Hi there, 

After a record-setting AI funding quarter, our analysts are answering the questions you have on what’s next for AI startups. Go beyond the data to understand:

• What the trends from last quarter tell us about the future of AI
• How last quarter compares YoY and QoQ
• How to create an AI investment, partnership, or acquisition strategy. 

Join CB Insights analysts Deepa Varadharajan and Louis Fischer for this exclusive Q&A roundtable on August 3 at 2 pm EDT.

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

State Of Venture Q2’21 Report
New records were set in a huge quarter for global & US funding, exits, IPOs, valuations, and more.

State Of Retail Tech Q2’21 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.

The Big Tech In Healthcare Report: How Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Google, & Amazon Are Battling For The $8.3T Market
After 18 months of the pandemic, change has permeated every facet of care delivery, from scheduling patient visits to inventory management. We look at how Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are looking to establish a permanent place for themselves in healthcare through new product launches, partnerships, M&A deals, and more. 

Unicorn Investors: Who’s Backed The Most Billion-Dollar Companies — And Who Got In Early
Every investor wants to back a unicorn. We look at who has the most unicorns in their portfolios and the investors best at placing early-stage bets on companies now worth $1B+.

AI In Numbers Q2’21: Funding Trends, Exits, And Corporate Activity
Our AI In Numbers report features data-driven insights from our emerging tech insights platform. We analyze investment trends, corporate activity, top deals, and more.

The Store Of The Future: What Retail Could Look Like In 2030
From shopper emotion detection to in-store robotic warehouses, we highlight the technologies and trends bringing retail stores into the future.

Blockchain Funding Hit An All-Time High In H1’21. Here’s Where The Top Investors Are Placing Their Bets
Investments in the blockchain space have never been higher. From cryptocurrencies to infrastructure to NFTs, we look at where the most active blockchain investors are putting their money.

ESP Vendor Assessment Matrix — AI Drug Discovery Platforms In Healthcare
This report uses the CB Insights Execution & Market Strength Positioning (ESP) Matrix to analyze vendors that deliver artificial intelligence drug discovery platforms in healthcare.