Hi there, 
 

We aren’t kidding around when we say CB Insights Tech Market: Digitizing P&C (May 13-14) will serve as a virtual marketplace.

This event is designed differently compared to our previous events with an emphasis to help companies evaluate different emerging technologies and connect them with tech vendors that will bring value to their organizations.

Here are a few more companies to meet with to help you get stuff done:

• Quantiphi — provides deep industry experience, disciplined cloud and data-engineering practices, and cutting-edge AI research to achieve quantifiable business impact at unprecedented speed

• Vymo — helps sales and distribution teams in Insurance, Brokerage, Banking, and Wealth Advisory engage their clients and partners more effectively through contextual data and intelligence via their own personal sales assistant

• Levvel — an Endava company, is a business and technology consulting firm that helps companies create great technology through human-centered problem-solving, rooted in deep industry expertise

There's less than a week left to register. Get your ticket here and save $50 with code 3more.

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

State Of Retail Tech Q1’21 Report: Investment & Sector Trends To Watch
Our retail tech report takes a data-driven look at global retail technology investment trends and top deals, highlighting areas of interest across the retail landscape.

Where Big Tech Eyes Opportunity: Investments, Acquisitions, & Key Themes
Tech giants have seen record growth over the past year. We dig into where Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) are placing their bets to analyze their strategies across the cloud, retail, and more.

The Technology Driving The Omnichannel Retail Revolution
Consumers’ expectations of the shopping experience are changing — and retailers are expected to be present everywhere their customers are. From headless commerce to virtual try-on, here are the technologies enabling a seamless experience.

The Artificial Intelligence Deals Tracker: ~12K Deals Across 19 Industries In One Heatmap
AI companies are seeing deals and dollars across nearly every major industry. We track where AI is heating up, from health to finance to entertainment.

From Automakers To Insurers, Who Is Partnering With Insurtech Companies — And Why?
Insurers and non-insurance companies alike are bringing on insurtech companies as strategic partners. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

ESP Vendor Assessment Matrix — Digital Freight Marketplaces In Supply Chain & Logistics
This report uses the CB Insights Execution Strength & Positioning (ESP) Matrix to analyze vendors that offer digital freight marketplaces to optimize supply chain management for retail and consumer companies.

From Vaccines To Cancer Treatments, How Pharma Partnerships Are Driving The Next Wave Of Drug Innovation
Using CB Insights’ Business Relationships data, we analyze how top pharmaceutical companies are working with startups on initiatives ranging from Covid-19 vaccines to AI-powered drug discovery.

ESP Vendor Assessment Matrix — Digital Pharmacy In Healthcare
This report uses the CB Insights Execution & Market Strength Positioning (ESP) Matrix to analyze vendors that deliver digital pharmacy solutions in healthcare.

• Director, Innovation Strategy, Highline Beta — Toronto, Canada
• IR & Operations Associate, FirstMark — NYC
• Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), Joy Ventures
• Sr Investment Analyst, Flourish Ventures — Washington DC