Stories, we dive into the industry's investment activity, emerging trends, notable deals, and more.