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• Behind The Scenes Of The Fintech 250 with Oliver Yu, October 19
• The State Of Venture: Q3 2021 And Beyond with Chris Bendtsen, October 26

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

The Fintech 250: The Top Fintech Companies Of 2021

The financial services industry continues to attract tech companies that transform how people and businesses spend, save, borrow, invest, and more. From capital markets to insurance and digital banking to wealth management, the Fintech 250 are among the most promising of these companies globally.

New records were set in a huge quarter for global & US funding, exits, valuations, and more.

5G & The Future Of Connectivity: 20 Industries The Tech Could Transform
The next generation of wireless technology could affect a wide range of industries, from healthcare to financial services to retail.

$1B+ Market Map: The World’s 842 Unicorn Companies In One Infographic
Our market map visualizes the 842 private companies with billion-dollar valuations, across artificial intelligence, e-commerce, fintech, and more.

214 Of The Biggest, Costliest Startup Failures Of All Time
From financial fraud to just running out of money, we scanned our database to identify 214 of the most expensive startup flameouts in history.

2021 Climate Tech Outlook: Next-Gen Solutions To Cut Emissions & Reduce Resource Intensity
Our 2021 Climate Tech Outlook report highlights tech solutions focused on reducing emissions and resource use in the industrials sector. We break down the trends to watch and how companies can prepare for the impacts of climate change.